Applications open for Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Legacy Funds
The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Legacy Funds competitive grants are open to 2018 nonprofit organizations within eight Western New York counties or a government agency. Areas include Caregivers, Community assets, Design and access, Youth sports, with info sessions scheduled Nov 11 at Niagara University and Nov 12 at Orleans County GLOW YMCA. Registration required via crgb.org.
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Ralph C. Wilson Jr
New York
Erie County
Niagara University
Glynn
Erie County Sheriff Warns Bills Fans on Ticket Scams
Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia urges Buffalo Bills fans to beware of secondhand market scams as the NFL season moves toward completion. He advises using verified partners like Ticketmaster and SeatGeek and says if a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. For questions, contact the Bills ticket office at 877-228-4257.
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Erie County
John C. Garcia
Buffalo Bills
Bills
Garcia
Ticketmaster
SeatGeek
Wallace concedes as Chludzinski wins 143rd District race
Wallace thanked supporters and cited accomplishments in Cheektowaga including the first Boys and Girls Club, higher minimum wage, and school park infrastructure investments. Chludzinski praised Wallace and said he will carry on serving residents when he takes office in January.
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143Rd Assembly
Wallace
Cheektowaga
Chludzinski
New York State Assembly
Baskin's historic win makes first Black woman Buffalo area senator
April Baskin, with a background in theater arts from SUNY Empire and Buffalo State College, has served as Erie County Legislature chair for six years after starting in 2018 as majority leader. She led 18 local laws, jail reforms, body cameras, and county facility surveillance, plus a $3 million yearly community benefits agreement with the Bills. Baskin aims to boost economic development, housing, walkable communities, and quarterly district meetings in the 63rd District across Buffalo, Lackawanna, and Cheektowaga. Her statewide election marks the first Black woman and first female Democrat to represent Buffalo in Albany.
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Buffalo State College
Suny Empire State College
Baskin
Erie County
Ate
63Rd
Buffalo
Lackawanna
Cheektowaga
Albany
Erie County votes against tax-raising proposition
County and local officials discussed turf and baseball field improvements at Walden Ponds and Keysa Park. Erie County Proposition 1 failed, with 243,200 votes against and 97,231 in favor, as 99 percent of ballots were counted. Leary said he serves residents and supports following the community lead.
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Walden Ponds
Leary
Keysa Park
Munity
Erie County
Erie County Legislature
YMCA Buffalo Niagara Seeks Nonperishable Donations
YMCA Buffalo Niagara accepts nonperishable food items through November in partnership with FeedMore WNY. Drop off at multiple YMCA locations in Amherst Buffalo Kenmore Lockport West Seneca and Buffalo. Additional pickups Nov 25–27 at Independent Health YMCA. Thanksgiving bins at Delaware YMCA and Buffalo Convention Center. Visit YMCABN.org or any YMCA location for details.
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YMCA
Buffalo Niagara
FeedMore Wny
Tech Drive
Amherst
Delaware Avenue
Buffalo
Belmont Avenue
Kenmore
Snyder Drive
Lockport
Southwestern Boulevard
West Seneca
William St
Independent Health Ymca
Delaware
Free music classes for veterans and first responders
The West Falls Center for the Arts offers free music lessons for veterans and first responders with ukulele harmonica and guitar programs led by professional musicians. Classes run weekly from 6 to 7 30 p m at 1863 Davis Road with two semesters yearly and open enrollment for all ages and abilities.
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West Falls Center For the Arts
WFCA
Carolyn Panzica
Panzica
Buffalo Music Hall of Fame
Doug Yeomans
Dan Hornung
Bob James
Sue Sprage
Mark Panfil
Rick Nicrotra
Alan Greenley
Davis Road
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ECSO
Pat Chludzinski
April Baskin
Greenley
West Falls Center
Iron & Step
Bison IronandStep
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