Alex Simone

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New Era Cap Company celebrates "59FIFTY Day"

5 days ago | btpm.org | Alex Simone

New Era Cap Company began operations in Buffalo back in 1920. While they don’t manufacture their famous hats in the region anymore, New Era is still headquartered in Buffalo and is celebrating a major milestone. Their 59FIFTY hat line is now over 70 years old, with the city of Buffalo proclaiming today “59FIFTY Day.”Their hats have become an industry standard over its 70-plus years.
Jamestown comedy center, Gabriel Iglesias unveil new exhibit

6 days ago | btpm.org | Alex Simone

The National Comedy Center in Jamestown is getting a bit "fluffy." The comedy center has unveiled a new exhibit featuring the 1957 Volkswagen bus from a record-setting show in Los Angeles by internationally renowned comedian Gabriella Iglesias, also known by his nickname, "Fluffy."Having a full center dedicated to all types of comedy is rare, but important, Iglesias said.
Large firefighter response to downtown Buffalo fire at law firm

2 weeks ago | btpm.org | Alex Simone |Ryan Zunner

A four alarm fire at 36 Church Street has triggered a large response from the Buffalo Fire Department. The first emergency vehicles arrived to the scene around 12:30 p.m. Emergency crews are battling the blaze, which was creating a yellow-brownish color smoke. Parts of Church and Franklin streets surround the building are closed to traffic, as first responders set up on the scene.
Community members tout future West Seneca fishing pier's value

2 weeks ago | btpm.org | Alex Simone

Local fishing enthusiasts will soon have a new pier and boat launch on the Buffalo Blueway water system. The site will include close to $1 million in additions thanks to Empire State Development funds. The Harlem Road Fishing Access Site and Boat Launch will be the second ADA-accessible fishing pier along the water system, and 10thamong DEC-operated sites within Western New York.
Past biases create present-day hurdles for Six Nations historians

2 weeks ago | btpm.org | Alex Simone

Haudenosaunee history is heavily documented in the U.S. and Canada, but some local experts say that even now, it's difficult separating truth from what's inaccurate. Decoding Native history in Western New York and Southern Ontario can be difficult because many of the ones recording events, and later studying them, haven’t been a part of the culture.
Child assistance groups pressing case for stronger protections

2 weeks ago | wamc.org | Alex Simone

New York child advocacy groups are making their cases for stronger penalties against abusers, but also for the expansion of survivor protections under a children’s bill of rights. Penalties for child abuse are often lax if the abuser isn’t the main perpetrator in a physical abuse situation, but the awareness is improving, says Executive Director Shelley Hitzel of the Child Advocacy Center of Niagara.
Junior League readies for 23rd Decorator Show House tour

2 weeks ago | btpm.org | Alex Simone

The Buffalo Junior League’s Decorator Show House tour is a semi-annual tradition spanning almost 50 years, and this year it features one of the first homes in Erie County to have electricity. The George Urban Mansion, which has had electricity since it was built in the late 1860s, has more than 30 rooms, with a different designer creating a unique vision for each space.
Elected officials, residents speak up for library funding needs

2 weeks ago | btpm.org | Alex Simone

Local leaders are banding together in protest of federal cuts that would remove around $266 million in grants for libraries and museums across the country. Cuts to the Institute of Museums and Library Services would include $8 million across the state with more than a million in Erie County alone, New York Congressman Tim Kennedy said.
Child advocacy outreach a concern, but awareness on the rise

3 weeks ago | btpm.org | Alex Simone

There were more than 5,500 child abuse cases reported across Western New York in 2023. Close to 55% of those were from Erie County, according to the New York State Kids' Well-being Clearinghouse, but the highest incident rates came from rural counties of Chautauqua and Genesee Counties. Lacking resources are prevailing issues regardless of whether a child abuse survivor lives in Buffalo or rural communities in the region.
Evolving music scene means wider reach for freelance artists

3 weeks ago | wamc.org | Alex Simone

The modern music industry is constantly adapting, especially for musicians looking to break through to the next level. It’s challenging to be a freelance artist, but the current scene can be advantageous because of the accessibility to produce songs at home or release them online, jazz saxophonist Jimmy Farace said. “Nowadays, you can put it out and reach a much wider audience. So it's really helpful, I think, for me to think that, like there's no ceiling, there's no cap, I can go for it," he said.