Hope Winter

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Amherst firefighters are bracing the heat, the flames and smoke — all during an annual fire training drill that connects the fire companies in the Amherst community. “Things like today are allowing us to get together, strengthen our camaraderie, hone our skills together so we’re comfortable with the people next to us even if they’re not from our home fire company,” said Getzville Fire Company Public Information Officer David Morales.

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — For the eighth year, hockey players are lacing up their skates for the same goal of raising money and showing those in the community with cancer that they are not alone during this year’s 11 Day Power Play at the LECOM Harborcenter. “For anyone who is newly diagnosed with cancer, please know that your community is here to support you,” said Amy Lesakowski, the executive director and co-founder of 11 Day Power Play.

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — In just a few weeks, Wilkeson Pointe is expected to reopen to the public as part of New York State’s $300 million restoration plan for the Buffalo Waterfront. According to Empire State Development, the Wilkeson Pointe site will reopen to the public in the beginning of July and the restaurant will open later after having a health inspection, the certificate of occupancy issued, and an operating kitchen.

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WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) — It was the time of Beanie Babies, Matchbox cars, CDs, and the 2000 U.S. presidential election when a fourth-grade class at Maple East Elementary buried a time capsule at the new Canterbury Woods retirement community. Now, 25 years later — to the day — a current fourth-grade class dug up the past and learned about what life was like back then. “I learned a lot about what they had and what they didn’t have.

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HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) — Highmark Stadium will be filled with country music Saturday as George Strait, Parker McCollum, and Chris Stapleton will be taking the stage. One of the fans that will be in the stands is 10-year-old Henry Thurston from Hamburg. “We probably listen to Chris every day,” said Rishelle Bielecki, Henry’s personal aide. For Henry, music means much more than just a tune — it’s helping him become a superstar inside and outside of the classroom.