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Jaurdyn Johnson

Buffalo

Multimedia Journalist at WKBW-TV (Buffalo, NY)

🏳️‍🌈Multimedia Journalist @WKBW || she/her || Bringing the 406 to 716 || Story ideas? 716-517-6838

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  • 1 week ago | wkbw.com | Jaurdyn Johnson

    BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) — May is Stroke Awareness Month and to improve stroke care, Kaleida Health and Catholic Health have partnered to enhance the training of emergency medical responders through a new initiative called “BE FAST Western New York.”Recognizing the urgency of prompt stroke identification and treatment, Kaleida Health and Catholic Health aim to establish new guidelines for EMS workers to swiftly spot strokes and notify hospitals.

  • 1 week ago | wkbw.com | Jaurdyn Johnson

    BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) — As the summer months draw closer, the focus on motorcycle safety intensifies. A 29-year-old motorcyclist was killed after a collision with an SUV on Clinton Street at Harlem Road. The Cheektowaga Police Department is currently investigating the incident and authorities report that the driver of the SUV is cooperating. No charges have been filed.

  • 1 week ago | wkbw.com | Jaurdyn Johnson

    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Thousands of runners participated in the Buffalo Marathon on Sunday. "Oh my God," Elyssa Vernold said. "That was harder than anything I've ever done in my life, and I feel amazing." Runners took a tour of the waterfront and finished at the Buffalo Convention Center, with family and friends waiting to celebrate. "Proud, tired, exhausted, really proud," Karly Mazurek said.

  • 1 week ago | wkbw.com | Jaurdyn Johnson

    WILLIAMSVILLE, NY (WKBW) — Workers at five nursing home facilities in Western New York have been on strike for a week, demanding improved staffing, wages, and benefits. Represented by 1199SEIU, the nursing home workers have remained committed to the picket line and will be picketing through May 27, reinforcing their demands for fair treatment and adequate resources.

  • 2 weeks ago | wkbw.com | Jaurdyn Johnson

    AMHERST, NY (WKBW) — A candidate for Amherst Town Supervisor is advocating for a new direction for the Westwood Country Club, just weeks after officials announced plans for the long-dormant site. The area has remained unused for nearly two decades, prompting Erie County to propose a nearly $7 million investment to convert the club into a new golf course and park.

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1 May 25

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3 Mar 25

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