Pheben Kassahun
Anchor and Reporter at WKBW-TV (Buffalo, NY)
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6 days ago |
wkbw.com | Pheben Kassahun
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Buffalo's "Stop the Violence" organization is gearing up for a major event next weekend. It is aimed at keeping kids off the streets and instead, putting instruments in their hands. The event is called "No More Excuses."The event is an extension of Black History Month and will be fully displayed at the Good Shepherd Temple in East Buffalo.
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1 week ago |
wkbw.com | Pheben Kassahun
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The impact of rising tariffs is being felt locally as both business owners and consumers prepare for climbing costs. Various industries are bracing for the pinch, and one area seeing early shifts is clothing. The U.S. imports about 97% of its apparel and shoes from other countries. In 2024, nearly 30% of all clothing and footwear sold in the U.S. originated in China, now subject to a 145% tariff on all imports.
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1 week ago |
wkbw.com | Pheben Kassahun
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The White House maintains that Canada should become the 51st state, which has fueled tensions between the two neighboring nations amid ongoing tariffs and rising patriotic pride. The 25% tariff on all Canadian imports has sparked a national response, prompting a "Buy Canadian" movement across the country. As a result, border traffic into the United States dropped 32% in March.
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wkbw.com | Pheben Kassahun
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — As families across the country deal with trying to make ends meet, doctors are seeing some parents turning to dangerous methods to stretch their dollars including watering down baby formula. Pediatricians and emergency physicians are sounding the alarm, warning that improper formula preparation can have permanent consequences. Dr. Meghan Martin is an emergency medicine physician who trained at Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo.
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wkbw.com | Pheben Kassahun
WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WKBW) — After sitting vacant for more than three decades, the site of the former Seneca Mall is finally on track for redevelopment, with town leaders and developers sharing momentum for a long-awaited transformation. The 56-acre property located on Orchard Park Road has remained an eyesore since the mall was demolished in 1994. However, not for long because plans for a multi-phase outdoor retail center are beginning to take a major step forward for the West Seneca community.
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#WHM For Rev. Makeeda Brooks, ministry was never just a calling. It was a destiny. Now, as the pastor of St. John AME Church, the oldest Black church in #NiagaraFalls, she is a guiding force for both her congregation and the greater community. @WKBW https://t.co/XtgBLXZ8vb https://t.co/f8l0AQEPFc
Town of Aurora leaders have officially declared the deer population in the town a nuisance, after voting unanimously on a resolution Monday night, to address concerns raised by the community. @WKBW https://t.co/ZxXmdX9jTG
Acting Mayor Scanlon outlined his administration's priorities Thursday, striking a tone of hope and hard work as he detailed his vision for the city's future. Scanlon's address also drew criticism from his opponents in the Buffalo Mayoral race. (@WKBW) https://t.co/rMO2uulqWY
