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Articles

Parishes in Buffalo Diocese await abuse settlement invoices

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Susan Rose

Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - The Diocese of Buffalo is preparing to ask parishes and other Catholic affiliates to contribute to help pay a $150 million settlement with more than 800 sexual abuse survivors. Parishes will be getting invoices next week after a series of vicariate meetings. "We will find out next Tuesday," Nandor Forgach told WBEN. He is an active parishioner at St. Benedict's Church in Eggertsville. "It's looking like a good portion of money will be coming from each parish.
Spotlight on food access at city mayoral forum

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Susan Rose

Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - Five mayoral candidates in Buffalo will be taking part in a community conversation Wednesday evening about food access. "It's a really big issue in the city," said Jessica Gilbert-Overland of the Good Food Buffalo Coalition. "Over 12% of households are food insecure.
'Red flags' in Buffalo's Mayoral Primary

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Susan Rose

Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) Three weeks to go until the Buffalo Mayoral Primary. The crowded field, includes current Mayor Chris Scanlon and the Democrat's endorsed candidate, State Senator Sean Ryan. The two are considered the frontrunners in the race. "Both sides are drawing their lines in terms of motivating voters. We'll see what happens on Primary night," said Republican Strategist Carl Calabrese on WBEN. "And primaries are funny things.
'It's a jump ball right now'

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Susan Rose

Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - The "final push" is on in Albany. This is the intense period at the end of the legislative session when lawmakers are trying to pass important bills, and finalize the budget before the session adjourns. The State Senate has seven remaining days, with plans to adjourn June 13. The Assembly will be in session until June 17. Several big ticket items are on the docket, including a bill to allow for the sale of wine in grocery stores.
Independent pharmacies 'inundated' with Rite Aid customers

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Susan Rose

Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) "We are being inundated, quite honestly," said Steve Giroux, who owns 7 independent pharmacies in Western New York. Since Rite Aid's latest bankruptcy filing, and announcement that 68 local stores will be closing as of June 4th, Giroux said his business has exploded. "Our pharmacy in North Tonawanda, Wurlitzer Family Pharmacy, in particular, is seeing a tripling of our volume. The calls are coming in fast and furious.
Latest on Buffalo Public Schools' independent investigator, superintendent search

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Susan Rose

Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - At Wednesday night's Buffalo School Board meeting, there were no new developments on a pending independent investigation into allegations by a Buffalo Police Detective that the district has covered up abuse cases. "The district is currently requesting bids from firms. The bids close Friday, May 30," Buffalo School Board member Larry Scott told WBEN.
Latest on BPS independent investigator and superintendent search

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Susan Rose

Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) At Wednesday night's Buffalo School Board meeting, there were no new developments on a pending independent investigation into allegations by a Buffalo Police Detective that the district has covered up abuse cases. "The district is currently requesting bids from firms. The bids close Friday, May 30," Buffalo School Board member Larry Scott told WBEN.
Invasive caterpillar killing Boxwoods across Western New York

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Susan Rose

Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - "The Box Moth is a caterpillar that is basically destroying all of the Boxwoods. It's eating them from the inside out," Chris Zeisz told WBEN Wednesday. Zeisz, Manager of Russell's Tree & Shrub Farm in East Amherst, said theinvasive insect was first introduced about three years ago overseas. It then made it's way to Canada and the U.S.The plants can be treated. "There are different insecticides, but you have to spray them on a monthly basis.
Week-long strike ends, nursing home workers back on job without new deal

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Susan Rose

Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - A week-long strike at five local long-term care facilities has come to an end Tuesday without workers securing a new contract. "We absolutely thought employers would be willing to come to the table to reach an agreement, so our healthcare workers could go back inside to work. It did not happen," said Shameka Burnette-Mathews, an administrative organizer for 1199SEIU. Workers were striking five "for profit" facilities owned by McGuire Group and Elderwood.
Sal Capaccio shares experience, pics from set of Bills Hallmark movie

4 weeks ago | audacy.com | Susan Rose

Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - "It was an amazing experience. Everybody treated me great. It was really cool to see behind the scenes how everything comes together."Buffalo Bills sideline reporter Sal Capaccio from WGR Sports Radio 550 shared his experience on the set of "Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story."Crews are in Western New York filming the new Hallmark Christmas movieuntil mid-June. "I have a role in a couple of scenes.