Taylor Epps

3 weeks ago | wkbw.com | Taylor Epps

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — It's no secret that raising a child is getting more expensive. Families in New York State, on average, are spending $21,000 on childcare. "It's a crisis for our families," said Sheri Scavone, CEO of the WNY Women's Foundation. "And so, you get less and less people even wanting -- no matter how much they want to talk about having a child cannot. Just cannot financially." So what's the solution? Experts say it's providing universal childcare in New York State.

1 month ago | wkbw.com | Taylor Epps

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Life for Londin Thomas changed drastically on May 14th, 2022. She will always remember having to hide in a cooler for safety. But she's not letting hate steal her joy. “I’m just happy that I made it and I’m not hurt," said Londin Thomas, who was in the store with her parents on May 14, 2022. I met her a few hours after the shooting, right outside the store. Then I shared the Tweet below. She was there to get a birthday cake for her mom.

1 month ago | wkbw.com | Taylor Epps

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Before you make the trip to the grocery store, I'm helping you avoid that high total at the register. If you're not loyal to one store and you're hoping to find the best deal in town, I've got you covered. This week, I searched all the local grocery chains for these five pantry staples:A gallon of 2% milkA 12-oz box of cerealOne loaf of white breadA dozen large eggsOne pound of chicken breast Aldi has the cheapest milk, cereal and white bread this week.

1 month ago | wkbw.com | Taylor Epps

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — It's been more than six months since the enforcement of the City of Buffalo's school bus stop arm camera program began. As we approach the end of the school year, we're checking back in to see how it's going. 27,467 tickets have been mailed out, according to Bus Patrol, the company running the camera program. "I've actually seen a great difference," said Latrice Martin, Director of Kidz Zone Childcare Center.

1 month ago | wkbw.com | Taylor Epps

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — If you're stumped on a gift for the mother figure in your life, a bouquet of flowers always does the trick. Here's where you can find the best flower deals in WNY. WalmartYou can probably get the cheapest deals here, starting at $5. Sunflowers, carnations, roses, lilies, you can get bunches of all of those for $4.97. If mom has a green thumb, this gardening kit is $15, you can pick it up same day at the Amherst Supercenter.