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The 5 Safest Neighborhoods in Buffalo, NY
Sometimes Buffalo, NY, receives a bad reputation as being dangerous. A couple weeks back we went over Buffalo's most dangerous neighborhoods with you, according to Neighborhood Scout. Buffalo as a whole has a crime rate of 3 with a national median of 3...
What Do WNY Schools Spend Per Student?
Buffalo Business First ranked Western New York schools according to how much the average WNY district spent per student in 2014. The average WNY district was spending about $19,500 per student, according to Buffalo Business First.
Let's take a look at the top three schools, spending the MOST per pupil in WNY, and find out where your school district ranks on Buffalo Business First...
Kellogg Recalls Snacks and Cookies
We know most of you are General Mills all the way, but for those of you who do eat Kellogg products...lol, we are just kidding, but this is not a joke.
Kellogg is voluntarily recalling products due to an "undeclared peanut residue".
Kellogg's supplier Grain Craft recalled wheat flour that has the potential to contain peanut residue...
What’s It Like to Run a 5k Through GIANT Inflated Obstacles?
We had such a great time last year, that we all still joke about the ridiculousness that took place on their GIANT inflated obstacles. If you missed it, check out this preview video from their 2016 tour to see what it's all about; clearly this 5K isn’t about the running, it’s about having fun!
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Don’t Miss Kids Krazy Town in Buffalo – The Kids Will LOVE It
Krazy Town is part of the Krazy Kids Inflatable Fun Run and it will be packed with fun activities, inflatable town landmarks, food and much more! When your child or children are not running the Krazy Kids Inflatable course have fun with the whole family in Krazy Town...
What You Can Expect at Krazy Kids Inflatable Fun Run
The Krazy Kids Inflatable Fun Run is the first event of its kind, a new dynamic inflated obstacle run for kids ages three to 11 years old, and it's coming to Buffalo, NY. We didn’t just throw together a couple slides and bounce houses – we took imagination, creativity, and of course FUN into consideration when creating our course. So what ca...
What Are the Top WNY School Districts?
Business First ranked the schools of Western New York and the top two slots in 2016 are the same as 2015 – East Aurora and Williamsville. The top schools in the WNY school district ranking were separated by 0.70 points with East Aurora in the lead.
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One of ‘Best Places in World to Visit in Summer’ Is Short Drive Away
This sounds like a must-do for the summer to us! A New York landmark is listed among places to travel to travel to this summer. From Botswana to Indianapolis to Istanbul to New York!
The Wild Center's Wild Walk is among the top places to check out during the summer...
Sick of Chain Grocery Stores? Where Can You Shop Local + Maybe Find Something Different
Buffalo is a hub of awesome food and diverse opportunities to try something DIFFERENT. We love Tops and Wegmans, and they are all over WNY, which is very convenient, but we like to spice things up every once in a while. So where should you go when you get sick of Tops and Wegmans...
Mix Morning Rush Gets Ready for Lemonade Day
The Mix Morning Rush headed over to Valu Home Centers to get ready for Lemonade Day and you can too! Check out how much fun Laura, Eric and Sam had making their Lemonade Day stand.
Be an Entrepreneur for the day, run your own lemonade stand and keep all the money you make. Spe...
Buffalo ‘Mass’ Shootings Since 2012’s Sandy Hook
There have been five "mass shootings" in Buffalo, NY, since 2012, according to Gun Violence Archive, a not for profit corporation formed in 2013 to provide free online public access to accurate information about gun-related violence in the United States.
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WNY Vigil to Be Held for Orlando Nightclub Shooting
A candlelight vigil will be held to honor the victims of the Pulse Orlando shooting. The vigil will take place tomorrow (Monday) from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Niagara Square in downtown Buffalo and will be held by the Pride Center of Western New York...