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Sean Kirst: To honor Joan Bozer, a landmark atrium – and a way of thinking – as 'turnaround'

Unique drone views of the historic office building and skyscraper, built in 1912, located in the heart of downtown Buffalo. See it’s Beaux-Art…

17.04.2024 2

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Sean Kirst: 500 miles away, Buffalo 'eclipse chasers' found what they hoped to see at home

A look at the 2024 total solar eclipse from across the country. On April 8, 2024, Western New York will experience a total solar eclipse. “Our goal...

13.04.2024 10

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Sean Kirst: A 16-year-old goes 'full circle' for her dad, WNY wrestling legend lost too young

Lisa Noble, the former St. Amelia Church business manager suspected of stealing $465,000 from the Town of Tonawanda parish, was captured in No…...

09.03.2024 7

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Sean Kirst: An 'exclamation point' at Silo City for Seneca Nation, heritage shaped by great eclipse

In January, two days after John Leszak’s heart went into full arrest during a New Year’s Day 5K race at Old Fort Niagara, he offered a few tho…...

02.03.2024 2

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Sean Kirst: On Valentine's Day, teenage vows lead to a clear view of the hills

Rev. Earl Perrin Jr. said it's more important than ever to recall how his church is named for a Black civil rights leader and a white judge wh… Here...

10.02.2024 10

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Sean Kirst: Buffalo church, a civil rights treasure, remains on mission

Brother Leonard Williams talks about the significance of the historic De Laine-Waring AME Church on Swan Street.

03.02.2024 5

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Sean Kirst: At Bills playoff game, a grateful monsignor, a lost wedding ring and Steelers fans treated like kin

"Here's a sampling from the last 12 months, with gratitude toward everyone who trusted me with their words and thoughts, whether they appear h… In a...

19.01.2024 6

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Sean Kirst: As Bills begin playoffs anew, a barkeep's promise in two bottles of decades-old champagne

A winter storm warning will take effect from 10 a.m. Saturday to 7 a.m. Monday for Erie, Genesee and Wyoming counties; and for Niagara and Orl… The...

13.01.2024 4

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Sean Kirst: When Blasdell man collapsed, fellow runners saved his life on New Year's Day

“This is a little peek into the glue that holds this community together,” said Sara Heidinger, chairwoman of the Old First Ward Community Cent…...

04.01.2024 4

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Sean Kirst: A columnist's year of memorable quotes

"We are frustrated that they either didn't seem to have CO detectors, or if they did, they were obviously not functional," parent Sara Hornung… A...

30.12.2023 10

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Sean Kirst: Forty years beyond Guaranty salvation, a civic toast to the soul of our city

Buffalo's mayor and other city leaders are taking to television with a series of public service announcements aimed at helping people be ready… An...

06.12.2023 10

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Sean Kirst: For South Buffalo's new rugby champs, old teammate's transplant journey bound to heart of fame

A car that crashed and exploded Wednesday morning on the American side of the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls, killing two people, does not ap…...

25.11.2023 5

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Sean Kirst: On Thanksgiving's Eve, old friends honor Lum Smith and his 'history of everybody'

According to the National Weather Service, the region is likely to see rain mid-week, but conditions are expected to dry up in time for Turkey Day. ...

22.11.2023 2

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Sean Kirst: For two old friends from Timon, 'last reunion' shares deep meaning with Veterans Day

Patrick Hotung, who's spent $100,000 financing attack ads against Mark Poloncarz, said that he's motivated to help topple the county executive…...

04.11.2023 20

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Sean Kirst: At heart of state, Binghamton – a longtime Giants town – hears rising call of #BillsMafia

The game was almost 61 years ago in Buffalo, though what John Brown remembers of Ernie Davis has little to do with the play-by-play. Glen...

14.10.2023 4

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Sean Kirst: For Buffalo native, grieving 'hidden family' she never knew, lost in Holocaust

In a mission to immortalize the faces of Holocaust survivors and keep their memory alive, photographer launches 'The Last Link Project'

07.10.2023 3

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Sean Kirst: A grandma with Alzheimer's gives high school soccer player a vision far beyond the game

A study published in the British Medical Journal found that certain habits can decrease your risk of developing Alzheimer’s.

30.09.2023 5

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Sean Kirst: 'Outside the Box' builds on bridges of understanding, shaped by storm

The 29-year-old man, whose name was withheld, was charged with misdemeanor trespassing, taken to Erie County Medical Center and then transferr…...

23.09.2023 2

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Sean Kirst: 50 years later, outlaw Buffalo Bills mascot remains legend

The Buffalo News recently asked its readers to share their memories of the day Rich Stadium hosted its first Buffalo Bills game. Here's what t…

16.09.2023 6

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'The sacrifices made for you': A young ballplayer's lifetime vow to honor lessons of 5/14

Kim Salter, whose husband Lt. Aaron Salter was killed in the 5/14 Tops massacre, talks about how her husband was taught to engage, not run awa…

10.09.2023 5

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