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Sean Kirst: Hand-painted strikeout box in Town of Tonawanda ignites sheer joy for 'kids' who played there

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26.10.2024 6

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Sean Kirst: A missing plaque becomes a lost and found statement in Buffalo

Whether you're visiting Larkinville for an event or an afternoon, here's a look at where to shop, eat and drink.

12.10.2024 5

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Sean Kirst: Bound by loss from Alzheimer's, these friendships preserve hope

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28.09.2024 10

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Sean Kirst: In greatest struggle, friends say legendary WNY swimmer Sue Walsh 'gives us strength'

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21.09.2024 10

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Sean Kirst: From the Ardmore on North Pearl Street, a clear view of the Hollywood sign and more

Architect Peter Nowak, who died 18 months ago, is remembered as a fiery legend within Buffalo planning community. He successfully advocated a …

17.08.2024 5

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Sean Kirst: As one Olympics ends, Haudenosaunee quest gears up to reach Los Angeles

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10.08.2024 4

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Sean Kirst: 'The Catch' eternally links Willie Mays and Vic Wertz, whose career took off in Buffalo

Willie Mays, the Hall of Famer considered one of the greatest ever to play the sport of baseball, has died.

22.06.2024 5

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Sean Kirst: A prom date and a farewell for two couples, wrapped together in a dream

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15.06.2024 10

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Sean Kirst: A community farewell to Juneteenth visionary Gail Wells, and a Buffalo lifetime 'planting seeds'

Juneteenth takes place every year on June 19 so here is what you need to know. Throughout greater Buffalo, there will be instances of reflection this...

08.06.2024 20

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Sean Kirst: On Memorial Day, two families in South Buffalo find remembrance

More than 70 teenagers went to Forest Lawn Cemetery on Nov. 8, 2022, for a twice-a-year Hutch-Tech JROTC tradition, held before each Veterans …

27.05.2024 10

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Sean Kirst: At glittering Canisius commencement, Jayseana Jackson's unquenchable light

College graduates are starting an exciting time in their lives once they get that first paycheck. Veuer's Elizabeth Keatinge tells us what ste…

19.05.2024 50

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Sean Kirst: As Brown v. Board turns 70, reflecting on Buffalo's direct connection to history

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

17.05.2024 60

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Sean Kirst: Two years after mass shooting at Tops, Craig Gadley can still see every face

Buffalo News Chief Photographer Derek Gee had the day off on May 14. But when word started spreading that multiple people had been shot at a b…...

15.05.2024 50

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Sean Kirst: For Mother's Day, an unexpected gift from Pancho Billa

Ysleta ISD & the family of Ezra Castro visited Riverside HS, Riverside MS & Cedar Grove ES to give away "Pancho Packs." Over 1,500 bac…

12.05.2024 80

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Sean Kirst: The lesson you learn walking to school with someone about 1,260 times

Hundreds of Bengali men gathered Sunday at Buffalo Muslim Center in Broadway Fillmore, demanding justice after the killing of two men Saturday…...

04.05.2024 60

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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 40

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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 30

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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 5

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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 30

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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 10

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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 10

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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 20

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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 5

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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 20

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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 20

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