BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) — 7 News covers some shocking news in your neighborhood. Check out some of our favorites of the week!
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Spectrum customers will soon see higher bills. The company has announced that it will increase its fees starting with the next billing cycle. Internet increases by $5 per month. The bundled voice service will also increase by $5 per month, and the broadcast TV surcharge will also increase by $1. See full text here.
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If you have plans for a road trip along the New York State highway, you’ll probably notice several newly modernized rest stops. The Pembroke Service Area recently opened to generally positive reviews. See full text here.
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Buying a wedding dress should be fun. For an enriching experience, book a VIP appointment at New Ivory Bridal in East Aurora. Includes plenty of options for plus-size brides, including private rooms, champagne, and charcuterie boards. From the dress to the space, it’s designed to make medium to plus size brides feel comfortable. See full text here.
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Feeling Rock is a program created to teach children under the age of 5 about emotions and how to deal with them through music. Founder Katie Webster said she started the class to provide music therapy in an accessible way to her family and caregivers. See full text here.
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The first legal cannabis dispensary in western New York, owned by a man with a marijuana record, is now open for business. Dunk 716 welcomed customers for the first time this week thanks to the Cannabis Control Board’s vote to move forward with regulations suspending the first phase of retail permits for marijuana convicts in March 2022. Read the full text here.
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With over a million followers on their Instagram and TikTok “Cooking for Levi” social media accounts, the Buffalo family has become quite the star. Jack Zhang has worked as a chef for 10 years and wanted to share his love of food with his son. See full text here.
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The American Dairy Association worked with Buffalo Public Schools and Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame running back Thurman Thomas to promote Buffalo’s free summer meal program. See full text here.
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A member of the NBA’s Indiana Pacers, Jordan Nuwolla gives back to the community he grew up in. The five-day Elite Basketball Camp kicked off this week with the goal of teaching kids the basics of basketball while also showing players that dreams can come true. See full text here.
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Artist Ali Radzik was chosen to be one of the painters to paint Amherst’s traffic lights this summer. Ali and several other artists were selected by the City of Amherst Public Places Arts and Culture Commission. They started his Amherst Painted Boxes initiative in 2019 and since then 35-40 traffic boxes have been painted by local artists. See full text here.
- Jason Gunther, from Seneca West, was stranded at the Atlanta airport after his flight to Buffalo was cancelled. A familiar face on that flight was Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott. Jason, Sean, and Sean’s daughter Maddie flew to Pittsburgh and rented a car together. See full text here.
