Here Is What’s Happening Around WNY: Thursday Edition

Here is what's happening around Western New York.

1 –Morning rain will give way to some afternoon sunshine today across Western New York. Early morning showers should be out of the area by the afternoon and we are looking at partly cloudy skies for this evening. We are looking at a high near 75, and more sun is on tap for tomorrow and heading into the weekend. We could see some rain and wind from Hurricane Helen Saturday night into Sunday.

2 –Could a ban on cell phones be to every school in Western New York? This week the board of directors for New York State United Teachers passed a resolution calling for the state to place a ban on cell phone usage by students during the school year. NY Gov. Kathy Hochul told ABC News that something needs to change. Some schools in Western New York have already implemented restrictions on cell phone usage during the school day.

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3 – Tonight you can get answers to any questions about NYSEG’s plan to install new smart meters across Western New York. NYSEG is holding a public meeting in West Seneca tonight from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at the West Seneca Library on Union. NYSEG officials will be on hand to answer any questions. You can also find out when smart meters will be installed in your neighborhood using our website The New 961.com

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4 – It looks like the weather will be perfect for tonight’s Ale Trail fundraiser for the ARC of Erie County. Tonight you can enjoy lots of local drinks, food, and live music to help support a great cause. Kristie Edwards the director of community Relations for the ARC Erie County said there will be lots of options to sample tonight. Tickets are available for $40 for the alcohol tasting and $10 for non-alcohol tastings. The event kicks off at 4:30 and goes to 9 pm and will be held at the ARC of Erie County campus in Williamsville.

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5 – If you watched the Buffalo Bills play Monday Night, you know Josh Allen had a great game. He threw more touchdowns in the 1st half than 12 other NFL quarterbacks have thrown all season. Allen was rewarded for his play by being named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week. It is the 2nd straight week that a Bills player took home the award, but Allen said there is another group that needs to get some love, his offensive line. Up next for the Bills is a road game on Sunday Night Primetime against the Baltimore Ravens.

6 – If you are flying this weekend, officials with the major airlines are asking you to double-check your flight status before heading to the airport. Flights across the East Coast will be impacted by Hurricane Helen as it moves inland over the next 72 hours. Several major airports like Atlanta, Tampa Bay, and Charlotte could see weather delays from the storm, which could end up impacting flights out of Buffalo. So make sure you check the status of your flight before you head to the airport.

7 – This week you can save twice with our “We Are Buffalo” deals. Tomorrow starting at 9 am you can get $50 worth of gift cards to the Warehouse in Blasdell for only $25. They have great food and a full bar. Also on sale, tomorrow will be buy one get one free tickets to the Wildwood Sanitarium in Salamanca. They offer ghost tours and so much more. Both deals go on sale Friday morning at 9 am, just click on “We Are Buffalo” deals on the station's App.