Here Is What’s Happening In Western New York: Wednesday Edition

Here is a quick look at what is happening around Western New York for your Wednesday.

1 – Monday’s weather in Western New York turned out to be historic. The National Weather Service confirmed that two more tornados touched down which means that there have been 31 confirmed tornados in New York State so far this year. That sets a new record for the state. Overall there have been 9 confirmed tornados this year in Western New York.

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2 – Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing turned out to be a VERY lucky drawing for one person in New York State. The New York State Lottery announced that one 2nd place winning ticket was sold in New York from last night's Mega Millions drawing. Two other 3rd place “Big Money” winning tickets were also sold in New York. Make sure to double-check your numbers this morning.

3- Today is the 23rd Anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks that claimed the lives of over 2900 people. Two planes crashed into the Twin Towers on this date back in 2001, another plane crashed into the Pentagon while another was taken down in a field in Pennsylvania. A special memorial service will be held at the Buffalo Naval Park starting at 11 am and all flags at all government buildings will be flown at half-staff in honor of those victims.

4 – Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen was sporting a new look on the practice field yesterday. Allen was spotted wearing a padded glove on his injured left hand. Allen usually never wears a glove but said he will get used to it and be ready for Thursday’s game. The Bills travel down to Miami to take on the Dolphins on Thursday Night Football.

5 – Get ready for Summer to return to Western New York. A warm front is set to move in today and will be with us over the next week or so and it will bring well above average temperatures to the 716. Today’s high is expected to be around 78 and then we will be in the 80 tomorrow and thru next week. We will be around 10 degrees warmer than normal for this time of year.

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6 – Becker Farmers is celebrating their 130th Anniversary this year and they have special events lined up every weekend in September and October. They are offering special Anniversary deals including New family ticket pricing, Beer, wine, and cider tastings, along with kids attractions. Becker Farms first opened back in 1894.

7 - You don’t want to miss this week’s We Are Buffalo dining deal. This week’s deal is a $50 gift card for only $25 to Aloha Crab at the Galleria Mall. Aloha Crab offers seafood boils, lobster, crab, and more. They also have a full bar and one-dollar oysters during Happy Hour on Mondays. This week’s “We Are Buffalo” deal goes on sale this Friday morning at 9 am.

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8 - Get ready to shop to you drop as the World’s Largest Yards sale returns this weekend to the Hamburg Fairgrounds. The World’s Largest Yard sale takes place Friday and Saturday 9 am until 4 pm each day. There will be over 200 local artisans, local crafters, home retailers, and more. The World’s Largest Yard Sale is sponsored in part by Buffalo Gift Emporium and Transitowne Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram.