Here Is What's Happening Around Western New York: Thursday Editi

Here is a look at what is happening around Western New York today.

1-Today’s weather is going to be simple, cold and cold. We are only looking at a high near 35 with some light snow flurries. We won’t see those huge snowflakes like we did yesterday but some places could get a dusting of snow. A major artic blast is coming through the area tonight and into the weekend where we will see temperatures drop into the teens by Sunday.

2- if you are headed to the Bills home game on Sunday you are going to want to make sure you dress warm. The kickoff was flexed from 1 pm until 4:25 pm and sunset for Sunday in Orchard Park is 4:44 pm that means for most of the game the sun won’t be there to warm you up. The temp at kickoff should be around 15 degrees.

3- Josh Allen was once again named the AFC offensive player of the week. Allen has won the award after he completed 23 of 34 passes for 362 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions, while rushing for two more scores and 68 yards against the Lions. He is the favorite the win the NFL MVP this year and he said he is having fun on the field. (audio) The Bills host the Patriots this Sunday at Highmark Stadium with kickoff set for 4:25 pm.

4- No one claimed the grand prize from the Powerball last night, but the New York State Lottery announced there was one “Big Money” winning ticket sold in New York. That ticket matched four out of five numbers and also had the Powerball and won $50,000. It was the 6^th “Big Money” winning Powerball ticket sold in New York in the past seven days.

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5 – Tonight will be the final broadcast for TV legend Don Postles. He is set to retire from WIVB Channel four after anchoring the news. Postles has been a staple in Western New York TV, being the only news personality to anchor at all three local TV stations. He has spent the past 32 years working at WIVB Channel 4.

6 - If you have a sports fan on your Christmas list you don’t want to miss this week’s “We are Buffalo” deal. You can get four tickets to the UB Bulls men’s basketball game against Kent State and a $30 voucher for food and drink for only $49. That is half off the regualr price. This deal goes on sale Friday morning at 9am, just click on We Are Buffalo deals on our station’s website.

7- This Saturday will be your final chance to see Santa at our Santa Stop. Santa and the crew will be at the Old Chapel Antique & Artisan Market Robinson Street North Tonawanda this Saturday from 2-4 pm. Kids can get a free photo and win some cool prizes. You can also drop off a new unwrapped toy for the Salvation Army’s toy drive.

8- The largest craft beer festival in New York State returns to Buffalo in 2025. Buffalo on Tap is coming back on Saturday, February 8^th at the Buffalo Convention Center. There will be over 150 beers, ciders, seltzers, and more. It is all presented by Consumer Beverages, ECMC, Transitowne Ram, Buffalo Gift Emporium, Buffalo-Local and Buffalo Brew Pub and part of the proceeds benefit WNY Heros. Get your tickets right now at buffaloontap.com

9- This week you can get another amazing “We Are Buffalo” deal. You can get a $50 gift card for only $25 to Bocce Club Pizza. They have been a Buffalo tradition since 1946 and offer pizza, wings, and subs at three locations in Western New York. This deal will sell fast, get yours Friday at 9 am, just click the “We Are Buffalo” deal button on our station’s app.