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

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

1-It will be a dry start to our Monday Morning commute but that will change as the morning progresses, a warm weather front will bring some mild temps and rain in Western New York starting after 7 this morning. The rain will continue on and off today and into Tuesday with temperatures in the mid-40s.

2- Don’t get too use to the mild weather here in Western New York, the Polar Vortex is shifting South later this week and will bring a blast of cold arctic air to the 716. Temperatures will start to drop on Wednesday with Lake Effect snow possible starting on Thursday with highs in the upper 20s. The cold weather looks to stay with us through the weekend.

3- The Buffalo Bills were part of one of the most high-scoring NFL games of the year yesterday and game out on the wrong end losing to the LA Rams 44-42. During the game, Josh Allen became the only NFL player to throw for 3 TDs and rush for 3 TDS in a single game. The game came down to the last minute when the Bills had to use a timeout before scoring to make it a 2-point game. After the game head coach Sean McDermott defended his play call on the goal line. Up next for the Bills is another tough road game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Kickoff is set for 4:25 and can be seen on WIVB Channel 4.

4- Saturday’s Powerball drawing was very good for one lucky New York State resident. The New York State Lottery announced that one grand prize winning ticket was sold in Flushing, New York. That ticket matched all the numbers and took home the $256 million grand prize, making it the 5^th largest lottery jackpot ever won by a New York State resident. Your next chance to win the Powerball happens tonight, with the next drawing set for 10:59 pm. The jackpot has reset to the minimum $20 million dollars.

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5- We are just a couple of weeks away from the start of a new year and that means news laws will start in New York. Some of the biggest changes include another increase to minimum wage, mandatory time off for pregnant mothers, and a change to the New York State Constitution. All these changes will go into effect on January 1^st.

6- The largest craft beer festival in New York State returns to Buffalo in 2025. Buffalo on Tap is returning 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

7- The Cans for Christmas food drive continues through December 15^th. You can make donations of non-perishable food items to those in need at several drop-off locations across Western New York. All the donations will benefit St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy. Our Cans for Christmas food drive is brought to you by Lake Effect Furniture, Vidler’s, and Hardy Marble Attorneys. You can get a donation location near you using our Station App.

8- This week you can get another amazing “We Are Buffalo” deal. You can get a $50 gift card for only $25 to Hofbräuhaus. They are the only German beer hall in Buffalo that has a special holiday market going on right now. This deal will sell fast, get yours Friday at 9am, just click the “We Are Buffalo” deal button on our station’s app.