What’s Trending In Western New York: Wednesday Edition

Here is a look at the top trending headlines in Western New York for Wednesday.

1 – Today will be the last mild day of November as we have a warm front set to bring a high near 62 today, but that will change with a cold front moving in this evening which will drop our temperatures and bring a mix of rain and snow to Western New York tonight and heading into the weekend. That rain is expected to move into the area around 5 or 6 o’clock tonight. Rain is expected for most of Western New York while snow is expected down in the Southern Tier and into the Eastern and Central parts of New York. The National Weather Service is calling for 100% of measurable snow for places like Olean and Jamestown this weekend.

2-The rain and snow this weekend will be good news for New York State. Currently, the state is in a historic drought, and there is a drought watch in place for all of New York. A watch is the first advisory that can be issued during a drought. No water advisories have been issued for Western New York, but that could change if this weekend’s weather doesn’t bring enough water to the area.

3 – A bet is a bet and one lucky Bills fan has a new jacket from NFL analyst Nate Burleson. Justin who made the bet that the Bills would win on Sunday received the bright red jacket Burleson was wearing during the show on Sunday. The Bills are off this week for their BYE but return to Highmark Stadium on December 1st for Sunday Night Football against the San Fransico 49ers.

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4– This weekend you don’t want to miss your chance to be transported back to the 90s. Freedom Williams is bringing C&C Music Factory to the Showplace Theatre on Saturday for a 90’s party. Tickets to the show are available at theshowplacetheater.com

5 – Another popular Buffalo restaurant is closing its doors. Al-E-Oops BBQ located in Lancaster announced that they will be closing for good after 40 years in business. Their final day of operations will be one week today on November 27^th. No word on whether a new restaurant will move into that location.

6–Tis the season to help your neighbors in need and now through December 15^th, you can make a donation of a non-perishable food item at several locations across Western New York as part of our Cans for Christmas donation drive. The drive is being sponsored by Lake Effect Furniture, Vidler’s, and Hardy Marbel Attorneys. You can find all the donation locations using our station APP.

7 - Christmas decorations were going up all over Western New York and if you were hard at work on yours you could be a winner. We are lighting up Buffalo this Holiday Season and if you send a photo of your display you could win $1000 courtesy of Shanor Electric! The easiest way to send in your photo is to open up our App and click on the “Light Up Buffalo” link.

8 –This week you have another chance to get an amazing “We Are Buffalo” Deal. Starting this Friday at 9 am you can get a $50 gift card to Rainforest Café in Niagara Falls for only $25. Experience a dining adventure surrounded by wild animals. They have amazing food, a full bar, and family fun on Thursday with Kids Night. Don’t miss this deal going on sale this Friday Morning at 9 am.