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10 Things Western New York Loves About Cheektowaga
Cheektowaga, New York. Otherwise known to some as "Cheektavegas." It's where the airport is. It's where Cleve-Hill is. The Galleria Mall is in Cheektowaga and maybe sinking? Or was that an urban legend? Anyway...
Cheektowaga holds a special place in Western New Yorkers' hearts, and beyond. It's commonly referenced in national sports broadcasts for its salt of the Earth perception and very unique name.
Did you know it's one of WNY's biggest suburbs? Around 90,000 people live in the town. According to the Town of Cheektowaga's official site:
Cheektowaga comes from the Erie-Seneca Indian word, Ji-ik-do-wah-gah, or “place of the crabapple tree.”
Just a little trivia for you.
We love Cheektowaga. It's one of the single most identifiable things about WNY. Here are 10 things we love about.
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