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

Here is what's happening around the 716 for your Wednesday.

1-This morning’s commute will be nice and dry in Western New York, but that will change this afternoon. Rain and wet snow are expected to move into the area later this afternoon, and that could make for a sloppy commute home. The rain is expected to turn into snow by this evening, and most of Western New York will get a dusting, with more expected in the Southtowns and Southern tier.

2—It is not often that you set a new warm weather record in December in Buffalo, but that is exactly what happened in Buffalo yesterday. A high temperature of 52 was recorded at the Buffalo Airport yesterday morning around 2 a.m., and that turned out to be the 253rd time that Buffalo reached a high of 50 or more this year, setting a new record. The old record of 252 days with 50 degrees or warmer was set back in   1946.

3- 2024 will be wrapping up in a couple of weeks and now is the final time you can see if New York State owes you any money. New York has $19 billion dollars in unclaimed money and some of that could be yours. It takes about 5 minutes to check the State Comptroller's office’s website to see if you are owed any money. So far this year New York State has given back over $550 million dollars in unclaimed funds to residents.

4- There was no grand prize winner from last night’s Mega Millions drawing but don’t toss those tickets just yet. The New York State Lottery announced that there were 7 “Big Money” winning tickets sold in New York from Tuesday’s drawing. Each one of those tickets won at least $10,000. You can get the latest lottery numbers anytime using our station APP.

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5 - The Buffalo Sabres winless streak has been extended to 11 games as the Sabres fell to the Canadians 6-1 last night in Montreal. Head Coach Lindy Ruff said a slow start really hurt the team. The Sabres are back home this Friday to hopefully end their winless streak as they host the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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 regular price. This deal goes on sale Friday morning at 9 am, 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 on 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.