Sweet People

We just learned of the passing of former Buffalo councilman, Michael J. LoCurto, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

A Town of Tonawanda made is on a mission to deliver 126 games to children before Christmas.

A Western New York teen is going above and beyond to bring smiles to cancer patients at Roswell Park Institute

On the outside, Mercedes Wilson has it all. She’s a mother of four, a talk show personality on WBBZ TV, has a supportive, hardworking husband, runs a nonprofit, is about to be a published author, and is involved in many other charities. On the inside, she’s a go-getter and fighter with a winning attitude, full of love, who beat breast cancer and is on a mission to make a difference in the lives of others.

Evette Phillips of Buffalo is no stranger to giving back. She recently received the 2017 Humanitarian of the Year Award from the Compass House, a shelter in Buffalo for the homeless for at risk youth.

You may have heard of trumpet player Dennis Krupski. This Buffalo native has enjoyed a long, successful career in music.

Heilig, who lives with a disability that requires him to use a wheelchair, operates Full Access Travel, a travel, dining and entertainment blog. The blog reviews venues, events, restaurants, hotels, airlines, and businesses and rates them based on their accessibility.

Retired Army veteran, Officer Robert Nowakowski, did an incredible thing today. He walked into the SPCA of Niagara and offered a check of $50,000 to go toward a new heating system for the shelter’s dog kennels.

When George, owner of Harley Field, saw Libby so happy and playing he said, “This right here makes it all worth it.”

To many, Officer Craig Lehner was more than just a police officer. He was a loving friend and family member who knew how to make others laugh. He enjoyed life for what it really is and lived each day to the fullest. Here are a few photos that share what kind of person Craig Lehner was – thanks to his close friend.

Diana Donnarumma of Buffalo is a beautiful, smart, and well spoken young woman. She has a passion for fashion and a drive for success. But while she has a smile on her face and a positive attitude about life, you’d never know that the 25-year-old was struggling with a very severe autoimmune disorder.

Frank Budelewski, AKA “Big Frank,” has been through a lot in his life. While he’s a famous bodybuilding champ now, you’d never know that at one point, he was ready to give up on this world.

We think kids who inspire us deserve to be recognized, which is why Isabella Rose of North Tonawanda is our Sweet Buffalo Kid of the Month!

For those who are willing to open their hearts and homes to shelter dogs in Houston, Jon Rettinger, CEO of TechoBuffalo has offered to pay the fees.

A Western New York photographer is in the running to win a national photo contest and you can help him win!

Alex DeSantis has been living her dream of working as a producer in New York City for the past 10 years, but she says Buffalo will always have a place in her heart.

A Western New York author is trying to change the way people perceive one another… starting with our youth.

With the new school year fast approaching, we think it’s important to remind kids to be kind to one another and to also stay true to who they are. That’s why our first ever “Sweet Buffalo Kid of the Month” is a young man who does just that.

Buffalo author R.K. Gold, 26, released his new book “Lost in the Clouds” on Aug. 2.