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East Aurora named a finalist in 'America's Favorite Small Towns' contest
1+ day, 22+ min ago (250+ words) EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WKBW) " It's the perfect backdrop for a Hallmark movie, a great place to grab a bite to eat and home to neighbors who say it's the best place to live. Those are just some reasons why East Aurora…...
East Aurora residents file lawsuit after nearly century-old trees were cut down for development
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (335+ words) EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WKBW) " A neighborhood group in East Aurora has filed a lawsuit against the village, claiming officials bent rules to approve a housing development that required cutting down nearly century-old trees on cherished green space. A judge has temporarily…...
'We were in need of it': Preparation underway for East Aurora Wonderland
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (184+ words) EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WKBW) " There's something new coming to East Aurora this holiday season, a winter market to celebrate the season. "Modeled after the winter festivals of Germany and Austria, just trying to bring in some winter charm," said Jack Thiesen,…...
East Aurora passes law regulating e-bikes, including harsher punishment for parents
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (193+ words) EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WKBW) " Leaders in East Aurora took the official step toward cracking down on young people riding e-bikes and electric scooters in the village, passing a new law. The proposal was first made over the summer to regulate the…...
East Aurora rolls out red carpet for the premiere of Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (224+ words) EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WKBW) " After months of planning and filming in and around Buffalo, East Aurora rolled out the red carpet for the premiere of Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story. The Greater East Aurora Chamber of Commerce hosted a free,…...
'Peppermint Rally' to be held to celebrate East Aurora premiere of Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (315+ words) EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WKBW) " The Hallmark Channel, the Buffalo Bills and the Greater East Aurora Chamber of Commerce are coming together to host a "Peppermint Rally" on November 13 to celebrate the East Aurora premiere of "Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story....
Our 716: Halloween celebrations start in East Aurora
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (149+ words) VILLAGE OF EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WKBW) " East Aurora does not mess around when it comes to Halloween. Neighbors are all in on the spooky fun. Especially David Moomaw. He used to work at Fisher Price as a creator and inventor there,…...
'Hot market': East Aurora real estate booming amid statewide record home prices
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (456+ words) EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WKBW) " Step inside 842 Oakwood Avenue in the Village of East Aurora, and you'll see why the local housing market is buzzing. The home has been completely remodeled " custom cabinetry, quartz counters and brand-new everything. Robert Blake, an associate…...
Aurora receives $4.5 million state grant to revitalize local businesses and community spaces
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (345+ words) West Falls, N.Y. (WKBW)" The town of Aurora is receiving a $4.5 million boost through New York State's NY Forward program, an initiative aimed at revitalizing rural communities by supporting local businesses, enhancing tourism, and improving public spaces. Among the seven projects…...
'It's wonderful. It's exciting': Hallmark returning to East Aurora for Bills holiday movie
9+ mon, 5+ day ago (493+ words) East Aurorans are getting ready to showcase their quaint town once again! About 175 film extras will be replicating the 52-year-long tradition of "Carolcade" outside of Vidler's in the Village. EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WKBW) " East Aurorans are getting ready to showcase their…...