The News, Eats & Events Shaping Western New York

The Clarence/Amherst/Sweet Home (CASH) girls hockey team has made history by capturing their first section title, a moment that resonates throughout the community.

This milestone victory showcases the resilience and dedication of the players and coaching staff, who overcame tough competition and countless challenges during the season.

In the championship game, CASH’s players displayed outstanding teamwork and sharp strategy, with key individuals stepping up when it mattered most.

The staff’s guidance, paired with the athletes’ fierce commitment, fueled this impressive achievement.

Pride radiates from the schools and local families, as this win inspires future teams and deepens community bonds.

As CASH celebrates, they look ahead with new confidence, determined to build on this foundation and aim higher in seasons to come.

This championship stands as a symbol of perseverance, unity, and what’s possible through collective effort.

The Market Arcade 8 in downtown Buffalo is reopening this April, promising a revitalized moviegoing experience for locals and visitors.

Scene One Entertainment Group, a company from Schenectady, is taking over the historic former AMC Theater in its debut venture into Western New York.

Owner Joe Masher expressed excitement about restoring the venue, crediting the partnership with Benchmark Group for making the opportunity possible.

The theater will offer a diverse lineup, including first-run Hollywood films, independent features, foreign movies, and classics.

Plans also include a full bar, pending state approval, adding a fresh social dimension.

Mayor Sean Ryan sees the reopening as a catalyst for downtown’s comeback, supporting Main Street businesses and fueling new energy in the Theatre District.

Market Arcade 8’s revival complements the area’s ongoing developments and celebrates Buffalo’s cultural legacy.

The Buffalo Sabres and KeyBank joined forces at KeyBank Center to empower women through their recent Women's Heart Healthy Workshop, focusing on heart health advocacy and education.

This event, part of the HocKey Assists program, provided hands-on CPR training, keynote speakers, and interactive educational stations.

Speakers included Anna Heerdt from the American Heart Association, whose mother is a heart transplant survivor, and survivors like Rosalind Burgin and nurse practitioner Melissa Archer.

The local impact resonated, as Sabres owner Kim Pegula and captain Rasmus Dahlin’s fiancée both faced cardiac emergencies.

The workshop highlighted heart disease’s disproportionate toll on Black women, with staggering statistics shared by the American Heart Association.

KeyBank’s Chiwuike Owunwanne stressed outreach and education for those most at risk.

Attendees learned to “know their numbers” and recognize symptoms, while receiving training to respond in emergencies.

This initiative affirms the Sabres and KeyBank’s commitment to Buffalo’s women and heart health.

Soup Season Standouts

1. Britesmith Brewing

• ⭐ Frequently praised for creative seasonal soups

• 🥣 Known for: Beer cheese soup & rotating chef specials

• 📍 Location: Main Street, Williamsville

• 📄 Crowd favorite for bold flavors and perfect winter comfort options

2. Giancarlo’s Sicilian Steakhouse

• ⭐ Popular vote standout in past strolls

• 🥣 Known for: Rich Italian wedding soup & hearty classics

• 📍 Location: Main Street, Williamsville

• 📄 Consistently draws long lines during Soup Stroll events

3. Creekview Restaurant

• ⭐ Known for traditional comfort soups

• 🥣 Known for: French onion & rotating seasonal soups

• 📍 Location: Main Street, Williamsville

• 📄 A dependable stop year after year

4. Share Kitchen & Bar Room

• ⭐ Elevated flavors, creative presentations

• 🥣 Known for: Butternut squash bisque & chef-inspired blends

• 📍 Location: Main Street, Williamsville

• 📄 Often one of the more gourmet-style offerings of the Soup Stroll

5. The Irishman Pub & Eatery

• 🥣 Famous for: Guinness beef stew

• 📍 Location: Main Street, Williamsville
• 📄Cozy pub atmosphere perfect for winter dining

6. Mother’s Restaurant

• 🥣 Known for: Daily homemade soup specials

• 📍 Downtown Buffalo

• 📄 A longtime Buffalo staple with comfort-focused menu

7. Charlie the Butcher

• 🥣 Signature: Beef on Weck au jus (soup-adjacent comfort classic)

• 📍 Multiple Locations

• 📄 Known for hearty broths and house-made comfort fare

8. The Dapper Goose

• 🥣 Seasonal rotating soups with upscale twist

• 📍 Amherst St, Buffalo

• 📄 Creative, chef-driven options that frequently get buzz

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