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A gas explosion at a coal mine in China's northern province of Shanxi killed at least 82 people. Official news agency Xinhua said the accident happened on Friday evening and 247 workers were trapped. -
The mega rocket made its debut two days after SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced he's taking the company public. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said Starship is now one step closer to the moon. -
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Rapper Rob Base has died after a battle with cancer. He was 59. His team shared the news of his death on his Instagram page. Base was one half of the Harlem hip-hop duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock.
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On this episode of What’s Next?, Kelley Clem of Hospice Buffalo and Palliative Care Buffalo explains the differences between the two forms of care and why early intervention can improve quality of life for patients living with chronic illness.
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The president joined New York Republicans up for election including U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler and gubernatorial candidate Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. -
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During a legislative advocacy day at the state capitol, Seneca Nation President JC Seneca said the governor needs to start funding initiatives she promised during a visit to their territory last year to apologize for New York's role in the Indian boarding school system. -
The Buffalo hockey team's winningest coach in its history now has him signed through the 2027-28 season. -
New York legislators passed education spending bills Wednesday.
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The New York Islanders unveiled the name and logo of its new AHL affiliate that will play in Hamilton, Ontario: The Hamilton Hammers.
Arts & Culture Beat
- Theater Talk: It's award season! Tony nominations are in, Arties return to Babeville, June 8th; JUST FOR US at Jewish Rep is timely and funny; younger stars to watch these days include Quinn McGillion, Glen Chitty (HAIRSPRAY thru 5/24), and Alex Reiser with Heather Casseri in GHOST (thru 5/30); GEORGIA MCBRIDE opens 5/29.
- Theater Talk: Anthony is one-upped by his baby sister; winning shows continue, HAIRSPRAY (MusicalFare at Shea's 710) with a cast of 22 and JUST FOR US (Jewish Repertory) with a cast of 1. Last weekend to see CURTAINS (O'Connell & Co.), CORDUROY at Theatre of Youth, GHOST BROTHERS OF DARKLAND COUNTY (Stephen King & John Mellencamp musical at Road Less Traveled), and PURE GLITTER (2nd Gen at Shea's Smith).
- Theater Talk: So many shows to choose from! MusicalFare's HAIRSPRAY, Starring Buffalo's RENT, O'Connell's CURTAINS, Theater of Youth's CORDUROY, Kenan's COMPLETE SHAKESPEARE, and 2nd Generation's PURE GLITTER. Click and scroll for complete listings.
- Theater Talk: Opera-Lytes' YEOMEN OF THE GUARD by Gilbert & Sullivan up through this week might be their best ever; Theater of Youth presents a charming CORDUROY (for 3+); Anthony talks about an event to support Kevin Dees running for the 149th Assembly District with drag performers from Ru Paul's Drag Race; O'Connell to open CURTAINS, a musical by Kander & Ebb.
Disabilities Beat
- Disabilities Beat: NYS budget stalemate continues, a push for higher human services wages
- Disabilities Beat: State budget uncertainty, resident assistant pilot, Wyoming Co. Sheriff's race
- BuffSci connects students, families to holistic well-being through annual health fair
- Aging-in-place advocates call for funding $2M resident assistance pilot in older adult housing