EchoingEagle+FollowUMass pulls off wild comeback win in AmherstA 20-point lead nearly slipped away, but UMass men’s basketball dug deep to edge Buffalo 68-67 in a heart-stopping finish at McGuirk Alumni Stadium. Amherst fans saw the Minutemen rally from a late deficit, with Leonardo Bettiol’s clutch and-1 sealing the deal. Marcus Banks Jr. led the way with 19 points, while Bettiol and Hankins-Sanford dominated inside. Coach Frank Martin called the win both a relief and a wake-up call, highlighting the team’s need for sharper defense. After this emotional rollercoaster, how do you feel about UMass’s chances moving forward? #Sports #UMass #Amherst00Share
Christina Davis+FollowBig changes coming to Amherst’s Station TwelveStation Twelve is finally shaking off its years of emptiness—Warby Parker, Tempur-Pedic, The North Face, and Black & Blue Steak and Crab are all moving in soon. For anyone who’s driven past the old Northtown Plaza and wondered if it would ever bounce back, this feels like a real turning point for Amherst. Plus, Canisius University is rolling out a new online health education certificate, and Buffalo Pro Soccer just named its first Academy Director. What do you think these changes mean for our community’s future? #Business #BuffaloBusiness #Amherst00Share
Donna Williams+FollowBuffalo’s Station 12 gets a major upgradeA new chapter is coming to Amherst as Industrious moves into Station 12 on Sheridan Drive, bringing flexible workspaces and support for a dozen local businesses. With big names like Pottery Barn, Anthropologie, and Free People already on site, this addition could turn the shopping center into a real community hub for work, shopping, and connection. Doors open in October, and it’s got people talking: Will this help local entrepreneurs thrive? How do you feel about more coworking spaces popping up in Buffalo? Let’s hear your thoughts! #Shopping #BuffaloNY #Amherst00Share
Linda Price+FollowBig changes for Amherst’s Wegmans plazaWegmans shoppers in Amherst will notice a behind-the-scenes shakeup: the plaza’s been sold for $7 million to Benderson Development, but Wegmans isn’t going anywhere—they’re locked in for the long haul. This is just the start, as more Boulevard Mall-area properties are set to change hands. Meanwhile, Erie County keeps smashing records with another million-dollar home sale, and local investors are snapping up plazas and mixed-use buildings across the region. Gas prices are holding steady at $3.14 in Buffalo, even as the national average dips. What do you think these real estate moves mean for our neighborhoods? #Business #BuffaloBusiness #Amherst00Share
