Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - New Era has purchased Massachusetts-based sportswear brand '47 in a deal that's expected to bring in $2 billion in annual revenue. The deal expands New Era's presence in the sports landscape, as '47 has merchandising deals with the NFL, NHL and MLB.
Roswell Park has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best Employers for Diversity. It's great timing for Roswell Park as two weeks from Saturday they'll also be honored with the Buffalo NAACP President's Award for increasing cancer awareness and healthcare access in Buffalo's minority communities.
Tickets went on sale Friday morning for this year's grandstand events at the Erie County Fair. Some of the big names coming to town include comedian Gabriel Iglesias and country star Travis Tritt. Tickets can be purchased at ECFair.org/grandstand.
The Niagara Falls Americans, a collegiate summer baseball team, play their home opener Friday night at 6:35. The Americans play their home games at Sal Maglie Stadium.
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