West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report - Monday, November 1st, 2025

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Rainbow Air's 'Niagara Virtual' lets you 'fly' over the Falls. Photo credit Rainbow Air

Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - Rainbow Air's Virutal Reality adventure "Niagara Virtual" is a finalist for the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions' Brass Ring Award for "Best New Product" in the Family Ride/Attraction category in the entire world. The VR simulation lets you pilot your own virtual flight over the Falls. A winner will be selected later this month.

Rainbow Air VR
Photo credit Rainbow Air

West Herr and Dion Dawkins are teaming up for a fundraiser for Oishei Children's Hospital and Dion's Dreamers Foundation. Donations can be made at ShnowSuite.com, with a donor being selected to attend the final game at Highmark Stadium in a suite with $1,000 worth of food and drinks.

The Totally Buffalo Store is celebrating five years in business. The store opened during the pandemic and has since expanded to three locations in Amherst, Orchard Park and Lewiston.

NOCO is hosting an energy seminar for community groups, schools, healthcare facilities and non-profits on Tuesday, November 18th at 9:30 a.m. at NOCO's office on Sheridan in Tonawanda. Attendees will learn about New York's energy plan, rebates, new energy sources and more.

Gas dropped 1 cent in Buffalo since last Monday, averaging $3.15 per gallon.

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Featured Image Photo Credit: Rainbow Air