West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report - Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025

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Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - Terry Pegula ranks 418th on Forbes' latest list of the world's richest people with a net worth of $7.6 billion. The Bills and Sabres owner's wealth jumped $980 million over the past year.

The 100 Club of Buffalo will honor 12 first responders and two civilian heroes at the organization's 66th Hero Awards Dinner this Friday at Samuel's Grande Manor in Williamsville. Among the honorees is Cheektowaga Police Officer Troy Blackchief, who continues to recover from injuries suffered in 2023 during a pursuit of a stolen car. More info can be found at 100ClubBuffalo.org.

The Buffalo Sabres Foundation and Rich Family Foundation are presenting a $50,000 check to the Family Justice Center of Erie County this afternoon. The funds will go towards programs that assist victims of domestic violence.

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