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30 Under 30: Taylor Davis of BestSelf Behavioral Health

Congratulations to Taylor Davis of BestSelf Behavioral Health, one of Buffalo Business First’s 2026 30 Under 30 honorees.

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Sweet Buffalo: Paula’s Donuts raising funds for child advocacy center

Paula’s Donuts raising funds for child advocacy center!

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Scott Bieler Child Advocacy Center at BestSelf

WNY Living – April 4, 2026 – Scott Bieler Child Advocacy Center at BestSelf

THIS VIDEO IS SPONSORED BY BESTSELF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

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Study examines how young boys are being exposed to gambling in their favorite video games

A study by Common Sense Media found adolescent boys are being lured into gambling with 36% of boys aged 11 to 17 saying they had gambled in the past year. It’s happening on their favorite video games, and in ways we might not expect. “Quite frankly, there is an epidemic of underage gambling in the United States,” said Jim Steyer, founder and CEO of Common Sense Media. “And this is a crisis, particularly for boys ages 11 and 17.”

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Jericho Road founder, 24 others earn Excellence in Health Care Awards

The founder of Jericho Road Community Health Center will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Excellence in Health Care Awards. Dr. Myron Glick founded the organization in 2013 when he merged his private medical practice with his mission-based charity, then known as Jericho Road Ministries. Glick and 24 other honorees will be celebrated at the seventh annual awards dinner on June 17 at Salvatore’s.

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Power 250: The 50 most powerful businesspeople in Western New York

Welcome to the 14th annual Power 250 list of powerful people in Western New York. Every year, Business First compiles this list of people who are making changes and improvements throughout Buffalo and Western New York. The list varies every year based on events, news and promotions.

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March Madness betting surge brings focus on responsible gambling

Experts in Buffalo warn of growing risks, especially for younger bettors, as online access makes gambling easier than ever.

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New crisis center serves more than 175 in first month on Niagara Street

The BestResponse Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center provides 24-hour care for adults and children facing mental health crises.

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New York State Announces Opening of $9.6 Million Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center in Buffalo

BestSelf Behavioral Health Opens 24/7 Facility Providing Stabilization Services for New Yorkers Experiencing a Behavioral Health Crisis

Western New York’s First Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center to Provide Alternative to Unnecessary Emergency Room Visits

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There’s no room for groupthink on this CEO’s team

Elizabeth Woike didn’t plan to spend her career working as a counselor and certainly didn’t expect to become one of the region’s most powerful female leaders. In fact, she chose to study geology and international studies during her time at Yale University.

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