A contributor to WGRZ-2 On Your Side's Moms Like Me site posted the following helpful information for potential beachgoers looking to escape the heat.

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NOTE: Before heading out, check out swimming and other conditions on the beach website or call. Water quality and park conditions change often.

The following is a list of beaches around the Western New York (and beyond!) that allow swimming; I've included the address in case you want to Mapquest the location to see how long of a ride it is from your home:  

Identity theft has quickly emerged as one of the most prevalent financial crimes in the U.S. and according to the Office of the Attorney General, it affects almost half a million new victims each year.  What’s worse is that it can be done in seconds. It’s a silent crime that can go unnoticed for days, weeks or even months, but it can leave its victims fiscally damaged for years. In recent years, the Assembly approved a law that enhanced privacy protection and provided assistance to identity theft victims (Ch. 279 of 2008). But this measure cannot stand alone.

BUFFALO, N.Y., July 20, 2011 – Catholic Charities of Buffalo officials reported today that the 2011 Appeal exceeded its $10.5 million goal by June 30 with cash and pledges received in the amount of $10,601,157.94.

Bishop Edward U. Kmiec, bishop of Buffalo, declared, “Our June 30 total has met and exceeded our $10.5 million goal! For this wonderful achievement and on behalf of the people in need across our Diocese served by Catholic Charities, we thank the people of Western New York for putting us over goal this year.”

This is the first year the annual Appeal has exceeded its goal since 2007 when that year’s $11 million goal was topped by $15,000.

Joining Bishop Kmiec for the announcement were Catholic Charities’ leaders and staff, the Appeal leadership team, clergy, Appeal volunteer parish chairs and corporate volunteers.