BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Across Western New York on Wednesday, churches welcomed people to get their ashes -- officially marking the start of Lenten season. Lent is a 40-day season of prayer, fasting and reflection leading up to Easter. Thousands flocked to area churches on Wednesday, including Our L ady of Victory Basilica in Lackawanna. Monsignor [...] ...read more read less