NY weather update: High wind warning for part of New York until early Saturday...
At 1:40 a.m. on Friday, the National Weather Service released an updated high wind warning valid from noon until Saturday 5 a.m. for Niagara, Orleans, Erie, Genesee and Wyoming counties. The weather service describes, "Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected." "Strong winds will...
Buffalo’s Next Big Chicken Craze: Hencraft… and Beyond!
Patina Group, owned and operated as a subsidiary of Delaware North, has cut the ribbon on a very exciting new corporate venture – Hencraft. Hencraft, a fast-casual chicken eatery located next to Starbucks at 235 Delaware Avenue (corner of Chippewa), is essentially considered a test kitchen concept for the company....
North Tonawanda family receives community support after deadly apartment fire
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. — A North Tonawanda family says they’re now seeing an outpouring of support from the community, a day after a deadly fire ripped through their apartment building, killing one resident. For the first time since the fire, some residents were allowed back into their homes...
Back to school for a North Tonawanda swimmer with her new liver
Four months after receiving a life-saving liver transplant, 17-year-old Meredith Roberts returned to North Tonawanda High School on Thursday. Read more from WBEN:
First SPoT Coffee opens on East Side
BUFFALO,N.Y. (WIVB) — More coffee options are brewing in the East Side of Buffalo. Mohamed Ahmed and his family’s business at 155 Jefferson Ave. has created a legacy in the community for more than three decades. “It’s not only a big day for me, it’s a big day for the neighborhood and the community,” said […]
7 Brew opens first Niagara County location; more WNY sites planned
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — A wildly popular new coffee chain has opened its first location in Niagara County. 7 Brew held its grand opening Thursday morning in Niagara Falls. It's located in the Target Plaza on Niagara Falls Boulevard. The company is known for its fast drive-thru service and...
Over $125k counterfeit items found at Rochester, Buffalo ports
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Over $125,000 worth of counterfeit items were seized at the Ports of Rochester and Buffalo between February and March. According to Customs and Border Protection investigators, they inspected multiple shipments that appeared to contain designer items like watches, jewelry, handbags, and...
Body camera video released after man was shot and killed by Buffalo police
The Buffalo Police Department has released body camera video after a man allegedly armed with knives was shot and killed by an officer on March 5.
Legislator warns Sheriff’s new assigned vehicle policy could be a ‘recipe for disaster’
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A new policy for the Erie County Sheriff’s Office allows most deputies assigned one of the 183 take-home vehicles to drive them for personal business, as long as the trips remain within the county limits. The policy also states that deputies who consume alcohol must wait eight hours or have no...
Warning: New York State Fisherman Facing Fine This Month
March can be one of the most unpredictable months for weather across Western New York.

















