Salvation Army Buffalo helps families find toys for the holidays
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Salvation Army’s Toy Shoppe helps families receive gifts for their loved ones during the holidays for free. It’s a tradition that’s been going on for decades. “I’m impressed on how generous the people from the City of Buffalo and Western New York are and how many toys we get every […]
New law targets language barriers in hospitals
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A new state law aims to make hospital care more accessible for millions of New Yorkers who don't speak English as their first language. Local supporters say language access can mean the difference between confusion and care. Under this new legislation, hospitals across New York have to make sure...
Totally Buffalo Cares gives more than 2,000 gifts to students in Niagara Falls
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) –Totally Buffalo Cares visited two Niagara Falls schools Thursday, handing out gifts to every student. “You never know what someone else’s battle is, the kids put on a brave front for everybody and it takes a village, we just want to make sure they’re warm, they’re happy, they felt love,”...
Niagara Falls woman admits to manslaughter after mom’s death
Niagara Falls woman admits to manslaughter after mom's death.
2 defendants in ‘Buffalo Billion’ corruption case agree to plea deal to avoid retrial
Two executives with the Syracuse-based COR Development have agreed to a plea agreement to curb a retrial of the defendants in the Buffalo Billion corruption case, according to court papers obtained Thursday by Spectrum News 1. The documents say Steven Aiello and Joseph Gerardi have pleaded guilty to one count...
Lake-Effect Snow Hits Western New York Friday: 8 Inches Possible
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Buffalo, NY – Drivers across western and northern New York should prepare for hazardous winter travel conditions beginning later this morning, as Winter Weather Advisories take effect across multiple...
Annual Christmas party honors WNY veterans
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Western New York’s veterans were honored with holiday cheer at WNY Heroes’ annual Christmas party Friday. The family-friendly event kicked off at the nonprofit’s location on East Delevan Ave. early Friday evening, offering a warm and festive space for local veterans and their loved ones....
Younger biological age may increase depression risk in older women during COVID-19
BUFFALO, NY — December 19, 2025 — A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 11 of Aging-US on November 18, 2025, titled “Epigenetic age predicts depressive symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging: importance of biological sex.”. This study,...
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul provides update on state’s nuclear power plans
BUFFALO, N.Y. — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday gave an update on plans to construct the first nuclear power plant in New York State in nearly 40 years. Hochul was joined at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum on Elmwood Avenue by Ontario Premier Douglas R. Ford Jr., who noted that there are currently 19 operating...
City of Buffalo takes over 2 Saint Louis Place
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The City of Buffalo has taken control of a long-troubled property that neighbors say became a magnet for neglect, crime and safety concerns. City leaders say this could mark a turning point for Allentown. After years of vacancy and crime, 2 Saint Louis Place is finally...
