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There might be a new law in 2026 that will mandate bars and restaurants to have lids on alcoholic drinks if one area county legislator can make it happen.

Ryan Flynn called me from Erie County Holding Center last night and told me he’s going to die there. “I’m going on a full hunger strike, no food or no water,” he said. “I plan to die in here.”. He started at 11:00 AM yesterday, January...

The expansion of the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act, or ESSTA, that replaces the Temporary Schedule Change Law, will require employers in New York City to provide workers with 32 hours of unpaid safe/sick time, in addition to paid safe/sick time

On Saturday, January 10th, from 12 PM to 2 PM, the West Side Bazaar will host Club Crawl, which is designed for local organizations to connect with the community. This is the perfect opportunity for anyone that is interested in learning more about local organizations, to test the waters. It’s a chance to meet the...

Western New York rings in the New Year with a new Buffalo mayor, 2026’s first babies and a look back at unforgettable moments at Bills Stadium on News 2 Celebrate.

Buffalo Music: Grosh drummer keeps his schedule packed. (Images above: images in center and on right are copyright Greg Hennessey) On December 17, 2025, the Flamingo Lounge welcomed the prolific Josh English for an in-depth conversation about his life behind the kit. Josh shared insights into his primary work with...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Buffalo, New York – Travel remains difficult to nearly impossible in parts of northern Oswego County today as heavy lake effect snow continues east of Lake Ontario, even while snow showers gradually weaken...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Town of Amherst has a new supervisor and two new council members following a swearing-in ceremony held on Saturday. Shawn Lavin was sworn in as town supervisor, succeeding Brian Kulpa. Lavin previously served as a deputy supervisor for Amherst. Lavin spoke with WIVB News 4 after the...

MacKay reaches 200 career points, Bandits battle with seven defensemen in 4th quarter. Ian MacKay was one-on-one with a Las Vegas Desert Dogs defender as he circled the net. He shielded the ball with his body and fired a no-look rocket over his left shoulder with his back turned to the goal to complete a natural hat...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — This weekend’s Wake Up Wags featured Glory, who is looking for a forever home. “She’s about 1 year old, around 25 pounds … she’s adorable. She’d be great for anybody,” said Julie Starr with Buddy’s Second Chance Rescue.