Celebrate Pride Month with events across Niagara County
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — Pride Month is underway, and there's a slew of scheduled events to celebrate it. It all began with flag-raising ceremonies in Lockport, Lewiston, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda. Pride Month continues with a series of events, including:. June 14, Lockport Pride, from 11 a.m. to...
New shrine & organ added to OLV Basilica in Lackawanna
For only the second time in a century, new permanent features have been added to the OLV National Shrine and Basilica in Lackawanna, including a Shrine and new organ.
4 Most Competitive Housing Markets in 2025
To find the most competitive markets this year, Zillow found the number engaged home shoppers for every home on the market nationwide.
Hispanic Heritage Council receives $7M for construction of cultural institute
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York will receive $7 million from New York State to complete the construction of its cultural institute on Buffalo’s West Side, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Sunday. The council’s plans for the multi-use 37,000-square-foot facility on the corner of...
Local veteran makes history as Frontiersmen VFW Post 7545 first female Commander
TONAWANDA, N.Y. — For the first time in history, a local veteran has been elected to serve as Frontiersmen VFW Post 7545's first female commander. Sandy DeGennaro, an Army veteran, has spent years serving at the post and is ready to lead its more than 300 members. “We really...
Cheektowaga’s Interesting Announcement For Plans of Shut Down Bar
There is a bar that was abruptly shut down in Cheektowaga, New York and suddenly it has big plans that you might not be expecting. The Luna Lounge which was located at 603 Dingens St, Cheektowaga, NY 14206 had shut down after a bunch of incidents located at the site. People were excited about the place right before...
Best “Hidden” Restaurants For Italian Food In Western New York
If you are looking for the perfect place for a family dinner, date night, or graduation celebration, you won't have to look far in Western New York to find a great place to gather and devour tasty Italian food. While Buffalo might be known for wings and Beef on Weck,...
New York Air Quality Alert: Fine Particulates Risk Through Midnight Sunday Across Upstate Cities
Upstate New York is experiencing an air quality issue this weekend, with smoke and fine particulate pollution affecting several counties. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory, warning that air quality levels will be unhealthy until midnight Sunday....
Upstate conference focuses on impact of mass shootings, gun violence prevention
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Communities across the country experience gun violence everyday, whether it is a single act of gun violence or mass shootings. “We think about community as being something local, but having these common bonds given the situations and unfortunately, sometimes the tragedies. And we know the tragedy that...
Buffalo Weather Forecast: Rain, Thunderstorms, and a Return to Sunshine
Buffalo, New York, is set to experience a stretch of unsettled summer weather, starting with rain and thunderstorms on Sunday. As we move into the new week, the forecast calls for more wet conditions, but some sunshine is expected by midweek. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect over the next few days.