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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man was apprehended after the SWAT team responded to a hostage situation Monday night, the Buffalo Police Department announced Tuesday. Officials said A District officers responded to a Crisis Services Assist call in the 100 block of Scoville Avenue sometime before 9 p.m. Monday....

Perry's Ice Cream has unveiled new flavors for 2026.

A Lockport man, Wayne A. Michalak (53), was sentenced on March 3, 2026, to 2 years in prison for taking payments from homeowners and never doing the work. He ran WNY Backyard Enclosures, LLC and took a total of $39,874.38 from three homeowners in Marilla, Blasdell, and Tonawanda in 2022. Michalak pleaded guilty to...

Winter Weather Advisory 7am to 4pm today for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties for freezing rain. Minor ice accumulations south of Buffalo. Light snow and freezing drizzle across the Southern Tier this morning. Rain showers will arrive this afternoon near Buffalo. Patchy fog will develop overnight with...

While the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is looking to get a jump on banning HFC refrigerants that produce climate-warming emissions, some lawmakers and industry representatives argue the effects of moving ahead of federal timelines could be devastating to residents, grocers and job markets....

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Following U.S. action in Iran and the recent mass shooting in Austin, Texas, police in Buffalo have increased security throughout the city. Police said there are no known threats in our area, but they’re taking extra precautions to ensure public spaces remain secure so residents feel safe....

On March 2, 2026, Deron Rhone, 30, of Buffalo, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and 5 years of post-release supervision for possessing cocaine with intent to sell. The case began after a July 31, 2024 traffic stop at Berkshire Avenue and Parkridge Avenue in Buffalo, where deputies found several ounces of cocaine...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A new fast-food restaurant will be making its nest in downtown Buffalo, and has set a date for its grand opening. Hencraft, a new fried-chicken fast food restaurant, will be opening its first store on March 11. The restaurant is moving into the former Bocce Club Pizza, at the corner of Delaware Ave...

The Erie County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly crash in the Town of Newstead after a man was hit and killed by a vehicle on Monday.

State and county agencies announced they will no longer contract with the beleagured nonprofit, which abruptly closed its Lockport facility this week. The news follows an Investigative Post report into Save the Michaels management. A screenshot of a Facebook post showing a sign taped to a window at Save the...