2026 Griffis Sculpture Park Summer Festival Features Headliners, Letter to Elise
The Ashford Hollow Foundation has announced the lineup for the 2026 Griffis Sculpture Park Summer Festival, which will be held on Sunday, August 16, from noon to 6pm. The following bands will be playing at the park’s scenic Mill Valley Road section throughout the course of the day. Letter...
37th Pine Grill Jazz Reunion Brings Thousands To MLK Park In Buffalo
Buffalo's Pine Grill Jazz Reunion just wrapped its 37th year at MLK Park, drawing over 5,000 people who showed up in their best outfits, set up tents, and brought food to share while live jazz filled the air.
Cimperman not big proponent for ancillary entertainment district around new Highmark Stadium
One Buffalo businessman and longtime sports marketing executive believes the talk of any potential development for ancillary entertainment around the new Highmark Stadium is fruitless. Read more from WBEN:
Bicyclist airlifted to ECMC after Erie County crash
A bicyclist was flown to Erie County Medical Center after being struck by a vehicle on Sunday. The incident happened on Buell Street in Newstead. Emergency crews arrived at the scene shortly before noon. First responders found the injured cyclist in the roadway receiving aid from bystanders and an Akron Volunteer Firef
Route 198 Elmwood Avenue off-ramp closed this week
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Route 198 westbound off-ramp to Elmwood Avenue will be closed from Monday to Friday, the New York State Department of Transportation said. The off-ramp will be closed from 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, until Friday afternoon on Aug. 14 due to construction. The department said that drivers should ex
EPA, N.Y. state DEC expanding radiological screening to Grand Island
The ongoing radioactive pollution study in Western New York is set to expand to Grand Island, according to the Environmental Protection Agency and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. They are asking homeowners in that area on Sunday for permission to screen their properties for these radioactiv
One injured in shooting on Bissell Ave
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Police Department says that one person was injured in a shooting on Bissell Ave Saturday night. According to a spokesperson for the Buffalo Police Department said that officers were sent to the 300 block of Bissell Avenue at around 11 p.m. Saturday night for a report of a shooting.
Buffalo Urban League Young Professionals Bring Black Restaurant Week 716 Back To WNY This...
Buffalo's Black Restaurant Week 716 runs August 10 through 16, spotlighting minority-owned restaurants, food trucks, and catering businesses across Western New York, with several menu options priced at $20.26.
Accused former priest on leave from Buffalo nonprofit
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — David Bialkowski was one of many Buffalo Catholic Diocesan Priests who were removed from ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. Now, WIVB News 4 has learned he has been placed on leave from his job where he has been working with seniors for the last 13 years. Bialkowski […]
Buffalo man critically injured after shooting triggers crash into home
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A man is listed in critical condition after being shot in the head on Saturday in the City of Buffalo. The shooting happened around 3:40 p.m. Saturday on the 200 block of Riley Street, between Masten and Jefferson avenues. "It was reported that a person was...

















