ECMC joins national federal lawsuit on out-of-network billing
BUFFALO, N.Y. — With all the discussions over soaring health care costs and insurance premiums a major federal court case is now focused on how some health insurance companies negotiate claims payments for out of network patients with health care providers. 2 On Your Side took a closer look...
Urge Langworthy to Vote YES on the Epstein Transparency Act
The Epstein Files Transparency Act, also known as H.R.4405, is currently under consideration in the 119th Congress (2025-2026). This bill is aimed at providing transparency and accountability in the Epstein investigation, and more importantly, ensuring justice for Epstein's victims. The public is being urged to call...
Evening Briefing: Upstate New York progressives blast Schumer over shutdown, Code Blue initiative in...
Good evening, Buffalo. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. We remain dry through the first half of Saturday before another storm system moves in. Clouds will increase into Saturday afternoon with the best chance for rain...
National Grid gives $275K to food banks across New York
As food insecurity climbs across the state, National Grid is stepping in with $275,000 in funding for food banks and pantries from Buffalo to Long Island. The company announced the donation on November 14 as part of its broader “Grid for Good” initiative. The funding will go toward helping local organizations...
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter for killing wife in 2024
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man has pleaded guilty to a manslaughter charge in connection to killing his wife with an axe in 2024, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office said Friday. Antonio Prieto, 47, killed his wife, 29-year-old Elizabeth Salazar, by hitting her with an axe at their apartment on the 300...
‘Affordable’ housing options is a top development priority
Affordable, or workforce, housing is a top economic development priority for Erie County, Buffalo and most area towns and cities as it turns vacant lots into neighborhood residential assets.
AUDIO: 17-year-old Threatens to Cut Up Parents During Domestic in North Tonawanda
LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 10:45pm on November 14th after reports of menacing on Oliver Street in North Tonawanda. The 911 caller stated that their 17-year-old daughter is threatening to cut up her parents with a knife. At the time of the call, she had fled from the apartment and was...
Oliver’s Restaurant Named Buffalo’s Best for Third Consecutive Year
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Oliver's Restaurant, a well-known establishment in Buffalo since 1936, has been named the city's best restaurant in a recent reader’s choice survey conducted by Buffalo Business First. This is the third year in a row Oliver’s has received this recognition.
ICE Detains Four Men in Elmwood Village Operation, Prompting Community Protest
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained four men Thursday morning in Buffalo’s Elmwood Village. The arrests took place near a Mexican restaurant as part of an immigration investigation. Witnesses said the operation caused concern in the...
AUDIO: 911 Caller Sees Three Women Hanging from Window Screaming They’re Being Held Captive...
LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 2:30am on November 15th after reports of women possibly being held against their will on Whitney Avenue in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller - a third party - stated that three females were hanging out a window screaming for someone to call police because "boys...
