BPS investigation report expected to be released next week
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Nearly a year after Shane Cronin entered the Charles R. Drew Magnet School connected to the Buffalo Science Museum, the public will learn more about what happened. Details about the initial incident on February 11, 2025 were scarce. In fact, Buffalo Police and Buffalo Public Schools...
Man indicted on second-degree murder charge following apartment complex stabbing
The Erie County District Attorney's Office says 36-year-old Dominic Melendez-Davis has been arraigned on an indictment and charged with one count of second-degree murder.
Williamsville East assistant principal charged with DWI
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An assistant principal at Williamsville East High School, who is also the athletic director, was arrested on a DWI charge over the weekend, according to Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti. Officials said a “property damage accident” occurred and Melissa Spada was subsequently charged with...
Horses rescued after falling through the ice of a pond on Reiter Road in...
EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WKBW) — The East Aurora Fire Department and Orchard Park Fire Company worked together on Monday night to rescue two horses that fell through the ice of a pond on Reiter Road. The incident occurred just before 8 p.m. The fire department said the horses were...
State trooper hit and thrown into snow during late-night Thruway stop while helping stranded...
A routine roadside assist on the New York State Thruway turned violent when a passing car spun out and slammed into a parked State Police patrol vehicle in Erie County. Shortly before 2 a.m. on Feb. 7, two New York State Police troopers stood outside their patrol car on the left shoulder of the westbound… More State...
🚨 Niagara Falls Declares Public Health Emergency
Mayor Robert Restaino has declared a public health emergency in the City of Niagara Falls following the county’s emergency declaration on March 15. Here’s what’s changing:
‘We used to come to a lot’: Boulevard Mall closes interior access ahead of...
AMHERST, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Boulevard Mall in Amherst has officially closed interior access to mall walkers after 64 years of operation, marking a significant step toward the property's complete demolition. Signs were posted on the main entrances on February 3, blocking access to the mall's interior corridors....
BPD: Shots fired at Tops on Jefferson Ave. this past weekend
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Police Department announced Tuesday it is investigating a shooting incident that happened Saturday at the Tops on Jefferson Avenue. According to BPD, shortly after 3 p.m., officer responded to the scene for a report that multiple vehicles in the parking lot were shooting at each other...
India Walton no longer running for lieutenant governor as Delgado suspends campaign
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Former Buffalo mayoral candidate India Walton is no longer running for lieutenant governor after current lieutenant governor Antonio Delgado ended his gubernatorial campaign on Tuesday. Delgado announced Walton as his running mate last week. He was set to challenge current New York governor...
Williamsville East High School athletic director facing aggravated DWI charge
The Williamsville East High School athletic director is facing an aggravated DWI charge after an incident in the Town of Wheatfield on Sunday.
