2nd Visioning Workshop for public space at 169 Allen Street
169 Allen Street has officially been designated as a Pocket Park. Join the Allentown Association for the second Visioning Workshop for the space at 169 Allen Street on Tuesday, July 8 (6pm-8p). The workshop will be held on the lot and will involve art-making, life-sized props and creative games to help envision the...
A sneak peek into this year’s Taste of Buffalo festival
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Taste of Buffalo, one of the area’s most anticipated summer festivals — offering food from 40 different eateries — kicks off next weekend. On July 12 and 13, Niagara Square to Chippewa Street will be filled with restaurants serving up their best dishes. WIVB News 4 spoke with some...
Aaron’s Friday Forecast: Blue skies, light winds, and low humidity today
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Perfect July 4th Weather!. High pressure will bring sunny skies to Western New York today. The sun will set tonight at 8:57 p.m. Temperatures will be in the upper 60s for the fireworks tonight. Heat and humidity will increase this weekend with highs near 90...
Council member seeks better planning for ‘inactive’ Erie Basin Marina
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Fillmore District Common Council member Mitch Nowakowski says he's had enough of, what he called, an "inactive" Erie Basin Marina. "We have Templeton landing that's only booked for corporate events or weddings, we have a vacant William K's, and we have a marina that needs money and investment,"...
Companies battle a two-alarm house fire in Amherst
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. — Fire companies in the Williamsville area are cleaning up after battling a two-alarm house fire on Covent Garden Lane on Saturday. Amherst Central Fire says someone passing by the home called 911 to report seeing black smoke and flames coming from the home around 7:02 a.m.
Village of Lancaster 4th of July Carnival returns, bringing back small-town tradition
LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB) — The 4th of July Carnival was back in the Village of Lancaster for the first time in years on Friday, once again drawing families to the heart of the community for some classic, small-town fun. Village officials said the return of the carnival is something residents have been asking for — […]
19-year-old dead after two-vehicle crash on Grand Island
Multiple passengers from both vehicles, including a child, were treated for serious and minor injuries.
Giant hogweed threat resurfaces in Western New York parks
LANCASTER, N.Y. — Giant hogweed — a dangerous, invasive plant — keeps popping up across Western New York. First, the dangerous, invasive plant was spotted last month along the Buffalo River shoreline, according to the Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry. Now, it's been found in the...
9 Fun And Exciting Outdoor Things To Do In Buffalo
We got beautiful weather for the Fourth of July Weekend. No rain in sight and hot, but tolerable temperatures. Hopefully we get more of this throughout the summer. I decided to spend some time exploring the city. There are so many great things to do in Buffalo, both inside and out, but I'm going to highlight a few of...
ConnectLife puts out call for O- blood donors with WNY hospitals running short
The supply of crucial O- blood is running out at several Western New York hospitals, and ConnectLife needs the help of those universal donors to make sure it’s available for patients who need it. As of the morning of July 3, local hospitals have less than a third of...
