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...
Fire causes $300K in damage to Amherst home
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Local fire company gives safety tips for fireworks
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Fireworks will be lighting up the sky across Western New York all weekend long. Local firefighters said this is one of the busiest times of the year for them due to an uptick in injuries and fires. “No. 1 we see is burns,” said Rich Silvaroli, former fire chief of the […]
Buffalo man arrested on weapon, drug charges
BUFFALO — The Community Stabilization Unit with the assistance of Buffalo Police Department Intel Unit arrested Shaun L. Sealey, 46 of Buffalo, on July 3 for criminal possession of a weapon 3rd degree- 2 counts (D Felony), criminal possession of a weapon 2nd degree, criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th...