Buffalo NY

High winds triggered a seiche on Lake Erie, dropping water levels in Michigan and exposing lakebed treasures from decades ago as waves gradually settle.

HAMBURG, N.Y. — The smoke is rolling again for a familiar name in Western New York, but this time it’s rising from the Southtowns. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que has officially opened its new Hamburg location, marking a move from downtown Buffalo to a suburban setting. “We're really excited because this...

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — A woman was taken to the hospital after an apartment fire broke out Saturday afternoon at a senior housing complex. The fire was reported shortly after 2 p.m. on the 100 block of Moorman Drive, just south of Buffalo Niagara International Airport. It was contained to one apartment, but smoke spread...

After 11 years serving burgers on Allen Street, Allen Burger Venture will shut down at the end of this month. In a social media post, the owners said they made the decision to close after Jan. 31 due to the ongoing challenges of operating a small, independent restaurant. "The Buffalo...

A man has been arrested in Toronto, Ontario, over his alleged involvement in a carjacking here in Buffalo.

Buffalo kicked off 2026 with its annual ball drop and fireworks celebration at Roosevelt Plaza on Wednesday.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Niagara County, NY – Residents across Niagara County are being urged to stay alert while using ATMs, gas pumps, and payment terminals as law enforcement warns that card skimming devices are becoming more...

Owners of Fat Bob’s Smokehouse, Patrick and Bridget Ryan, have announced that the time has come to make some serious changes to the restaurant’s bar. After 28 years in business, while operating in a post-pandemic world, the decision has been made to step it up with a significant investment into the opertional...

After taking the administration of oath - twice actually - Sean Ryan has become Buffalo’s 64th mayor and he has pledged to make city government more responsive and transparent.

A home in many U.S. cities now requires a household income far above the national average. In some metros, six-figure salaries barely cover mortgage payments on a typical property. In others, housing costs still line up with more realistic earnings. The cities below reflect places where average home prices and...