Centennial Park Study Falls Short; Taxpayers Could Pay Big Price
For about five years now, Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino has been pushing his $200 million Centennial Park legacy project—at the expense of looking at potentially much more financially worthy projects like the $1.5 billion data center proposed by NFR—and so far there are no legitimate financial backers for the...
‘The need is great’: Buffalo soup kitchen seeing higher demand from SNAP benefit disruption
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A Buffalo soup kitchen on the city's east side is serving more meals than ever in recent weeks as food insecurity rises following the recent SNAP benefit disruption. The Cold Spring Community Foundation operates the Plate of Love inside the State Tabernacle Church of God...
Kenmore North Buffalo Food Pantry Sees Demand Surge After SNAP Benefit Suspension
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. The Kenmore North Buffalo Food Pantry is experiencing an increase in demand after a federal shutdown paused SNAP benefits. Many local families have been left without food assistance. The pantry, located at Parkside Lutheran Church, now serves more than...
Niagara Falls woman’s SNAP benefits stolen just hours after hitting her account
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WKBW) — For families struggling to make ends meet, every dollar counts, especially when it comes to food. Deanna Newhart of Niagara Falls said she lost more than $250 in SNAP benefits just hours after the funds were reloaded onto her card. "They left me $1.08...
Driver Accidentally Crashes Into Building at Main Street Intersection
This article contains content summarized with GPT-4. Learn more. A vehicle crashed into a building at a busy Main Street intersection after the driver accidentally pressed the gas pedal instead of the brake. The incident caused significant damage to the building and triggered a quick response from emergency...
Owner Reunited with Stolen Bentley Convertible in Buffalo; Investigation Continues
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. A Buffalo restaurant owner was reunited with his blue Bentley convertible after it was stolen early Thursday from his steakhouse on Transit Road. Buffalo Police found the 2017 car on Goulding Avenue and returned it without damage. The recovery followed a...
AUDIO: Male Tries to Throw Child During Domestic Dispute in Niagara Falls
LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 2am on November 12th after reports of a domestic violence incident on Niagara Street in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller - a third party - stated that she is on the phone with daughter and the boyfriend attempted to throw the child during a violent domestic...
Hot wheels: Someone stole Russ Salvatore’s Bentley
Thefts stole Russ Salvatore’s 2017 power blue Bentley convertible but the car was found just a few hours later on Buffalo’s East Side as the investigation into the matter continues by Lancaster police.
More Than 140 Local Soldiers Return Home to Western New York Ahead of Veterans...
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. More than 140 local soldiers returned to Western New York after a nine-month deployment in the Horn of Africa. The troops arrived at Buffalo Niagara International Airport ahead of Veterans Day and were reunited with their families.
South Buffalo Charter School Honors Veterans with Parade and Community Event
This article contains content summarized with GPT-4. Learn more. South Buffalo Charter School marked Veterans Day with an event that included students, staff, and local veterans. Participants joined in a parade and then gathered to honor the service of veterans. The event aimed to recognize veterans’ contributions...

















