Mayor warns North Tonawanda residents about rise in coyote sightings
North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec warns city residents about an increase in coyote sightings. He wants anyone that sees one to submit details to city officials through an online form. The city has also hired a licensed trapper.
Man with Suspended License Hits Child with Vehicle in Niagara County, Gets an Appearance...
A child sustained minor injuries Monday evening after being struck by a vehicle on Chestnut Street in Lockport, according to city police....
Opportunity Knocks: Guercio’s Portfolio, and 234 Grant Street
The Guercio’s grocery store real estate portfolio on Grant Street is officially for sale, listed at $995,000. The sale of the property includes the three connected storefronts, as well as a 10,000 square foot warehouse in the back. This is an incredible opportunity for someone that wants to participate in the...
Sully the Shih Tzu Mix, Rescued from Texas—Ready for His Second Chance at Love!
Pet's Breed: Shih Tzu / Mixed (long coat) Meet Sully! This charming 2-year-old, 19-pound Shih Tzu mix made his way to us from Texas, where he was found as a stray in rough shape. Severely matted, struggling with skin issues, and heartworm positive, Sully needed a lot of TLC. Thanks to our incredible rescue partners,...
Midnight Romp Around the Hotel Lenox
In a city once filled with stately hotels, many of them long gone, the Hotel Lenox endures as a relic of Buffalo’s more glamorous age. Opened in 1896, it holds the distinction of being the city’s longest continuously operating hotel. According to the hotel’s own history, “The operation...
New York State DEC alleges millions of gallons of raw sewage discharged around city...
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Sewer Authority is being sued after the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation alleged that nearly three million gallons of “untreated sewage and runoff” are being discharged each year. The affected bodies of water include Niagara River, Black Rock Canal, Erie...
Child Poverty Soars In Upstate New York
Poverty is obviously something everybody wants to avoid. While this is an incredibly hard burden on adults, children living in poverty can suffer much, much more. Unfortunately, children live in poverty more often than you'd think, and Upstate New York is a hotspot for those in these troubling circumstances. What...
Third-annual Old First Ward Arts & Heritage Festival announces music lineup
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A tradition that began two years ago, the Old First Ward Arts & Heritage Festival today announced the music lineup for this year’s September 27 event at the Old First Ward Community Center, which is located at 62 Republic St. The festival is free...
Santa’s mailbox opened as USPS holiday letter program returns
The U.S. Postal Service’s Operation Santa began Monday, marking its 113th year. Children, families and individuals across the country can send holiday wishes through the program, which connects letters with generous individuals and organizations that help fulfill them. Guidelines are available at...
Buffalo Needs Your Help To Solve These Tragic Homicides
Buffalo is facing some heart-wrenching unsolved cases. It’s time for the community to step up and lend a hand to bring justice home.