Buffalo’s Nightlife Faces Challenges After Recent Violence
As the sun sets over Chippewa, whispers of change are in the air — but will it be enough to keep the party alive?
Mandella Market reopens under city conditions
BUFFALO, N.Y. — After months of being shut down, Mandella Market on Buffalo's East Side has reopened. The city said it's giving the owners another chance, if they stick to certain conditions. Mandella Market on Broadway closed in September after city officials found code and licensing violations. That happened...
Buffalo woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in deadly hit-and-run in Cheektowaga
A Buffalo woman has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a deadly hit-and-run on Union Road in Cheektowaga.
Niagara Falls Man Sentenced to 22 Years for Deadly 2022 Stabbing
A Niagara Falls resident will serve more than two decades in state prison for killing another man during a dispute in 2022. Al Villane, 32, was sentenced in Niagara County Court to 22 years to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon. The sentence was...
New: Sip & Sway to Silky Smooth Jazz at Downtown Buffalo’s Newest Cocktail Lounge
Imagine stepping inside a hidden gem in downtown Buffalo:. Low lighting, silver accents, velvet textures. The sound of live jazz drifting into the clink of cocktail glasses. That’s just the start of the mission statement from the new Velvet Stone Speak Easy Lounge (VSSEL), and what an opener it is. Located on Genesee...
AUDIO: North Tonawanda Man Goes ‘Crazy’ and Punches Mother
LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call slightly before midnight on November 10th reporting a mental health crisis and assault on 3rd Avenue in North Tonawanda. The 911 caller stated that he is "going crazy" and that he is trying to seriously hurt her. It was then reported that the mother had him...
Emergency Order Restores Full SNAP EBT Benefits to Eligible Erie County Households
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. An emergency order from the New York State Attorney General has restored full SNAP EBT benefits to 96% of eligible households in Erie County. Distribution of benefits began yesterday and will continue through November 17. This aims to support families...
Chippewa Street Entertainment District Weighs Safety Measures, Including Rideshare Pickup Areas
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Business leaders and residents in Buffalo's Chippewa Street entertainment district are discussing creating designated rideshare pickup areas to improve safety. This comes after a fatal shooting at Chippewa and Pearl Streets, which led to a community...
Buffalo Man Arrested on Drug Felonies at Hinsdale Motel
A Buffalo man was arrested on felony drug charges after an incident at the Moonlight Motel in Hinsdale on Sunday morning. Deputies of the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office charged 40-year-old Fred A. Smith with felony possession of narcotics, felony possession of hallucinogens & criminal possession of...
AUDIO: Black Male Punches 7-Eleven Employee in Face After Stealing Merchandise
LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 7:50am on November 10th after reports of a robbery and assault at 7-Eleven on the 2800 block of Pine Avenue in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller stated that a black male stole several items before punching the employee in the face. The suspect then fled towards...

















