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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Runners and walkers from across Western New York headed to the Hamburg Fairgrounds on Saturday for the 17th annual Take a Breath for Life 5k. The event, which is open to participants ages six and up, features raffle baskets and other prizes, food and drinks, and live music, with the goal […]

Jeremy Zellner won reelection as chairman of the Erie County Democratic Committee on Saturday, capturing more than 85% of the vote from fellow committee members.

CHEEKTOWAGA — The Hood Taste of Buffalo is back — this time in Cheektowaga on Alexander Avenue, after the event was canceled earlier this summer because of lack of permits and security plan. The organizer said he has all the permits, security, and necessary elements in place to...

When I first met Finn and Buffy men’s shop owner, Tom McNamara, I was immediately impressed with his throwback clothing ethos. It was while visiting his location at the Market Arcade that I became so enamoured with his expertly curated collection of vintage menswear (learn more). At the time, I was hoping that there wo

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Fire Department responded to a 2-alarm fire on Sycamore Street on Saturday, a city spokesperson said. The incident involved a vacant two and a half story structure in the 900 block of Sycamore Street. Buffalo Fire responded to the call shortly before 4:30 p.m., arriving to find fire t

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries after being shot in the leg on Fillmore Avenue Saturday, the Buffalo Police Department said. Officers responded to a shooting call in the 1400 block of Fillmore Avenue shortly before 2 p.m., where they found an adult male victim suffering fro

Project ideas for a town center are needed in Grand Island to take advantage of a potential $4.5 million grant through the NY Forward program. Elaine O’Neill, senior clerk and grant coordinator for the Town of Grand Island, said she has resided in Grand Island for many years after being born in Tonawanda, and often hea

The Salvation Army Tonawanda Worship and Community Center recently held its fourth annual “Back-to-School Bash,” a free community event helping students from Tonawanda, North Tonawanda, Amherst and Grand Island get ready for the new school year. The event featured games, prizes, bounce houses and live music, along with

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and the Department of Public Works highlighted recent road improvements in Elma on Friday. Poloncarz said that the county invested about $1.8 million to recycle existing pavement and install new driving surfaces on Bowen Road between Buffalo Street and Rice Ro

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A two-day community giveaway is underway Friday and Saturday at Titus Avenue and Broadway in Buffalo, offering food, clothing, shoes and furniture to people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. Buffalo F.A.T.H.E.R.S. is hosting the event at an empty lot in conjunction with the City of..