More than a dozen rescued after major water main break in Buffalo
A major water main break in the area of Hertel Avenue and Military Road has caused significant flooding and roadway damage.
When policing turns personal: Records show Erie County sheriff’s deputy withheld evidence, falsified report
ELMA, N.Y. (WKBW) — Internal records obtained by the 7 News I-Team show an Erie County Sheriff’s Office deputy used his position to make a traffic stop as a favor for a friend. Records show the deputy, Salvatore Vaccaro, then lied to investigators, withheld key information from prosecutors,...
City Comptroller Questions Erie Basin Marina Operator selection process
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Tensions are rising inside Buffalo City Hall over who will operate the Erie Basin Marina, as the Common Council and the city Comptroller’s Office disagree over how the selection process was handled. The Common Council is seeking a new marina operator after cutting ties with...
Sunset views over Buffalo
Sunset views over Buffalo: This time-lapse video was taking during the evening hours on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.
Amherst encouraging neighbors to help each other out
AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Town of Amherst is encouraging neighbors to help each other out, one good deed at a time. The town launched “Amherst Good Deeds” at the end of last month, with the goal of 500 good deeds by the end of the year. Supervisor Shawn Lavin said in less than a […]
Ride for Roswell registration now open
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Registration is now open for the 2026 Ride for Roswell event, a cycling charity that raises funds for cancer research and patient care at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. The event offers cyclists nine different bike routes to choose from, including a brand new path over Niagara Falls’...
BOCES Building Frozen Fortress in Mayville
Erie 2 BOCES students are building an ice castle for the Mayville Winterfest, blending hands-on construction skills with history lessons. Here's why.
Developers planning $50M sports complex in Amherst
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two orthopedic surgeons are planning on building a new $50 million sports complex in Amherst. Dofi Properties announced Wednesday that Dr. Brian McGrath and Dr. Marc Fineberg are developing a 331,000-square-foot indoor sports, wellness and entertainment campus at 330 Maple Rd. Construction of...
7-year-old boy recovering after alleged drowning attempt by parents
A 7-year-old Buffalo boy is recovering in foster care after authorities say his mother and stepfather repeatedly tried to drown him in ice-cold water and starved him over two months.
Amherst police rescue man from house fire that caused around $400K in damage
Amherst police rescued a man from a house fire on Catherine Street that caused around $400K in damage.
