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Big-name steakhouses get the headlines. The quieter ones get repeat customers. Across New York, plenty of diners would happily skip the velvet ropes, celebrity sightings, and reservations that require military-level planning. They know where the real action is. Old-school dining rooms, neighborhood favorites, and steak

For the second time in the past year, one of the major anchors of the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus is being rebranded following a major donation from one of the region's top business, civic and philanthropic leaders. Read more from WBEN:

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The New York State Board of Regents announced last week that it’s moving into the next phase of NY Inspires; under this education transformation, high school students will no longer have to pass Regents exams to graduate, starting with the class of 2028. “For us, it’s thinking, we have these stud

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Several traffic signals across Buffalo have been out or operating on temporary equipment for extended periods, despite a budget pledge from city officials to keep parts in stock to speed up repairs. Last week, a traffic signal at Bidwell and Elmwood was repaired after being...

By: Sumit Majumdar Vice Chairman, Chief Sustainability Officer and Operating Partner of Verite Capital Partners |  Lead Director of Energy and Agriculture Sectors As Buffalo Biodiesel continues to innovate and expand its footprint across Western New York, the company recently undertook significant plant upgrades. Large

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Niagara Falls man admitted to killing a 79-year-old woman in their shared apartment in July 2025, the Niagara County District Attorney’s Office said Monday. William Smith, 66, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for killing 79-year-old Valerie Maye and is facing a sentence of between 20 and

Family-owned Erie County institution recognized for 8 decades of community, tradition & support for local veterans. Submitted by the Office of Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns. Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns is congratulating Anderson’s Frozen Custard on the occasion of its 80th anniversary, recognizing the bel

LACKAWANNA, N.Y. — Chances are high that a Yemeni coffee shop has popped up near you. According to Technomic, the number of locations owned by the six largest chains jumped 50% in just the last year. This rise in popularity puts Yemeni culture in the spotlight. In the tight-knit...

Catholic Health and Mercy Hospital of Buffalo are proposing a daycare center at the northwest corner of Abbott Road and Salem Street. The nearly 7,000 sq.ft. building would serve the nearby Mercy Hospital of Buffalo workforce as well as the surrounding community. From the Project Application:. This project includes the

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two cases of rabies in bats have been confirmed in Niagara County after one bat was captured in Niagara Falls and another was captured in Lockport last week. The Niagara County Health Department received confirmation of the two positive cases from the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth