Police warn of increase in break-ins and car thefts
Law enforcement agencies across Erie County are reporting increases in so-called "crimes of opportunity."
Alibaba Kebab celebrates grand opening of fourth location in Western New York
Alibaba Kebab celebrated the grand opening of its fourth and largest location in Western New York on Thursday.
TWO YEARS LATER: Inside the ‘House of Horrors’ Where Jaylen Griffin was Found-and the...
April 12th marks the grim anniversary of a discovery that ended one mystery but exposed a deeper, darker pattern tied to a notorious address. Two years after the body of 12-year-old Jaylen Griffin was found inside a South Buffalo home already stained by a disturbing history, investigators say the case remains far from solved-and the house where he was discovered continues...
While the Buffalo Police Department is below budgeted staffing levels, Mayor Ryan’s budget does...
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Does Mayor Ryan's 2026-2027 budget specifically add 74 new police officers to the department next fiscal year?. Does Mayor Ryan's budget book indicate that current staffing levels are more than 70 bodies below the budgeted figure?. Yes. Math is fun, and budget books can be confusing,...
Evening Briefing: 2 hurt as Buffalo police exchange gunfire with robber, Sabres-Bruins playoff series...
Good evening, Buffalo. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Another round of showers and possibly strong to severe thunderstorms arrives into the early evening. While we do not expect widespread severe weather, we all get wet and some storms could contain damaging wind, sizable hail and rotation. The highest risk...
Mayor Restaino’s $850-a-Year Arena Tax Bomb for Every Niagara Falls Home
By: Frank Parlato Special to Niagara Action Mayor Robert Restaino addressed the public via YouTube, promoting his Centennial Park project-a proposed $200 million arena. The vision was compelling-ice rinks and concerts, a city reborn under bright lights. A mayor. A vision. A rink in the middle of a town. He appeared on screen, earnest, poised. He talked. I listened. The Mayor said...
‘Crazy white guy’ Chases People with Stick, Tries to Choke Others with Phone Cord...
LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement responded to the Seneca One Stop on Niagara Street around 1:45pm on April 4th after reports of an assault in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller said that an adult white male was attempting to strike others with a stick and choke them with a phone cord. The items were taken away. Police responded to the scene...
Two generations of reggae unite as Buju Banton, Stephen Marley hit Upstate NY
If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. Reggae icons Buju Banton and Stephen Marley are joining forces for the first time on a full‑scale U.S. tour, bringing their newly announced “Roots and Rhymes” U.S. summer 2026 tour to Upstate New York this summer.
Evicted Tenant Waits for Landlord with Butcher Knife in Niagara County
LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 7:09pm on April 5th after reports of menacing with a weapon on Grand Street in Lockport. The 911 caller reported that an evicted male was sitting outside with a large butcher knife. The suspect was near the residence where he was previously evicted. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if...
Buffalo Man Allegedly Chokes Woman, Waves BB Gun and then Cries on Porch
LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 9:31pm on April 6th after reports of a domestic incident on April 6th on Pritchard Street in Buffalo. The 911 caller told police that a man was outside on the porch following an argument involving a BB gun and choking. He was later found crying. Police responded to the scene. It is...
