Reeds Jewelers moving to new flagship location in Snyder after 25 years on Maple...
AMHERST, N.Y. (WKBW) — After 25 years at its Maple Road location, Reeds Jewelers is preparing to move to a new flagship store on Main Street in Snyder. The fourth-generation, family-owned Western New York business is building a more than 12,000-square-foot location at the former Squire Shop site. The new store is expec
BPS superintendent defends proposed school closures as PS 33 families push back
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Families at PS 33 Bilingual Center are pushing back against Buffalo Public Schools' proposed school closures, saying they don't want to lose one of the district's few bilingual schools. Parents and community members rallied at PS 33 on Wednesday, urging district leaders to keep the...
Kenmore Mercy Hospital marks 75 years of serving WNY
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Kenmore Mercy Hospital marked its 75th anniversary on Wednesday, honoring decades of serving the Western New York community through healthcare. The hospital was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1951. Hospital leaders said long-term physicians, associates and volunteers were recognized during We
Two red panda cubs now visible to public at Buffalo Zoo
The Buffalo Zoo has announced two red panda cubs are now visible to public. The cubs are the 14th and 15th red panda cubs to be born at the zoo.
Orchard Park residents largely against mixed-use zoning around new Highmark Stadium
It was a packed house at the Orchard Park Municipal Building on Wednesday, as the Town Board hosted a scheduled public hearing with residents regarding the proposed zoning map and ordinance amendments to establish a new Gateway Mixed-Use (GMU) Zone, while also updating use controls for the Stadium Mixed-Use (SMU) Zone
1 injured after shooting on Deerfield Avenue
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man was transported to the hospital after he was shot in the leg in Buffalo on Wednesday, according to Buffalo police. Officers responded to a shooting call in the 100 block of Deerfield Avenue around 4:15 p.m., where police found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Police said the […]
North Tonawanda proposes 4.25% tax levy increase
North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec is proposing a 4.25% tax levy increase in his 2027 budget plan. The city will hold several public hearings on the proposal. The tax cap override will be discussed Tuesday, Oct. 13 and a review of the preliminary budget will be held Oct. 20 at Council Chambers.
Buffalo sues to stop Seneca One Stop project in Old First Ward
Mayor Sean Ryan says the city is working to protect the environment and preserve the waterfront
West Seneca Spooktacular event slated for October 24
The West Seneca Spooktacular, West Seneca’s longest-running trunk-or-treat celebration, returns Saturday, Oct. 24, from noon to 3 p.m. for another afternoon of Halloween fun for the entire community. Hosted at the Wimbledon Plaza on Center Road in West Seneca, the Spooktacular brings together local businesses, communit
Redevelopment of downtown hostel building stalled
Two developers have pitched City Hall on renovating the historic, dilapidated structure. One would house the hostel, while the other calls for market rate apartments. The city is seeking more proposals. The former home of the Hostel Buffalo-Niagara. Photo by Geoff Kelly. Two-and-a-half years after booting Hostel Buffal
