Upstate NY parents charged with forcing 7-year-old child underwater in a cold bath as...
Two Upstate New York parents were arraigned on a 15-count indictment alleging they repeatedly abused a 7-year-old child in their care, including holding the child underwater during a forced cold bath, Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced on Tuesday. Jacklyn J. Balabis, 26, and Parris D. Woods,...
Tacos, tequila, and a day of music will return to Terminal B
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Fans of tacos, tequila, and music should probably a take notice of a festival that's returning this summer to the Buffalo waterfront. The Tacos & Tequila Festival will return on Saturday, Aug. 29, bringing a full day of food, music, and nostalgia to Terminal B at the Outer Harbor, along with a lineup...
Retired DEA Agent Sentenced to Five Years for Protecting Organized Crime, Drug Traffickers
Buffalo, NY. — A retired Drug Enforcement Administration special agent who betrayed his badge by protecting organized crime figures and drug traffickers was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison, U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced. Joseph Bongiovanni, 61, of Tonawanda, New York, was sentenced by U.S....
Robotic techs..automation engineers…Amazon is looking for you
Months before its Niagara County fulfillment center opens, Amazon has begun recruiting workers for the Lockport Road complex that’s scheduled to make its local debut by late summer.
Capital Region Bills Fans: Your Dream Home Next to the Stadium Is for Sale
Thinking of Moving to Buffalo? This Bills Mafia House Might Seal It
Top U.S. cities likely to withstand climate change include Buffalo and Minneapolis
Buffalo and Minneapolis rank as top climate havens. Buffalo and Minneapolis are the most resilient U.S. cities against climate change as of January 2026. These northern cities are designated as climate havens because they face lower risks from sea-level rise and extreme heat compared to coastal regions. Buffalo and...
Buffalo dedicates new signs to city’s “Doctor of Dry Cleaning”
A sign was dedicated in front of Hobsons dry cleaning. Celebrating the life of its founder, Walter Hobson.
Monthly Health Inspections Keep Niagara County Restaurants Safe
From sanitized utensils to proper food storage, local inspectors are keeping a close eye on what really matters in our dining experience.
Young Worker’s MMA Skills Turn The Tables On Attackers
A late shift at a Lancaster pizzeria took a shocking turn when a young employee’s self-defense skills turned an attack upside down.
Travelers sues Erie over who pays first in construction injury case
Two established insurers are now squaring off in federal court over a question as old as the industry itself: who pays first?. The Travelers Indemnity Company filed suit against Erie Insurance Company on January 29, 2026, in the US District Court for the Western District of New York. At the heart of the dispute is a...
