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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Illegal dumping continues to plague parts of Buffalo, and residents are speaking out about the impact it has on their neighborhood. The City of Buffalo has put people responsible for illegal dumping on notice, revealing plans to deploy trap cameras to catch perpetrators in the act. Convictions ca

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An appeals court on Monday reversed a decision made by Western New York federal judge Lawrence Vilardo that had barred federal prosecutors from using three non-statutory aggravating factors in seeking the death penalty against Tops mass shooter Payton Gendron. The ruling represents a major win fo

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Blues Traveler will be performing at the Erie County Fair with Gin Blossoms and Spin Doctors on Aug. 18. Guitarist Chan Kinchla spoke with WIVB ahead of the show. The tour, which began in 2025, has demonstrated the camaraderie between the bands. “We did it last year, and we had such […]

The Erie County District Attorney's Office says 50-year-old Shawn P. McDonnell of Lackawanna has been indicted on one count of second-degree murder and two counts of forcible touching.

Gary Dickson admits the donations are "perfectly legal," but claims Pat Burke is $2,000 over Board of Elections limits

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Chicken Salad Chick is planning a major expansion into upstate New York, with future restaurants expected in Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse. The fast-casual chain announced a 25-unit franchise agreement covering several New York markets, including Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, Albany and the U

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A Buffalo institution is getting a second chance. Famous Doughnuts, a Main Street bakery that closed last fall after more than 80 years in business, is set to reopen under new ownership, with the new owners pledging to preserve the recipes and traditions that made it a local favorite for generati

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — One person was shot in the leg in Buffalo on Sunday night. Officials said the victim arrived at ECMC shortly after 10 p.m. and that his injury appears to be non-life-threatening. Police located a scene on Ludington Street and have recovered four firearms as part of their investigation. Anyone wit

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Lancaster man accused of causing the deaths of two teenagers in 2022 will face trial after his charges were previously dismissed, according to an appellate court ruling. Prosecutors said Ryan Stencel was speeding when he lost control of a car on Warner Road in Lancaster and struck a tree, sendi

Mario Lopez is basically a WNY regular at this point. Between filming Christmas movies all over the region and popping up at local businesses in between takes, he’s racked up quite a list of Buffalo spots. If you’re new here, Step Out Buffalo is your guide to eating, drinking, and exploring everything WNY has to offer,