Diamond Lofts Moving Forward With Updated Design
Plans for redevelopment of a seven-story warehouse and construction of a new building around it are moving forward. Contractor R.E. McNamara’s 1440 Main Street LLC is proposing 174 units for the two-building project. Plans call for converting the circa-1919 Diamond Moving and Storage Building at 1440 Main Street...
Lackawanna Firefighters battle house fire
LACKAWANNA, N.Y. — Lackawanna fire fighters were called to a house fire on Parkview Avenue Monday afternoon. Officials at the Lackawanna Fire Department have said that flames ripped through the attic of a house at 60 Parkview Avenue around 12:45 p.m. on Monday. Crews put holes in the roof...
Union members and community come together to celebrate Labor Day
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The annual Labor Day Parade took place in South Buffalo today, and the community was out and about supporting local unions and laborers. "This is one parade in which you have men and women that are labor force come together to celebrate the accomplishments of the past and what needs to be done going...
Buffalo protestors demand corporate accountability in funding cuts
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The 50501- 50 Protests 50 States 1 Movement held a protest in downtown Buffalo at Niagara Square Monday. The protest, which is part of the nationwide Day of Action, demanded corporate accountability for slashing Medicaid, SNAP benefits, and special education funding. "These events by themselves do...
Hochul Supports $300K State Grant to Juneteenth Committed for Headquarters Repairs
Buffalo's Juneteenth Festival Inc., the nonprofit that organizes the city's annual Juneteenth celebration, has received $300,000 in state...
Search Continues for Jerome Williams’ Body After Fatal Niagara River Crash, Likely Went Over...
More than a month after a tragic boat crash on the Niagara River, police are still searching for the body of businessman Jerome Williams,...
Stanford study reveals AI impact on young workers, Upstate NY using AI to boost...
One of the biggest trends in the workplace is the growing implementation of ai. In some cases it’s helping employees get the job done- in others it’s replacing the person all together. A new study from economists at Stanford University shows employees aged 22 to 25 saw a...
2025 Yoga Fest at Wilkeson Pointe
Yogis from all over Western New York are preparing to meet up at the newly reimagined (and reopened) Wilkeson Pointe at the Outer Harbor. This year’s Yoga Fest will be held on Saturday, September 6, from 8am to12pm. Presented by Independent Health, Yoga Fest will include a day of yoga classes, featuring the YMCA,...
Building Business Resilience at Hartman’s Distilling Co.
Buffalo business owners might want to consider signing up for the upcoming community panel, Building Business Resilience. Hosted by the AVA Collective, this panel will provide attendees with valuable insight into ways to sustain and grow businesses. ‘This event is an awesome opportunity for any small businesses or...
Walk a dog and make a difference
Join a “Doggie Entourage” at the SPCA Serving Erie County and enjoy the company of a furry friend for up to two hours, free of charge!. Whether this is a last step before deciding to adopt or an easy way to enjoy a hiking buddy, ID is all that’s needed and the SPCA provides the rest: safety tips, supplies, and...