Western N.Y. cities hopeful key revenue sharing will be part of new casino compact
SALAMANCA, N.Y. — Controversy continues over negotiations between New York state and the Seneca Nation of Indians on a new gaming compact. Both sides are at a standstill over revenue sharing that would impact Western New York. The impact would be significant, as the cities of Buffalo, Niagara Falls...
Hochul: ‘There is no agreement’ with Seneca Nation on gaming compact
Late last week, the Seneca Nation said a new gaming compact had been agreed upon in principle between the Seneca Nation of Indians and New York State. However, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says no so fast. Read more from WBEN:
Four Bites: Sunday News: Luna’s brings pancakes and coffee back to ex-Sweetness_7 spot
(Above: Luna’s pancakes get real N.Y. maple syrup) Coffee and pancakes are back at the corner of Grant and Lafayette, where Sweetness_7 fed neighbors for a decade. Matthew Zayas and Chiara Moslow named Luna’s, 220 Grant St., after Zayas’ 9-year-old daughter. “The concept is centered around her...
Man charged with threatening to kill Mike Collins, son-in-law
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A New York man has been charged with threatening to kill Congressman Mike Collins and his son-in-law, according to the Butts County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said Anthony Lantrell Bennett of Buffalo, New York, threatened to kill Collins and his son-in-law after seeing...
Waxlight Bar à Vin Will Close After New Year’s
Waxlight Bar à Vin will close at the start of 2027. The Buffalo restaurant, nominated three years running against top restaurants from across the country for the James Beard Foundation's Outstanding Wine and Beverage Program award, has set New Year's Eve as its final night of service, and its four owners are asking gue
Central Park Grill set to reopen under new ownership in North Buffalo
Central Park Grill is expected to reopen under new ownership at its North Buffalo location after the neighborhood pub closed abruptly in July. The bar and grill, located at 2519 Main St., is slated for a return with plans that include restoring daily live music and investing as much as $125,000 in upgrades, according t
Buffalo police shut down Chippewa bar after owner charged in stabbing
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The owner of a Chippewa Street bar is facing charges after police say a man was stabbed during an altercation Friday evening, prompting police to close down the establishment. Alfred Castricone, 72, owner of the Cowboy Bar at 45 W. Chippewa Street in Buffalo, has...
Shantelle Patton: Building sustainable community wealth
In a world with limited resources, how do we encourage people in our communities to actively participate in creating sustainable economic growth? Especially when a gap in resources means everybody can’t adopt a bootstraps mentality of “work hard, earn more.” When faced with that gap, how do we build wealth and strong c
Buffalo gas down a cent as switch to winter fuel nears
Buffalo gas down a cent as switch to winter fuel nears
Restaino: ‘We need to do right’ by McKiernan family
Niagara Falls Mayor Rob Restaino backs helping the family relocate from their home in the Love Canal neighborhood

















