International Fest brings global flavor to Cheektowaga Town Park
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — Cheektowaga Town Park is hosting a worldwide celebration this weekend as International Fest returns, showcasing cultural traditions through music, dance, and food. Organizers say the event is designed to highlight the diversity that makes Western New York unique. "Our purpose is to make sure that...
Shea’s Smith Theatre hosts panel on Black music and creativity
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Culture and creativity took center stage at Shea’s Smith Theatre on Saturday evening, as artists, educators, and industry leaders gathered for a free panel discussion titled "Creative Power and the Business of Black Music." The event celebrated the Black experience in show business while also...
New mural brightens Kenmore Library with community symbols and color
KENMORE, N.Y. — Visitors and people passing by the Town of Tonawanda Public Library’s Kenmore branch on Delaware Road are seeing a new splash of color as a mural takes shape on the building’s exterior. The artwork — designed by muralist Molly Reagan — incorporates symbols representing...
Students arrive on campus for move-in day at Daemen University
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Daemen University welcomed its first-year students and their families to campus Friday morning for move-in and orientation, officially kicking off the 2025-26 academic year. Daemen says students from at least 12 states, including Colorado, Kansas, and Nevada, arrived on campus ahead of the first day...
Back 2 School: the switch to electric buses
The Lakeshore School District in early July showed off 20 new electric buses for their school fleet after saying it had a successful pilot program.
Prize winning Powerball ticket sold in Western New York
HAMBURG, N.Y. — The New York Lottery has announced a winning ticket for the August 30 Powerball drawing was sold in Western New York. The ticket won third-prize, worth $50,000. It was sold at the 7-Eleven at 4981 Southwestern Boulevard in Hamburg, NY. The winning numbers for Saturday night's...
UB projected to be down $6.5 million in this year’s tuition revenue
A decline in international graduate student enrollment is projected to lose UB approximately $6.5 million in its tuition revenue for the upcoming year. The university is expecting a decrease of approximately 750-1,000 students enrolled this fall because of visa processing delays, challenges securing visa appointments...
Which New York City Is Best To Buy A House In
Believe it or not, Buffalo is making waves in the housing market, while New York City struggles to keep up.
Serial Car Radio Thief on Loose in Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls Police responded to the 2400 block of LaSalle Avenue around 10am on August 28th after reports of criminal mischief/larceny....
Niagara Falls Woman Caught Hiding in Target Changing Room Attempting to Shoplift
Niagara Falls Police responded to Target on Niagara Falls Boulevard around 9:45pm on August 28th after reports of a shoplifter. Upon...
