Gino’s Pizza Place owner is old guard in a new world
Now in his fourth decade of making pizza at his eponymous restaurant in Tonawanda, Gino Pinzone is a part of the old guard who made Buffalo pizza a thing. At seventy years old, he still gets behind the counter of Gino’s Pizza Place at 9 a.m. to make dough, prep sauce, and mentor a new generation of employees.
The 9 Exclusive Hole In The Wall Restaurants In Buffalo, New York That Locals...
In Buffalo, a restaurant recommendation often comes with instructions. Ignore the plain sign. Do not judge the building. Order what the regulars are having. That is usually how you know you are about to eat well. Beyond the famous wing stops, this New York city is full of small kitchens that build loyal followings with
Drive the Thruway? Budget For Higher Tolls in 2027
If you're a regular on the New York State Thruway, your wallet's about to feel it. Tolls increase January 1st.
Buffalo Public announces plan to close eight schools
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Public Schools announced a restructuring plan Friday that would include the closure of eight schools starting in the 2027-2028 school year. According to a statement from Buffalo Public Schools, the closures would include: BPS said that five of the listed schools will be repurposed, while
New York Approves Research License for First U.S. Human Trial of Cannabis-Based VER-01 for...
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information New York regulators have approved a cannabis research license allowing a Williamsville laboratory to participate in the first U.S. human clinical trial of VER-01, an … Continue reading The post New York Approves Research License for First U.S. Human Trial of Cann
1 critical after being shot on Loring Avenue
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — One male is in critical condition after he was shot on Loring Avenue in Buffalo’s Hamlin Park neighborhood on Thursday night, according to police. The man arrived at ECMC in a car around 11:15 p.m. Thursday after he was shot in the torso. Police said a scene was located on Loring […]
Police chase ends in Lake Erie, driver rescued
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An investigation is underway after a police chase ended with a truck driving into Lake Erie at Barcelona Harbor Pier on Friday. Multiple units responded to the slow speed police chase, rescuing the driver. The chase allegedly started with officers approaching a vehicle that was allegedly stopped
Homebuyers Gain the Upper Hand as Inventory Surges in These 3 Markets
Despite rising mortgage rates, resilient buyers are gaining leverage due to a nationwide surge in inventory.
Erie County Sheriff’s Office report for Oct. 2, 2026
The following Grand Island response activity occurred Saturday, Sept. 19, to Friday, Sept. 25, according to the Erie County Sheriff’s Office. ECSO deputies responded to 2,316 complaints among its county districts of 15 municipalities, including Grand Island, for the week of this report. This included 372 premises check
New Seneca Gaming Compact could end revenue sharing
A new gaming compact between the Seneca Nation of Indians and New York State could mean the end of millions of dollars in revenue sharing for three Western New York cities. Read more from WBEN:

















