Thanks for the Memories: 12 Essential WNY Spots That Closed in Summer 2026
There’s nothing worse than pulling up to your favorite lunch spot to find dark windows and a for-lease sign on the patio. The restaurant and small business scene moves fast, and sadly, we’ve had to say goodbye to some serious local staples that we thought were doing a brisk business.
Assemblyman Jon Rivera outlines role of BPS monitor in new bill
New York State assemblyman Jon Rivera (D-149th district) has introduced a bill calling for the state's education commissioner to appoint a monitor for Buffalo Public Schools. The bill also outlines what the monitor's job will be.
Buffalo teen sentenced for bringing gun to BPS School 197
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo teen was sentenced to six months in jail followed by five years of probation for bringing an unloaded gun into a Buffalo public school in April, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office said. The teenager’s name was not released because he was 17 years old at the time of […]
North Tonawanda pausing installation of any Flock cameras
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — North Tonawanda is planning to remove the one Flock camera it has within city limits as the city is pausing the installation of any more Flock cameras for the foreseeable future. North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec, with the support of the city council, voted this week to remove the one […
2026 BUR Fest – For the Love of the Dogs that Could Use Some...
Since being founded in 2018, Buffalo Underdogs Rescue (BUR) has saved more than 2,000 dogs throughout Western New York and beyond. Half of those dogs in the rescue’s foster care came from the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter (CBAS), which just goes to show how important this organization really is.
Letters of protest challenge “Let’s Go Buffalo” trademark application
Letters of protest challenge "Let's Go Buffalo" trademark application.
Sept 4: Bisons ‘Meat Raffle Bash’ with Latina Boulevard Foods to feature OVER 500...
The Bisons first ever Meat Raffle 'Bash is set for Friday, September 4 and we have OVER 500 LBS OF MEAT ready to be won by fans as the Herd hosts the Worcester Red Sox (6:05 p.m.), presented by Latina Boulevard Foods. GET MY TICKETS. Two great Western New York...
Check Out What Only Locals Know About The Erie County Fair
Secrets That You Need To Know About The Erie County Fair
Crack Cocaine, Chaos and a Punch to the Face on Oliver Street in North...
POLICE AUDIO CAN BE FOUND AT THE END OF THIS ARTICLE: Law enforcement received a call around 9:19pm on August 14th after reports of an assault on Oliver Street in North Tonawanda. The 911 caller told police that there was a male outside smoking crack cocaine and that he punched her in the face. Police […]
Man admits to manslaughter for Roslyn Street killing
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man pleaded guilty to a first-degree manslaughter charge Tuesday for shooting and killing another man on Roslyn Street in Buffalo last year, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office said Wednesday. Jaquan Terry, 28, shot and killed 32-year-old D’Anthony Barron while Barron was sitting
