Buffalo suburb draws national attention for affordability and community vibe
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — The Town of Cheektowaga is having a moment in the national and international spotlight. Travel + Leisure magazine featured the Buffalo suburb in an article recently, after a Livability ranking named Cheektowaga as one of the top places to live in the Northeast. Cheektowaga was ranked...
How Public Espresso’s Closure Reflects Buffalo’s Struggling Businesses
Once bustling with life, downtown Buffalo now faces another loss as a popular Buffalo based café prepares to close. It's a bittersweet change for coffee lovers.
New York Plan Targets Everyday Costs for Families
Struggling with rising costs in Upstate New York? Here’s a simple breakdown of what the state says could help.
Broken bathrooms, holes in ceilings, clocks that don’t tick: Burgard alumni demand accountability from...
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A broken first floor bathroom. Inconsistent toiletries in the bathrooms that do work. Tiles damaged by leaking roofs that could burst at any minute. These are some of the conditions that the Burgard Alumni Association told 2 On Your Side about this week. "I'm a caseworker...
Investigation continues into deadly Route 33 crash and reported street racing
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Investigators are continuing to look into last week’s deadly crash on Route 33 in Buffalo. That includes reports of street racing around the time of the incident. JohnLuc Jubert of Buffalo was pronounced dead at ECMC after his vehicle was rear-ended on the Kensington Expressway at Locust Street...
Opportunity Knocks: 175 College Street
This has got to be one of the most beautiful looking houses in the city. The exterior of 175 College Street (circa 1892) is simply marvelous. Designed by architect E.B. Green, the house features 3 beds, 3.1 baths, and a 3.5 car attached garage. The interior of the home is...
NY Man Killed in House Fire
Aaron Besecker – The Buffalo News, N.Y. A man was pronounced dead following a fire early Wednesday on Potomac Avenue, a city spokeswoman said. Firefighters responded to a blaze at 789 Potomac, between Delaware Avenue and Chapin Parkway, about 12:24 a.m., the spokeswoman said in a news release. Firefighters...
New: Downtown Just Got Chicken Tenders Bigger Than Your Head
We are known for a few things. Chicken wings, Goo Goo Dolls sing-a-longs, and viral Bills Mafia videos. But when it comes to major corporate headquarters, the list is a bit shorter. That’s why, when Delaware North and its luxe-dining sister, Patina Group, decide to launch a brand-new concept at the corner of Delaware...
Osteria 166 to close this week, co-owners plan new dining concept in downtown Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — This is the last week for Osteria 166 before they close their doors at 166 Franklin and prepare for a new concept restaurant in downtown Buffalo. “The last few weeks have been a bit of an emotional roller coaster for us – excitement about what’s ahead, sadness saying goodbye to this location, but most...
Man dies after jumping into Erie Canal to avoid police in Tonawanda
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man died after he jumped into the Erie Canal in an attempt to evade police in Tonawanda early Thursday morning. Police attempted to pull over a car just after 1:10 a.m. Thursday near Main Street and Niagara Street in Tonawanda. The driver proceeded over Renaissance Bridge into North...
