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BUFFALO, N.Y. — Does Mayor Ryan's 2026-2027 budget specifically add 74 new police officers to the department next fiscal year?. Does Mayor Ryan's budget book indicate that current staffing levels are more than 70 bodies below the budgeted figure?. Yes. Math is fun, and budget books can be confusing,...

Good evening, Buffalo. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Another round of showers and possibly strong to severe thunderstorms arrives into the early evening. While we do not expect widespread severe weather, we all get wet and some storms could contain damaging wind, sizable hail and rotation. The highest risk...

By: Frank Parlato Special to Niagara Action      Mayor Robert Restaino addressed the public via YouTube, promoting his Centennial Park project-a proposed $200 million arena.      The vision was compelling-ice rinks and concerts, a city reborn under bright lights.      A mayor. A vision. A rink in the middle of a town. He appeared on screen, earnest, poised.      He talked. I listened.      The Mayor said...

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement responded to the Seneca One Stop on Niagara Street around 1:45pm on April 4th after reports of an assault in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller said that an adult white male was attempting to strike others with a stick and choke them with a phone cord. The items were taken away. Police responded to the scene...

If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. Reggae icons Buju Banton and Stephen Marley are joining forces for the first time on a full‑scale U.S. tour, bringing their newly announced “Roots and Rhymes” U.S. summer 2026 tour to Upstate New York this summer.

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 7:09pm on April 5th after reports of menacing with a weapon on Grand Street in Lockport. The 911 caller reported that an evicted male was sitting outside with a large butcher knife. The suspect was near the residence where he was previously evicted. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if...

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 9:31pm on April 6th after reports of a domestic incident on April 6th on Pritchard Street in Buffalo. The 911 caller told police that a man was outside on the porch following an argument involving a BB gun and choking. He was later found crying. Police responded to the scene. It is...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Fire crews battled a house fire in Orchard Park on Thursday afternoon. The fire took place on Golden Crescent Way near New Taylor Road. Officials said one firefighter sustained minor injuries and that the house is a total loss. Officials said an excavator was on its way for an emergency demolition.

Looking to clear out some space or pick up something useful in Depew? Here are a few local freebies and offers that might catch your eye this week. If you’re handy or need parts, this small fridge could be worth a look. It’s being given away for free and may be best suited for scrap or repair.

Erie County’s maintenance and facilities scene is buzzing right now. From hands-on landscaping to technical repair work, there are several solid openings for folks who like to stay active and see the results of their work every day.