Man facing charges for taking airport vehicle on joyride through the airport
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — A man sparked chaos at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport after taking an airport vehicle for a joyride, leaving a trail of damage. An NFTA spokesperson says the man, who is from out of state, allegedly got into a cart that was left unattended with the keys still in it. Cell phone video...
Hamburg Pizzeria finds 142-year-old newspaper during renovation
HAMBURG, N.Y. — A local pizzeria is dishing out more than just slices these days — it’s serving up a piece of history nearly 150 years old. While renovating the front of Now Pizzeria on Main Street, a contractor made an unexpected discovery inside the walls: a crumbling newspaper from 1881.
A look at what’s new at the Erie County Fair this year
This weekend on In Focus, we're taking a closer look at county fairs across New York state. JoDee Kenney spoke with Jessica Underberg, CEO of the Erie County Fair, one of the top 20 fairs in the country. There are a lot of new things at this year's fair, including...
Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert issued for Niagara County man
YOUNGSTOWN, N.Y. — A Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert has been issued for Charles Barton Gray, a 76-year-old man who might be disorientated and in need of medical attention. The Niagara County Sheriff's Office said Gray was last seen on Milestrip Road in the Village of Blasdell at 2 p.m. Sunday. Gray was driving a 2016...
Cyclists complete 500-Mile ride across New York for cancer research
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — A journey more than 500 miles long found its finish line in Niagara Falls this weekend, as more than 250 cyclists completed a ride across New York state, all in the name of finding a cure for cancer. The annual ride raises money for cancer...
Negotiations on new lease for Tesla factory spark heated local backlash: ‘Sick of it’
"I want them to open up this process." Negotiations on new lease for Tesla factory spark heated local backlash: 'Sick of it' first appeared on The Cool Down .
New York under toxic air alert warning as skies coated with fine particles
The entire state of New York is under a toxic air alert after it was found that the skies are coated with fine particles.
FREE-Flotsam River Circus at Wilkeson Pointe – August 2 to 3, 2025- Buffalo, NY
FREE-Flotsam River Circus at Wilkeson Pointe – August 2 to 3, 2025 at 7pm with musicians, puppeteers and cricus artists on a traveling raft. It’s small so keep that in mind. August 3- 7pm. More Performances. Aug 4 – TONAWANDA – Gateway Harbor – 7 pm...
Movie lovers celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal
The Erie Canal opened in 1825, and this summer from Albany to Buffalo there have been celebrations of this milestone in American history. From concerts to museum exhibits, upstate New York has been tributing the extraordinary advancement in modern transportation that the Canal provided. Ninety years ago, a play...
Evening Briefing: School district cellphone ban plans reach deadline, Marv Levy looks forward to...
Good evening, Buffalo. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. We continue our stretch of dry and sunny this weekend along with near seasonable high temperatures near 80 on Saturday and mid 80s possible on Sunday. Tomorrow's...