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An ongoing investigation by the state department of labor, which is approaching two years, hasn't stopped the Niagara County IDA from doling out yet another grant to fast food operator. The handouts total nearly $900,000. The Niagara County IDA meets Wednesday. Photo by J. Dale Shoemaker. The New York Department...

POLICE AUDIO CAN BE FOUND AT THE END OF THIS ARTICLE: Law enforcement received a call around 2:52pm after reports of a violent assault on a child at Memorial Pool on Payne Avenue in North Tonawanda. The 911 caller, a third-party, told dispatch that a young child was being beaten up by four juveniles at […]

Redevelopment of 505 Pearl Street is shaping up nicely. The front façade was recently power washed bringing out a fresh new look for the six-story Theater District building. Third Nature Capital is turning the long-vacant site into 53 apartments and commercial space. CJS Architects prepared the plans for the work.

Note: The Every Time I Die band store and the newly launched AndyWilliamsForever.com are the only official storefronts managed and operated by the band. Proceeds from purchases made through these stores will go directly to the Williams family and memorial funds. Any other storefronts selling Andy Williams-related merch

An event celebrating the life of “The Butcher” Andy Williams is set to be held in his hometown of Buffalo, New York this month. Williams left a lasting impact in both music and wrestling, and the Buffalo community is coming together on Sunday, September 27 to give him the sendoff he deserves. A Celebration of […]

TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WKBW) — A Town of Tonawanda homeowner is facing thousands of dollars in cleanup and repairs after repeated sewer backups sent raw sewage into his basement. Thomas Slocum has lived in the town with his wife, Stephanie, for 14 years. He said their home has...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A program to expand affordable housing in the city of Buffalo is moving closer to its goal. The “Building Buffalo Roots” program celebrated the first home sold through its program on Wednesday. The program — which is a collaboration with the city of Buffalo, Erie County, Belmont Housing Resources

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The driver in the I-90 tour bus crash that killed five people and injured dozens more will avoid further jail time. Bin Shao was the driver of the bus that crashed on the Thruway on Aug. 22, 2025 while the bus was traveling from Niagara Falls to New York City. He […]

The enhanced space will support cancer education, prevention and screening

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Erie County Sheriff John Garcia is asking Gov. Kathy Hochul to reverse a state decision denying more than $617,000 in reimbursement for parole violators housed in county jails during last year’s state prison staffing crisis. Garcia says Erie County incurred additional costs while holding people...