Italy Crowns These Upstate New York Pizzerias As Best In America
Upstate New York pizzerias were just honored by Italians for making the best pizza in America.
Road to Recovery demands release of ‘secret files’ associated with recently arrested priest
A group that assists victims of sexual abuse is calling for more transparency from the Buffalo Diocese following the arrest of priest Jeffrey Nowak. Road to Recovery is demanding that the diocese publicly release the Code of Canon Law 489 secret files associated with Nowak. "The Diocese of Buffalo negligently...
Animal Cruelty Investigation Leads to Hamburg Man’s Arrest
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office has charged a Hamburg man following an investigation into a report of animal cruelty at an address in the Town of Hanover. Sheriff's deputies were called to an address on Old Hanover Road on July 4th and found that 32-year-old Robert Lyman allegedly neglected to care for two dogs
Radioactive contamination homeowners ‘beyond angry’
Lack of definitive answers fueling frustration, anger homeowners say.
Army Corps of Engineers dredging Buffalo Harbor
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The US Army Corps of Engineers will be giving Buffalo Harbor a major facelift this summer. The Corps of Engineers has begun a dredging around 190,000 cubic yards of sediment from the bottom of the harbor. Of that sediment, about 80,000 cubic yards will be placed in the Outer Harbor.
Hochul holds roundtable in Kenmore following executive order pausing data centers
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Gov. Kathy Hochul met with local leaders and residents Monday to discuss the executive order signed last week pausing data centers. The moratorium halts approval for new data centers across the state until July 2027. The meeting was held at the Kenmore-Tonawanda municipal building, where just las
Remembering Kevin O’Brien: The Man Who Made Buffalo a Premier Home for Gypsy Jazz
It is with profound sadness that JazzBuffalo and our entire jazz community mourn the passing of Kevin O’Brien, one of the most influential musicians, ambassadors, and champions of jazz our region has known. For decades, Kevin devoted his life to sharing the joy, artistry, and spirit of Gypsy jazz....
40 Years of the Goo Goo Dolls Exhibit Opening in Buffalo
A new exhibit, “Long Way Home: 40 Years of the Goo Goo Dolls,” will open September 16, 2026 at the The Buffalo History Museum. The exhibition traces the band’s 40-year trajectory, following John Rzeznik and Robby Takac from their underground, early club gigs in Buffalo to selling out massive arenas worldwide.
Buffalo’s school board picks a new member amid major controversy
UPDATE: The board wasted no time in selecting a candidate Monday, voting to nominate Roscoe Henderson — a retired Buffalo police investigator — to fill the seat. Three board members abstained from the vote: Erik Bohen, Adrianna Zullich, and board member Larry Scott. However, I obtained a letter...
Boards to Review Broadway Market Plans
The Planning Board and Preservation Board will review plans for redevelopment of the Broadway Market in coming weeks. Capital funding for the $40-$45 million renovation is from Empire State Development and operations support for BMMI is funded by the Regional Revitalization Partnership. Broadway Market Management, Inc.
