Buffalo NY

Starting March 30, 2026, all vehicles going to Shelters 1–4, the Martin Lodge, and the MacKinnon Lodge in Chestnut Ridge Park must use the entrance on Route 277, near Shelter 1. The road by Shelter 5 will be closed to traffic and cannot be used.

Residents can check current and upcoming road closures in Erie County caused by storms or construction through the Erie County Department of Public Works interactive map. The map provides real-time updates to help drivers plan safer routes. View the map at https://t.co/kxkDUcx2hz.

Hamburg, New York – Nestled in a former cement quarry, Penn Dixie Fossil Park & Nature Reserve offers a rare glimpse into the Middle Devonian Period, roughly 380 million years ago. This 54-acre site preserves layers of shale and limestone from ancient shallow tropical seas that once covered western New York. Visitors...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — While campaigning for the office of mayor, Sean Ryan repeatedly promised that he would be bring in New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli to conduct a full audit of the city's finances. Mayor Ryan said it multiple times while campaigning. In June of 2025, during an...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Over 2.7 million Americans answered the call to serve in Vietnam — young men and women defined by courage, sent far away from home to be thrown into a conflict that would change their lives forever. That was certainly the case for Frank E. Cius Jr., a Buffalo native and fresh enlistee […]

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — A longstanding Buffalo tradition returned this weekend as local cooks competed in the annual Buffalo’s Best Kielbasa contest, an event that draws large crowds eager to taste and judge homemade recipes while celebrating Polish heritage ahead of Easter. The competition, which has been held for...

Thousands of people gathered in Niagara Square and marched down Delaware Avenue and Niagara Street in Buffalo as part of the No Kings rally on Saturday. More information. This content is adapted from materials provided by The Buffalo News.

The Darkroom II class at CEPA Gallery (617 Main Street, Buffalo) on April 18, 2026, from 12–4 PM teaches the essentials of black-and-white film printing. Participants ages 16 and up will learn to make contact sheets, evaluate negatives, use an enlarger, and apply creative techniques like dodging and burning. The...

Erie County’s logistics scene is buzzing right now — from aerospace to tech, local employers are looking for skilled pros to keep goods and materials moving smoothly. Employer: NYLON Search (Recruitment & Executive Search)

Erie County’s transportation scene is buzzing with new openings — from school bus routes to long‑haul trucking and delivery contracts. Whether you want steady local work or big‑mile paydays, there’s something here for every driver.