‘It’s never too late’: Senior Wishes celebrates 500 wishes
As founder Wendy Backman retires, Senior Wishes begins a new chapter of serving Western New York seniors.
Spotted Octopus Brewing Company to Relocate and Expand Taproom to 500 Seneca
Spotted Octopus Brewing Co. has announced that is relocating, and expanding, into the former Dobutsu restaurant location at 500 Seneca. Until this point, Spotted Octopus has enjoyed a prosperous run at 41 Edward Street in Allentown. The combination of quaint pub-like, taproom atmosphere and beer garden grounds has work
$150K reward offered for information after letter carrier was robbed in Buffalo
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $150K for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect(s) involved in the robbery of a USPS letter carrier in Buffalo.
Rough rail crossing complaints raise oversight questions in Hamburg
HAMBURG, N.Y. (WKBW) — When residents in Hamburg reached out to 7 News about a rough railroad crossing on Lakeview Road, they were looking for answers about when it would be fixed. What we found raised a different question entirely: Who is responsible for making sure railroad crossings are...
Elmwood Village residents face unexpected costs in National Fuel pipeline project
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Residents in Buffalo's Elmwood Village are telling 7 News they were blindsided by unexpected repair costs after National Fuel discovered gas leaks inside their homes during a neighborhood pipeline replacement project. Homeowners living at Brantford Place received a letter in February from Nationa
‘He just wanted a brewski’: Break-in Suspect Found Inside 7-Eleven Beer Cooler in Niagara...
POLICE AUDIO CAN BE FOUND AT THE END OF THIS ARTICLE: Law enforcement received a call around 4:52am on June 21st after reports of suspicious activity at 7-Eleven on the 400 block of Niagara Street in Niagara Falls. There was no indication on the audio how police became aware of the possible individual inside 7-Eleven [
Buffalo School Board member resigns, citing transparency and accountability issues
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo School Board member Cindi McEachon announced her resignation from the board on Wednesday, saying that she has concerns about the board’s transparency and accountability. “This was not an easy decision. However, I have serious concerns about the Board’s current governance practices and whe
An inside look into Rivera’s primary campaign
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A stunning upset. A bit of a shock. That’s how some people are describing the outcome of New York’s Democratic primary for the 61st Senate District after Assemblymember Jon Rivera secured a win. According to the Erie County Board of Elections, with 99% of all votes counted, Rivera secured 55% of
Chinese citizen arrested, charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A citizen of China was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to commit wire fraud, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said on Wednesday. According to a criminal complaint by a town of Tonawanda resident, the resident received a Microsoft aler
The Plugs I Met 2.5 – EP by Benny The Butcher
Benny The Butcher remains one of Buffalo's finest MCs, and on Wednesday, he delivered a new EP for his fans. Benny The Butcher has consistently been one of the best MCs on the East Coast over the past decade or so. Overall, he has delivered some exceptional albums, and his fans are always looking forward to more. On We
