After the Fire, a Bigger Stage: Ramree Burmese Joins West Side Bazaar’s Niagara Street...
BUFFALO — Ramree Burmese has joined the eight-restaurant roster at the rebuilt West Side Bazaar, the nonprofit business incubator at 1432 Niagara Street. New York State officials confirmed the vendor lineup during the Bazaar’s reopening, which unveiled a two-story, 16,000-square-foot expansion designed to host dozens...
‘Falls mayor in need of anger management
Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino has once again lashed out at a journalist. He hasn't learned his lesson after being tossed from the bench for his short fuse. Many politicians and bureaucrats drag their feet when they field a request for information from a reporter they don’t like or are asked about something...
Florida Man Charged with Killing Two Brothers During New York Hunting Trip
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. A 65-year-old man from Florida has been charged with killing his two brothers during a hunting trip in Allen, Allegheny County, New York. Police say the suspect shot his 70-year-old and 69-year-old brothers at a family cabin after an argument late Sunday...
Family-Run Gift and Novelty Store Closing After 124 Years
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. A family-run gift and novelty store will close at the end of the year as the owners retire. The closure ends a 124-year history. The store was one of the region's earliest retailers for Halloween items.
Highway Crews Prepare for Snow in Western New York
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Highway departments in Western New York are finalizing preparations as forecasts predict accumulating snow later this week. Crews in Erie and Chautauqua counties have checked equipment, stockpiled salt, and are ready to deploy plow trucks in areas that...
‘Catastrophic’: Buffalo police union warns of mass retirement, safety concerns
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Buffalo Police Benevolent Association has a stark warning about your safety in the City of Buffalo, with a mass retirement expected in the next several months. A healthcare agreement, between the City of Buffalo and the police department, expires at the end of June....
Victim Says Ex-boyfriend Broke her Jaw During Bloody Domestic Incident in Niagara Falls
LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 12:05am on November 22nd after reports of an assault on Michigan Avenue in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller, who is also the victim, stated that her ex-boyfriend punched her in the face. She was in excruciating pain and believed her jaw was broken. The...
AUDIO: Emergency Response for 3-year-old Found Unresponsive in Niagara Falls
LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 9:45pm on November 23rd after reports of a medical emergency on the 600 block of 38th Street in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller stated that a 3-year-old was unresponsive. His condition was unchanged as first responders arrived at the scene. Niagara Falls...
Police Activity Reported at Farmer and Niagara Streets in Buffalo
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. A large number of police officers were seen late Wednesday night at the intersection of Farmer and Niagara Streets in the Black Rock neighborhood of Buffalo. Police arrived at about 11 p.m. and blocked off an area near a local deli.
Buffalo school closures still undecided as committee reviews
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Public Schools is looking at more possible closures to cut costs. One school will definitely close by the end of the school year, but the committee making the decision on closing more says choosing the next one won’t be easy. The Buffalo School Closure Committee has been working to...

















