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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — As wildfire smoke continues to affect air quality in Western New York, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz has ordered all county employees who work outside to stay inside. Poloncarz made the announcement on social media Thursday morning, asking employees to return to indoor work sites for the d

POLICE AUDIO CAN BE FOUND AT THE END OF THIS ARTICLE: Law enforcement received a call around 11:57pm on July 10th after reports of a street fight in the area of 19th Street and Pine Avenue in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller told police that a group of 10 to 16 people were in the […]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Wingnutz Bar and Grill will close their location in Allentown, the restaurant announced Thursday. In a social media post, Wingnutz called the closure of their North Street location a “difficult decision.” The Buffalo location opened in October 2025. They thanked the community for their support, s

LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) — On the amateur golf scene, it doesn’t get much better than the Porter Cup. Held annually at the Niagara Falls Country Club, the prestigious tournament has served as a proving ground for 68 major champions, boasting an alumni list that includes legends like Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Brooks

Mental health provider celebrates new location in Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two inmates have been charged with second-degree murder following the death of a 27-year-old at the Erie County Holding Center on July 4, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office said. Around 11 a.m. on July 4, officials said deputies found 27-year-old Antonio Pizarro unresponsive inside a cell

"We should be investing in a diverse energy portfolio that allows us to access not only reliable, but also affordable energy" - State Sen. Rob Ortt

Mike Posner and Ray Williams. Submitted photo Ray Williams was wrapping up a day of work at My Cuts Barbershop on East Main Street on Tuesday when he got a text message asking him to cut hair for someone he never expected — Grammy-nominated singer Mike Posner. Williams said he thought the request was fake, until

Georgia Man Dies in Tragic Hamburg I-90 Highway Crash. State Police say the driver suffered a self-inflicted injury before his vehicle left the New York State Thruway. A Hamburg I-90 fatal crash claimed the life of a 29-year-old Georgia man Wednesday after his car left the New York State Thruway and entered a heavily w

Twenty local police agencies have installed license plate readers and conduct thousands of searches a week of motorists — Cheektowaga in particular. Officials say the technology helps them fight crime, but critics call it unwarranted surveillance. A Flock camera captures the license plate of a visitor to The Boulevard.