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Streetsblog Empire State has been tracking Buffalo’s slow reckoning with its car-dominated streets for much of this year. In July, we reported on Mayor Sean Ryan’s plan to overhaul Niagara Square, the chaotic roundabout in front of City Hall that has long been dreaded by pedestrians, cyclists and drivers alike.

WKBN's Game of the Week cameras will be out in full force to bring you all the action from Friday's St. Francis-Cardinal Mooney matchup.

"For the love of God, after decades-and-decades talking about it, let's get something going"

A husband and wife from Brant who failed to provide necessary care for more than 200 farm animals were recently sentenced. Erie County District Attorney Michael Keane says 78-year-old Donald George was sentenced to 30 days in jail and two years probation, while 75-year-old Bonnie George received a sentence of 15 days i

POLICE AUDIO CAN BE FOUND AT THE END OF THIS ARTICLE: Law enforcement received a call around 12:21am on September 21st after reports of a hostage situation on Buffalo Avenue in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller, a third-party, told dispatch that her sister contacted her and said she was being held hostage. The man holding

Big-name steakhouses get the headlines. The quieter ones get repeat customers. Across New York, plenty of diners would happily skip the velvet ropes, celebrity sightings, and reservations that require military-level planning. They know where the real action is. Old-school dining rooms, neighborhood favorites, and steak

For the second time in the past year, one of the major anchors of the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus is being rebranded following a major donation from one of the region's top business, civic and philanthropic leaders. Read more from WBEN:

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The New York State Board of Regents announced last week that it’s moving into the next phase of NY Inspires; under this education transformation, high school students will no longer have to pass Regents exams to graduate, starting with the class of 2028. “For us, it’s thinking, we have these stud

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Several traffic signals across Buffalo have been out or operating on temporary equipment for extended periods, despite a budget pledge from city officials to keep parts in stock to speed up repairs. Last week, a traffic signal at Bidwell and Elmwood was repaired after being...

By: Sumit Majumdar Vice Chairman, Chief Sustainability Officer and Operating Partner of Verite Capital Partners |  Lead Director of Energy and Agriculture Sectors As Buffalo Biodiesel continues to innovate and expand its footprint across Western New York, the company recently undertook significant plant upgrades. Large