Buffalo Man Arraigned on Murder Charge in Fatal Shooting of Girlfriend
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced that Ramone P. James, 36, of Buffalo, was arraigned in Buffalo City Court on one count of second-degree murder and one count of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Prosecutors allege that on Friday, July 31, 2026, at...
Burke: Local taxpayers deserve vote on tax giveaways benefiting private development projects
State Assemblyman Pat Burke has introduced legislation that would prevent Empire State Development (ESD) and other entities operating under the New York State Urban Development Corporation Act from granting property tax exemptions or PILOT agreements benefiting private development projects in cities without the approva
Elmwood exit repairs not a big issue to area businesses
The Westbound exit on the 198 is closed until Friday
Travel advisories: Shawnee Road, Scajaquada Expressway
Submitted by the New York State Department of Transportation. The New York State Department of Transportation advised motorists that state Route 425 (Shawnee Road) between Stone Ridge Road and Mapleton Road in the Town of Wheatfield will be closed to through traffic for approximately one week beginning at 6 a.m. Wednes
Monday’s EPA, DEC radiation meeting in Niagara draws sparse crowd
Monday's meeting was the third and final meeting scheduled for the public in Niagara County
Main Street restaurant and wine bar closing after 20+ years
Main Street restaurant and wine bar closing after 20+ years
Shango Bistro and Wine Bar announces closure
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — After 21 years, longtime Buffalo business Shango Bistro and Wine Bar has announced it is closing its doors. The restaurant said in a social media post that their final day of service will be Saturday, Aug. 29. “I would like to thank all of our guests, employees, and vendors who have […]
Low Flying Aircraft: An Advisory to Western New York Residents This Week
Here is why you are seeing helicopters and planes.
Organizers work to bring Hood Taste of Buffalo back after cancellation
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Hood Taste of Buffalo may have been canceled, but organizers say they are not giving up. They are working to secure the proper permits and inspections before bringing the event back next month. What was planned as a weekend celebration was canceled after Buffalo...
Done Deal: First Build Buffalo Roots Home in City Sold
The first new Buffalo home constructed under Buffalo Erie Niagara Land Improvement Corporation’s (BENLIC) Build Buffalo Roots initiative has been sold. The residence at 236 Miami Street in the Old First Ward was purchased on Friday for $205,000. BENLIC is constructing 47 income-qualified single-family homes in the city
