Cyrenius Chapin: Buffalo’s first doctor was also a hero in War of 1812
BUFFALO, N.Y. — This is a story about the birth of Buffalo. "I think every community in America has a man who really helped found the city" says Dr. Thomas Rosenthal, a local author, and Emeritus Professor of Family Medicine at University at Buffalo. Rosenthal recently published his latest book "Cyrenius Chapin:...
Woman Found Dead, Boat Operator Still Missing After Niagara River Crash: Nysp
Troopers say Natalie Sansivero, 46, of Grand Island, was recovered from the water on Friday, July 25, about a mile from where the crash happened. She was last seen aboard a 35-foot 2015 Scout Boat that collided in the river on Tuesday night, July 23, around 9:38 p.m., according to New York State Police.
Man Charged After Dog Suffers Skull Fractures
A Buffalo resident has been charged with animal cruelty after a 9-year-old Chihuahua named Bella sustained severe injuries including...
Buffalo man arrested for pointing laser at Sheriff’s department helicopter
A Buffalo man has been arrested for pointing a blue laser at the Erie County Sheriff’s Air 1 helicopter Sunday morning. Read more from WBEN:
Misty memory: Woman celebrates 105th birthday by riding on Maid of the Mist
Emily Bula, a longtime resident of western New York realized a lifelong dream on July 24: A day before her 105th birthday, she got to ride on the Maid of the Mist, the boat that ferries tourists near Niagara Falls.
NY weather: Prepare for dense fog in New York until Saturday morning
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 1:36 a.m. on Saturday for dense fog until 8 a.m. for Niagara, Orleans, Erie and Genesee counties. "Webcams and satellite products show areas of fog across the Niagara Frontier, including locations near the Niagara River and along Interstate 90. Some of this fog...
Buffalo Forecast: Dry Weather Takes Over After Morning Showers Sunday, 90°F Heat Arrives Monday
Buffalo, N.Y. – Scattered rain showers are expected to taper off across western New York by midday Sunday, giving way to dry skies and climbing temperatures through the start of the week. According to the National Weather Service in Buffalo, Sunday’s showers will gradually clear by late morning, with...
Niagara County hosting paint recycling drive
PENDLETON, N.Y. — Niagara County is holding a paint recycling event this Saturday, July 26 at the Starpoint Central School District campus in Pendleton. and paint-recycling company GreenSheen. Niagara County residents and businesses are welcome to bring up to 100 gallons of latex or oil-based paint in its original...
Passengers forced to evacuate American Airlines flight on runway due to tire issue: company
A flight from Denver International Airport headed to Miami International Airport was stopped on the Denver runway on Saturday.
Scanlon says he’s focused on finishing his terms as acting mayor and in the...
BUFFALO, N.Y. — In the month since the Democratic Primary, acting Mayor Chris Scanlon has been busy resetting his agenda for his remaining days in office. But speculation about how long he'll remain in office has been rampant since the primary. Scanlon initially committed to running an independent run...