Niagara Falls man admits to murdering 79-year-old
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Niagara Falls man admitted to killing a 79-year-old woman in their shared apartment in July 2025, the Niagara County District Attorney’s Office said Monday. William Smith, 66, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for killing 79-year-old Valerie Maye and is facing a sentence of between 20 and
Kearns celebrates Anderson’s Frozen Custard for 80 years of serving Erie County
Family-owned Erie County institution recognized for 8 decades of community, tradition & support for local veterans. Submitted by the Office of Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns. Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns is congratulating Anderson’s Frozen Custard on the occasion of its 80th anniversary, recognizing the bel
Yemeni coffee shops are rising in popularity, bringing awareness to Lackawanna’s community
LACKAWANNA, N.Y. — Chances are high that a Yemeni coffee shop has popped up near you. According to Technomic, the number of locations owned by the six largest chains jumped 50% in just the last year. This rise in popularity puts Yemeni culture in the spotlight. In the tight-knit...
Big Reveal: Mercy Hospital Daycare Center
Catholic Health and Mercy Hospital of Buffalo are proposing a daycare center at the northwest corner of Abbott Road and Salem Street. The nearly 7,000 sq.ft. building would serve the nearby Mercy Hospital of Buffalo workforce as well as the surrounding community. From the Project Application:. This project includes the
2 cases of bat rabies confirmed in Niagara County
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two cases of rabies in bats have been confirmed in Niagara County after one bat was captured in Niagara Falls and another was captured in Lockport last week. The Niagara County Health Department received confirmation of the two positive cases from the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth
NY Save A Lot Unveils Updates With Tailgate Tasting Party
Save A Lot‘s store at 15 W. Main St. in LeRoy, New York, celebrated its customers Sept. 12 with a tailgate tasting party. The occasion also served as a way to introduce customers to its newly refreshed interior. From 11 a.m.-2 p.m. that Saturday, customers enjoyed hot deals on...
Eggert Elementary principal placed on leave amid ‘ongoing internal review’
The principal of Eggert Elementary School has been placed on administrative leave, the Orchard Park Central School District confirmed to 7 News on Monday.
Waterfront expansion project starts collecting public feedback
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A pop-up event inviting the community to share their ideas for Canalside was hosted at the Erie Basin Marina on Sunday, as part of the next phase of Empire State Development’s Buffalo waterfront expansion project, Canalside: The Next Wave. Visitors were asked a series of questions about their exp
Gas hits $4.42/gallon in Buffalo after 10 cent spike
Gas hits $4.42/gallon in Buffalo after 10 cent spike
The Last Day Of Summer Will Be A Chilly One In Western New York
Some artic air will keep us cool in Western New York

















