Officials ask for community input to improve Niagara Square
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Nearly $3 million in state funding will help improve traffic flow and accessibility along Buffalo’s Niagara Street corridor and Niagara Square, and officials are looking for community input on the project. A survey is now open, asking people how they utilize that space, the challenges they face a
Seniors express frustration with new no-gambling policy at Amherst Senior Center
AMHERST, N.Y. (WKBW) — For nearly 35 years, 95-year-old Dave Derrico has been a familiar face at the Amherst Senior Center card tables. A retired police lieutenant who supervised the department's gambling squad, Derrico said the center's enforcement of a no-gambling policy has changed an activity many seniors looked fo
‘We have phenomenal students’: Williamsville East tops WNY’s 2026 school rankings
AMHERST, N.Y. (WKBW) — Williamsville East High School claimed the top spot among public high schools in Western New York, according to Buffalo Business First's 2026 School Guide, which has been released. The annual guide ranks the best public schools in the region in partnership with Niche, a national...
Multi-year construction project on the 190 begins Tuesday
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Slow down and stay alert — that’s the message from State Police as phase one of a more than $61 million construction project on the 190 begins Tuesday. “New York State Police will be out there. We anticipate the 190 construction zone will be an elaborate but also sometimes complex environment […]
Man who admitted to killing girlfriend and mother could face trial after sentence vacated
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Charles Jones, who admitted to killing his girlfriend and his own mother in 2019, could face trial after an appellate court vacated his 40-year prison sentence — and prosecutors now want his guilty plea thrown out as well. Jones pleaded guilty to two counts...
America’s Tire Opens First New York Store
America’s Tire has opened its first New York location in Depew. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. The store closes on Sunday. “We’re ready to serve drivers in Erie County and invite them to stop by and get their tires checked for free,” said America’s Tire store manager Noah Howard
Buffalo seeks public input on Niagara Square improvements amid safety concerns
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The City of Buffalo has released a survey seeking public input on potential improvements to Niagara Square, home of the iconic McKinley Monument and located outside of City Hall. The survey, which is on the city's website, seeks feedback from everyone who uses the square...
Kenmore East senior credited for saving neighbor’s life with swift action
TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. — A Kenmore East High School senior is being credited with saving his neighbor's life. School officials say Caelob Wilkins was at home on June 13 when he learned that his neighbor was having an issue with her dialysis machine, which was causing bleeding from her femoral artery. According to the
Cheesy Chick Owner Says She Will Close Williamsville Location
But they will still be in business at other locations
Major pavement rehabilitation, safety enhancement project to commence Monday along I-190
"Anybody that's driven this stretch of the 190 knows this work is needed" - Kelly Holland, New York State Thruway Authority

















