Man who tried to kidnap student from Buffalo school sentenced to 5 years in...
The man who admitted to the attempted kidnapping of a student at a Buffalo public school last year has learned his fate. Shane Cronin, 31, of Lombard, Illinois, will spend the next five years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision. Last year, he pleaded guilty to one count each of attempted...
‘It needs to be addressed’: Uncertainty and fear impacting Latino-owned restaurants in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Fear and uncertainty surrounding immigration enforcement are being felt in the Latino community, and business owners say the effects are beginning to show, especially for restaurants that rely on daily foot traffic. On Buffalo's West Side, La Casa de Sabores sits, a restaurant serving...
Police Department Retrains Officers on Immigration Enforcement Policies After New York Focus Investigation
Cheektowaga police called US Border Patrol when they encountered people they suspected of being in the country illegally. | Cheektowaga badge: Cheektowaga Police Department; CBP Badge: DHS; Walden Galleria Mall photo: Cathy Smith/Wikimedia Commons | Illustration: New York Focus. Sign up for Staying Focused, our...
‘Safer for the environment’: Southtowns funeral home now offering green burials
HAMBURG, N.Y. (WKBW) — These days, there are many options when it comes to making end-of-life plans. A funeral home in the Southtowns recently became the first in Erie County to get certified in green burials. "We've embraced it wholeheartedly," said Charles Castiglia, owner of Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home....
Western NY – Snow Squall Warning: I-90, I-390 Travel Turns Dangerous; Whiteout Conditions Reported...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Buffalo, NY – Drivers across western and central New York are facing rapidly deteriorating road conditions Thursday morning as a dangerous snow squall moves through the region, prompting a Snow Squall...
Hit Job Exposed as Two Men Indicted in Niagara Falls Murder-for-Payment Plot
Two men are now facing multiple murder and conspiracy charges after Niagara County prosecutors unsealed a superseding indictment in connection with a fatal 2024 shooting in Niagara Falls. According to the Niagara County District Attorney's Office, Marvin E. Porter, 37, and Rojae J. Mitchell, 23, have been charged...
Schools prepare for cold snap as temperatures begin to drop
School superintendents are closely monitoring weather conditions ahead of any potential cancellation decisions.
Several school districts receive ‘non-credible’ bomb threat
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Over a dozen school districts across Western New York were on high alert Wednesday after receiving a bomb threat by email, which was later deemed non-credible. “Whether or not this person could actually do it, carry it out, or had intention of carrying it out, this is a serious matter,” said […]
‘Want best driving surface’: Buffalo set to try new technology on snowplows to improve...
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Just three weeks into Sean Ryan’s term as Buffalo mayor, changes are coming to the city’s snowplows, with a plan to make sure plows now scrape right against the pavement for the first time in years. If you’ve ever seen City of Buffalo...
Movies and TV shows casting in Buffalo
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
