Man Airlifted from Niagara Gorge After Serious Fall
Emergency crews carried out a rescue operation in the Niagara Gorge on Saturday, March 21st after a man in his 60s suffered significant injuries in a fall and had to be airlifted to a nearby hospital. The incident began late Saturday morning when fishermen in the area discovered the injured man and notified...
Honeymoon over? Common Council blasts Ryan administration staff over lack of communication about budget...
BUFFALO, N.Y. — If there was a honeymoon period between the Buffalo Common Council and the Ryan administration, it ended on day 116 of the Mayor's tenure. Tuesday's finance committee meeting popped off, to use the parlance of this reporter's pre-teen children. Members of the Common Council expressed deep...
Blinded by the lights: AAA says drivers are becoming frustrated with bright headlights
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A new AAA study has found that drivers are growing weary of bright headlights. The study, released on Tuesday, found that 6 in 10 drivers find glare from headlights to be a problem when driving after dark. The report goes on to say that over 70% of drivers that say that glare is an issue also feel...
This Southtowns Favorite Just Closed… And Locals Are Crushed
Another one that locals really loved is gone. Winfield’s Pub in Lackawanna has officially closed, with the Daulton family sharing that after a tough couple of years, it became too difficult to keep things going. In a heartfelt message, they thanked customers and staff who felt more like family, reflecting on years of...
One of Buffalo’s Most Loved Coffee Spots Is Closing Its Doors
This is a tough one for Buffalo coffee lovers. Public Espresso just announced it will be closing all operations, with its final day set for Saturday, April 4. After 13 years of fueling Buffalo with seriously good coffee (and even better vibes), the team shared that the changing reality of running a small business has...
Opportunity Knocks: 283 Linwood Avenue
If you’re looking for a house that has it all, look no further. This stunner at 283 Linwood Avenue is the real deal. The single family residence, built in 1900, features five beds, six baths, and loads of amenities. Not only is it an absolute stunner, with its Second Empire curb appeal, the interior boasts a...
Driver airlifted after collision with dump truck in Niagara Co.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A woman was airlifted to ECMC for non-life-threatening injuries following a crash involving a dump truck at the intersection of Hartland Road and Slayton Settlement Road, the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday. Officials responded to calls of a motor vehicle accident shortly...
Hamburg launches camera registry aimed at aiding investigations
HAMBURG, N.Y. (WKBW) — A new program in the Town of Hamburg is asking residents and businesses to register their security cameras in an effort to support criminal investigations. The "SafeCam" registry allows people to voluntarily share the location of their cameras with the Hamburg Police Department. According to...
‘We’re not giving up’: Parishioners keep fighting Buffalo Diocese Road to Renewal
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The plan by the bankrupt Catholic Diocese of Buffalo to right-size and reshape parishes to get on a firm financial footing is getting some tough criticism from parishioners, fighting the Road to Renewal. "I think the Road to Renewal program is coming off the rails,"...
Buffalo Common Council grill city’s top lawyer over plan to hire outside attorneys
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The lead lawyer for the City of Buffalo revealed a plan to hire outside attorneys to negotiate the city's contracts with labor unions Tuesday, and the Buffalo Common Council had questions. Eight of the city's unions are scheduled to negotiate new contracts this year, including...

















