GameStop closing stores across WNY
BUFFALO, N.Y. — GameStop is closing hundreds of locations nationwide, including stores in western New York. While the Texas-based video game retailer has not released an official list of which stores are closing, the GameStop website lists a total of 471 locations as closed with no reopening date listed.
Winter Storm Warning Announced With 18 Inches of Snow, 40 mph Winds Hitting Today
The National Weather Service issued a new winter storm warning as 18 inches of snow and strong winds cause whiteout conditions.
Western New Yorkers rally, show support for protesters in Iran
AMHERST, NY — Western New Yorkers rallied Saturday in Amherst, in support of protestors in Iran. At the intersection of Maple Drive and Transit Road, dozens of people gathered with signs and flags, calling on government officials to support the liberation of Iranian people from the Islamic Republic. One...
Lake effect pummels southtowns with heavy accumulations, poor visibility, forcing schools to close
Lake effect snow has been pummeling the Buffalo southtowns since moving southward across the metro area earlier Monday. Snow by the foot may result in part of the southtowns as a result.
Little Free Sled Library brings winter fun to all
BUFFALO, N.Y. — This winter, a small hill along the Rail Trail in University Heights is bringing big smiles to the community. Thanks to an initiative, neighbors can borrow sleds, enjoy a few runs down the hill, and return them—no purchase required. The Little Free Sled Library is...
10 Places to Get Your Poutine Fix in Buffalo & WNY
Cold weather and comfort food cravings just make sense together and if there is one thing we’re craving right now, it is poutine. We have our Canadian friends to the north to thank for influencing us. Crispy fries, topped with cheese curds and a heavy pour of gravy —it’s the kind of dish that just hits every time....
Buffalo Board of Education to meet Wednesday after school closure plans halted
The next meeting of the Buffalo Public Schools Board of Education meeting is set for this Wednesday, but there has been no word yet on an alternative plan for "right-sizing" in the district. The meeting comes as two schools were originally planned to close at the end of this school...
Why Serious Seafood Lovers Have Been Swearing by This Buffalo Market Since 1877
This article is a paid promotion sponsored by an SOB advertiser and designed to share valuable info with our readers. Is 2026 finally the year you cook food worth bragging about? You know, elevated, adult meals with quality ingredients that sing? Date night meals at home that make you feel damn proud of yourself for...
Crews respond to WNY winter storm
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A winter storm warning is in effect for all of Western New York excluding Allegany, Niagara and Orleans Counties as heavy lake effect snow and wind gusts create sporadic whiteout conditions. A travel advisory is currently in effect until further notice for Erie County after it was first issued...
Joseph Dart and the Invention That Revolutionized Grain Shipping
Joseph Dart, though born in Connecticut, left a lasting mark on American agriculture after moving to Buffalo, New York. Dart is best remembered for his groundbreaking invention that revolutionized the storage and transportation of grain in the United States. The First Machine-Powered Grain Elevator. In 1842, Dart...

















