Winds of Fortune on Grant Street
Great news for Grant Street comes in the form of the official closing of 212-220 Grant Street and the leasing of the music venue and bar formerly known as “The Tabernacle.”. Realtor Carmelo Parlato has been busy over on Grant Street, who had this to say about this big...
5 arrested on attempted rape charges following online investigation
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Five people from Buffalo, Lancaster, and Lewiston face attempted rape charges following an online investigation by the FBI, New York State Police and Lancaster Police. Police said Domenic Folsom, 24, of Lancaster, Mohammed Hassan, 26, of Buffalo, CJ Wolf, 34, of Lewiston, Aleksandr Tumash, 41,...
Buffalo, New York Leads as the Fastest-Selling Housing Market
Buffalo, New York has emerged as the fastest-selling housing market in the United States, with homes selling in an average of just 12 days. The median listing price is $239,000, making it attractive for buyers and investors. This rapid turnover contrasts with the national average of 51 days on the market. Other...
Berry is looking for a forever home
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — On this weekend’s Wake Up Wags, we met Berry, a “sweet” dog who is looking for her forever home. “Berry is about 7 months old,” said Julie Starr from Buddy’s Second Chance Rescue. “She’s about 40 pounds. She’s good with dogs, she’s also good with cats, which is a bonus.” Watch […]
Historic Seneca Chief arrives in Central New York for the Erie Canal’s bicentennial
Two hundred years after Governor DeWitt Clinton’s historic “wedding of the waters,” a hand-built replica of his vessel, the Seneca Chief, is once again tracing the Erie Canal from Buffalo to New York City. The voyage marks the bicentennial of the canal that connected the Great Lakes region to the Atlantic ocean...
CanAm Freedom Ride honors Underground Railroad history and cross-border ties
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Cyclists from both sides of the border came together for the CanAm Freedom Ride on Saturday. Riders started in the morning at Freedom Park in Buffalo, then crossed the Peace Bridge into Fort Erie before returning during the afternoon. The event marked not only the longstanding friendship between the...
Car drives into Niagara River from Scenic Parkway
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A car drove into the Niagara River from the Niagara Scenic Parkway on Monday morning, according to New York State Police. Police said that a truck reportedly drove off the Niagara Scenic Parkway and into the Niagara River near the Bird Overlook around 9:15 a.m. Approximately an hour and a half...
Historic Buffalo neighborhoods now part of a new heritage district
A large swath of Buffalo’s Black Rock and West Side neighborhoods are now part of a state-designated Scajaquada Heritage District that covers such areas as Buffalo State University, AKG Buffalo museum, Delaware Park and Forest Lawn Cemetery.
The beginning of the end of the Buffalo News’ print edition
Elimination of Monday paper is a sign of things to come. Meanwhile, Terry Pegula keeps getting richer off his Bills and Sabres, at considerable cost to fans and taxpayers. The Buffalo News announced Friday that it will stop printing a Monday edition starting Nov. 3. It’s part of an industry trend, with some dailies...
Man sentenced for stealing $450K from volunteer fire co. to fund gambling habit
A Depew man has been sentenced for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a volunteer fire company to support his gambling habit.

















