Six arrested in WNY in child exploitation sting
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Six men are facing charges for sexually exploiting children. The New York State Police, along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Town of Lancaster Police Department, conducted an operation targeting individuals involved in the online exploitation of children. The operation, which took...
Treegate Grows: Mayor Restaino Dismisses Critics as ‘Social Media Warriors’
Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino is facing scrutiny after trees were removed from his College Avenue property and a neighboring yard....
Former Buffalo police officer ordered to do community service for allegedly hitting officer during...
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A former Buffalo police officer was ordered to do 50 hours of community service for hitting an officer who was conducting a looting investigation during the Christmas blizzard of 2022, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office said Monday. Cariol Horne, 57, interfered with police officers when...
Buffalo State College student injured in shooting at party on Saturday
Buffalo Police are looking for suspects after a Buffalo State College student was injured in a shooting at a party on East Amherst Street early Saturday morning.
Western New York Faces Growing Drought Amid Prolonged Dry Spell
Buffalo, NY – Western New York is facing worsening drought conditions, with most of the region now classified as being in a moderate to severe drought, according to the National Weather Service’s Buffalo office. The agency said in a Saturday update that ongoing dry and warm weather has...
Officer exposed to fentanyl at Wende prison
A correction officer at Wende Correctional Facility was hospitalized after being exposed to fentanyl while on duty Tuesday, officials said. The 55-year-old officer, a 10-year veteran, began feeling dizzy and nauseous while opening cells for inmate recreation. She also reported a burning sensation throughout her body....
Police investigating shooting on East Amherst St.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Police are investigating a shooting that took place on East Amherst Street early Saturday morning, officials announced. Officials said a 20-year-old male Buffalo State University student was shot in the arm and taken by ambulance to the Erie County Medical Center. The injury is...
Buffalo Public Schools hosts open interviews for school bus aides
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Public Schools on Saturday hosted open interviews for school bus aides at Waterfront Elementary School PS 95. Job offers were made on the spot, and the event itself was a big success for the school district. More than 140 people applied, but it will not be the last time BPS holds the interviews.
Moving tribute honors fallen heroes in Western New York
A powerful tribute to fallen heroes has come to Western New York this weekend, offering the community a chance to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
The Best Biscuits And Gravy In New York Is Hiding Inside This Unpretentious Diner
Sometimes the most extraordinary food experiences happen in the most ordinary-looking places, and nowhere is that more true than at Swan Street Diner in Buffalo, New York. This converted trolley car serves biscuits and gravy so phenomenal that you’ll wonder why you ever settled for the mediocre versions you’ve been...
