New cremation complex unveiled at Mount Calvary Cemetery
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Cheektowaga cemetery opened up a new cremation complex, giving families another option in letting their loved ones rest. Mount Calvary Cemetery in Cheektowaga held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday for what is called a “Cremation Niche Complex.” It will be made of glass and will be located next to the […]
Volunteer firefighter numbers hit 40-year low in New York during a push for new...
WHEATFIELD, N.Y. — Volunteer fire departments across New York have hit a 40-year low in membership, prompting renewed efforts to boost recruitment, retention, and call on state lawmakers to take a serious look at the problem. The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) kicked off its...
Aaron’s Wednesday Weather: Another round of storms will develop this afternoon
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Another round of showers and thunderstorms will develop this afternoon. The storms could be strong to severe. An isolated tornado is possible across the Southern Tier. Storms will develop again on Thursday. WEDNESDAY. MORNING: Early showers, near 60. AFTERNOON: T-storms, near 70. THURSDAY. MORNING: Showers,...
Common Council Resolution Calls for safeguards in planned city property sales
BUFFALO, N.Y. — City leaders say as many as 6,000 vacant or city-held properties could soon be put up for sale, raising concerns among some officials about whether local residents will have a fair chance to buy them. Buffalo Common Council Member Rasheed N.C. Wyatt introduced a resolution during...
1 dead after crash on Hopkins Road in Amherst
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — One person is dead following a three-vehicle crash on Hopkins Road in Amherst on Tuesday, Amherst Police said. Officers responded to the crash shortly before 6 p.m. Officials said a Ford Mustang that was traveling northbound on Hopkins Road collided head-on with a 2019 Honda Pilot that was driving southbound, and […]
Jury convicts Upstate NY man who strangled his significant other’s puppy
An Upstate New York jury convicted a 33-year-old man on Tuesday afternoon for strangling a puppy belonging to his significant other. Brandon J. Wall of Niagara Falls was found guilty of aggravated cruelty to an animal and criminal mischief in the second degree. The puppy required intensive veterinary care to...
Comptroller proposes sharing surplus cash with Tonawanda, Lackawanna, Buffalo
Erie County Comptroller Kevin Hardwick is proposing a plan to share a portion of the county's upcoming budget surplus with its three cities: Lackawanna, Tonawanda and Buffalo.
One person killed in three-car crash in Amherst
AMHERST, N.Y. (WKBW) — Amherst Police are investigating a deadly, three-car crash on Hopkins Road Tuesday night. Police say they responded to the crash around 5:42pm. A 43-year-old man from Amherst was driving a Ford Mustang northbound on Hopkins Road when he collided with a Honda Pilot coming from the opposite direction, driven by a 56-year-old man. Then the...
DEC announces angler outreach meeting at Woodlawn Beach State Park
Biologists to provide update on Lake Erie & Upper Niagara River fisheries. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation press release. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is inviting the public to learn more about the status of Lake Erie and Upper Niagara River fisheries at a public meeting from 6-9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at Woodlawn Beach State Park’s...
What’s On in Buffalo: John Legend, Southern Rock, and a One-Woman Odyssey
William Shakespeare wrote, “April hath put a spirit of youth in everything,” and looking at what’s happening in Buffalo this month, we couldn’t agree more. If you’re ready to feel that energy, get out and experience some of the incredible events happening around the city.
