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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred around 8:40 p.m. on Monday night near Niagara Street and Maryland Street. According to police, a large fight broke out amongst a group of teens, during which a male victim suffered a laceration to the hand. The injury is considered non-lif

A University at Buffalo student died last year after a fire broke out in his unpermitted attic apartment. So far the property owner, Joseph Parlato, has faced no repercussions. It’s been a year since a fire destroyed a University Heights house and claimed the life of 25-year-old University at Buffalo...

We continue the series on walking Buffalo, from the intrepid couple who began walking every day—no matter the weather—in the early years of Covid. They think (without being systematic) they walked every street in Buffalo, and many in other cities and towns, taking over 30,000 photos, shared in this series. While not us

One of the most exquisite single family homes in the region is now on the market. Built in 1891, the 6,127 SF Greek Revival mansion features 5 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 partial baths. This exquisite home serves up a chef’s kitchen, as well as a secluded upper terrace and tantalizing pool area. There’s also a 2-car attache

Submitted by the Niagara County Public Information Office. The Niagara County Department of Employment and Training will hold an outdoor career fair this Wednesday, June 17, at Oppenheim Park for those seeking employment. More than 80 companies with open positions are now confirmed to take part. “Each year, we host...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Students at Lafayette International High School on Buffalo's West Side speak approximately 30 different languages, but multilingual learners in New York State face educational disparities. A teacher training pipeline program aims to help. Assemblymember Jon Rivera (D) says $250,000 in this year's

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — This weekend’s Wake Up Wags featured Strider, a “sweet” dog who is looking for a forever home. “Strider came from Georgia with his sibling Murphy and unfortunately they are kind of a little bit on the scared and shy side,” Julie Starr with Buddy’s Second Chance Rescue said. “He is a really good b

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A citizen of Brazil was arrested and charged after allegedly escaping from a federal detention facility in Buffalo, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said on Monday. Ernando Elias Orelio, 38, is accused of climbing a fence onto the roof to escape. The officer found Orelio on the roof, where he allegedly

Submitted by the City of Buffalo Office of the Mayor. The City of Buffalo Animal Shelter is urgently calling on the community to help as the shelter faces a critical capacity crisis. With no open dog kennels available, some new arrivals are now being housed in temporary overflow crates. The shelter currently has 48 ado

New York State has designated a new highway route connecting Auburn to Niagara Falls to honor abolitionist Harriet Tubman and those who escaped slavery, with the aim of promoting local businesses and educating visitors about the area's history.