Boulevard Mall in Amherst NY: From Crowds to Empty Concourse and Delayed Redevelopment
The Boulevard Mall opened in 1962, bringing an enclosed shopping center to Amherst, New York, for the first time. It stood on Niagara Falls Boulevard, a road already busy with traffic, and took its name directly from that strip. The concourse stretched across 904,000 square feet, and the two anchor...
Where Does New York Rank Among The Best States To Live?
While life in any state certainly is not perfect, each has its own unique characteristics that make it a great place to live. Cost of living, quality of education, natural beauty, and so many other factors come into play when adding up the quality of life factor. The experts at...
Rounds of showers and thunderstorms usher in a cool change for WNY
National Weather Service forecasters say a cold front will bring a round of showers and a few thunderstorms Sunday, followed by cooler weather for the start of the work week.
Firefighters rescue man from house fire in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo man is in the hospital after he was rescued from a house fire in Kaisertown. Fire officials say they were called to a home on Weimer Street for a report of an air conditioner on Fire around noon Friday. Buffalo Fire Division Chief Todd...
Thousands Enjoyed Culture & Heritage At The 23rd Annual Puerto Rican and Hispanic Day...
If you were to go around Western New York and ask, it is more than likely that just about every person you talk to would agree that 2025 has been one of the best summers we've had in the region in a very long time. From the amazing weather we've had to all of the great concerts, events, and shows that have hit the...
North Tonawanda police arrest suspect in armed robbery
NORTH TONAWANDA — Police arrested a suspect in connection with an armed robbery that occurred early Saturday morning in the area of Oliver Street and Center Avenue. Officers responded to the robbery report at approximately 3:55 a.m. on Aug. 16. The suspect had fled the scene before police arrived.
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center receiving multimillion-dollar grant for upgrades
Millions of dollars are coming to facilitate upgrades at a Niagara County hospital. Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has been awarded $28.4 million through New York State’s Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program IV. It will go toward modernizing facilities and strengthening emergency services....
New York Weather Alert: Buffalo Faces Thunderstorm Risk and Heavy Rain Saturday Night, August...
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Western New York could see travel troubles Saturday night as showers and thunderstorms develop across Erie County and along the I-90 corridor. Strong downpours may reduce visibility for drivers, while ponding on roadways could cause hydroplaning hazards during peak evening travel. According to the...
Dr. Mubenga ready to help move Buffalo Public Schools forward
After being sworn into office as superintendent of Buffalo Public Schools on Thursday, Dr. Pascal Mubenga is now focusing on the short-term goals that will hope to lead to long-term success for the district. Read more from WBEN:
Niagara Falls Man Arrested After Hostile Encounter During Traffic Stop
Niagara Falls Police were on routine patrol around 10:30am on August 14th when they observed a vehicle pass by going northbound on 19th...