Amtrak train strikes, kills Tonawanda man late Wednesday night
TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. — A Tonawanda man was killed Wednesday night after being struck by Amtrak train near Sheridan Drive. Town of Tonawanda Police said officers responded around 10:38 p.m. Wednesday, following reports of a pedestrian struck by an Amtrak train. The incident happened just north of Sheridan Drive, near
Larkin Square Introduces “Sauna Club”
Along with a litany of other incredible offerings that Larkin Square continues to roll out, the latest and greatest pop-up concept is Sauna Club. Currently, the wellness community is abuzz about the introduction of sauna pop-ups around Buffalo. Now, Larkin Square is joining in on the fun, by taking the sauna experience
New Hibachi Restaurant Coming Soon to the Southtowns!!!
The sign on the door says "opening soon"! So exciting.
Hamburg Says Goodbye to Mason’s Grille 52 After 23 Years
After 23 years, Mason’s Grille 52 has officially closed its doors in Hamburg, New York, and the village is feeling it. The Ayer family announced the Hamburg restaurant closing in May 2026, wrapping up more than two decades of running one of the most dependable neighborhood dining spots in Western New York. Their farewe
Niagara Falls Woman Escapes After Being Beaten and Dragged Into House
POLICE AUDIO CAN BE FOUND AT THE END OF THIS ARTICLE: Law enforcement received a call around 7:28am on May 13th after reports of a violent assault on Willow Avenue in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller and victim told police that a male "beat her" and "dragged her" to his house. She was able to […]
Niagara Falls Resident Threatens to Shoot Postal Carrier with Firearm in Street
POLICE AUDIO CAN BE FOUND AT THE END OF THIS ARTICLE: Law enforcement received a call around 4:25pm on May 14th after reports of menacing on the 2700 block of 21st Street in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller, who is a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier, told police that a resident "has his address" and […]
Chicken Salad Chick signs 25-store deal in New York
Chicken Salad Chick has signed a 25-unit franchise development deal covering upstate New York, including the Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo and Albany markets, according to a Wednesday press release. The deal is the brand’s biggest in terms of unit count, and will bring its Southern-inspired menu to cities as far north..
‘A sad sight’: Save A Lot in Buffalo closes for good
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Save A Lot at 2160 Genesee Street in Buffalo is permanently closed, with a sign thanking customers for their patronage on Thursday. A gap in the shutters revealed an empty store in disarray, with shelves already cleared out. Neighbors say it has been closed...
Evening Briefing: School closures are coming, BPS officials say, construction manager named for 5/14...
Good evening, Buffalo We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Our unsettled and chilly weather will continue into Thursday. We will not see heavy rain, but there could be some passing sprinkles and light showers around. Temperatures...
Ancient Scratches Reveal a Time When Buffalo’s Snowbelt Ran in Reverse
Buffalo sits in one of the snowiest corners of the United States, yet the ground beneath the city carries evidence that this was not always the case. Faint, west-moving grooves etched into the landscape point to a period when icebergs and glacial ice traveled in the opposite direction from today’s prevailing winds. The
