Buffalo NY

The Town of Cheektowaga is warning residents about a scam reported on March 18, 2026. Scammers are sending fake bills that look like they’re from the Town, asking for payment for services or improvement projects. The Building & Plumbing Department never asks for payments by wire transfer.

The Buffalo Broadcasters Association announced its 2026 Hall of Fame class Wednesday. Among those, former WGR anchor Sandy Kozel and former WBEN host Jon Summers.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Crime Stoppers WNY is offering up rewards for information in connection to a homicide that took place last April. The organization has identified two persons of interest that may be connected to the homicide of 62-year-old Luis Rivera. Crime Stoppers WNY says that the alleged killing took place on...

If you’ve lived in Buffalo for more than five minutes, you’ve probably heard someone say, “You’ve never been to Mooney’s?!”. And yeah… there’s a reason. Mooney’s Sports Bar & Grill isn’t just another bar with decent food. It’s basically Buffalo comfort food turned all the way up — bigger portions, bolder flavors, and...

Was former Erie County corrections officer Niko Carter prosecuted for contraband — or punished for reporting misconduct?

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man who previously lived in Tonawanda admitted to an animal cruelty charge on Tuesday after he stabbed a dog to death last year, the Erie County District Attorney’s office said. On Feb. 24, 21-year-old Emery Kawski stabbed a 4-year-old Boston Terrier named ‘Pop Rocks’ at his residence in...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Concern is growing amongst property owners and Common Council members tax hike rumors flood Buffalo City Hall. The Ryan administration has been clear that city property taxes are increasing, but how much that increase will be remains a secret on the second floor. On Tuesday, residents...

By: Staff Reports A petroleum spill in the Buffalo River originating from a historic naval vessel at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park was quietly concealed for months in 2025, according to information and photographs obtained by Niagara Action. The environmental incident, which occurred in...

A man convicted more than three decades ago of murdering a teenage girl and a one-year-old child in Wayne County has now been released on parole and placed in a supervised residential program in Erie County, according to state corrections officials. Chad Campbell, now 50, was convicted of two counts of...

(WNY News Now) – BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo man has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge in connection with the fatal shooting of his brother, just as jury selection was set to begin in his trial. According to Michael J. Keane, Jerome A. Cole, 28, entered a...