‘A dangerous cycle’: Buffalo’s shrinking pool system leaves few options for city residents
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Buffalo's swimming pools are in crisis. The city has lost half of its available pools in the last decade, leaving residents with few options to learn a skill that can save their lives. Neglected facilities mean the indoor pool at Cazenovia Park in South Buffalo...
The Downtown Filipino Spot Where You Can Try Ube (In Five Different Desserts)
If you’ve been seeing ube pop up on every dessert menu lately and have been curious what all the fuss is about, there is no better place in Buffalo to get the full picture than Pinoy Boi, tucked inside International House in downtown Buffalo. One visit and you can knock out five different ube desserts in a single sitti
Elmira man indicted in fatal Black Rock shooting
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An Elmira man was arraigned Tuesday for his involvement in a fatal shooting in Black Rock in 2025, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office said. Amir Williams, 19, was charged with two counts of second-degree murder, one count of first-degree robbery, one count of second-degree criminal posses
Bird break-in: Wild turkey barges into Wales home
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Wales home had a break-in by an unsuspecting intruder — with feathers. A wild turkey found its way inside the home through a double-pane window Tuesday night, the Erie County Sheriff’s Office said. Photos from the sheriff’s office Facebook page show the feathered culprit as it was taken into cu
Amherst man accused of menacing with a rock after early morning crash on I-290
AMHERST, NY — An Amherst man is facing multiple charges after a car crash on the I-290 Wednesday morning. Amiere Abrams, 25, has been charged with Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree and Menacing in the 3rd Degree with a rock. Amherst Police say his charges stem from a...
Railroad bridge on Amsdell Road in Hamburg ‘heavily damaged’ after it was struck
The railroad bridge on Amsdell Road was "heavily damaged," and the road was closed between Route 20 and Route 5 for a period of time, but has since reopened.
Costco Shares NEW Date They’re Opening in Western New York
Costco Shares NEW Date They're Opening in Western New York
Pushing for an expanded bottle bill in NYS
"Updates are needed for handling fees as well as the types of containers that are considered redeemable"
Blasdell Police investigate allegations involving elementary school aide
BLASDELL, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Blasdell Police Department confirmed Tuesday it is investigating allegations that a teacher’s aide at Blasdell Elementary School may have had inappropriate contact with students. The Frontier Central School District did not provide any details to families other than to those of the alleged v
Tickets are now available at the first game at the new Highmark stadium
Tickets are now available at the first game at the new Highmark stadium, for a steep price. The cheapest tickets for the game are on listed for $660.
