Planning Board to Review Two Projects, 530 Units
BFC Partners is bringing plans for 530 apartments on two downtown area sites to the Planning Board on Monday for review. The company is planning a seven-story mixed-use building at the Towne Gardens Plaza site at William and Jefferson Avenue and a six-story mixed-use building at Ellicott and Virginia streets on the...
Canal Fest 2025: What to Know About the Tonawandas’ Signature Summer Celebration
The Tonawandas are getting ready to host one of Western New York's most beloved summer traditions - Canal Fest of the Tonawandas 2025 -...
South Buffalo fire causes $135,000 in damage and displaces 1 person
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A South Buffalo porch fire displaced one person on Thursday afternoon. The fire happened at 90 Armin Place, off of Seneca Street. That's where the Buffalo Fire Department responded to a call about a porch fire at 2:12 p.m. Thursday. Hoarding conditions reported inside the building...
No cases in Erie County, but measles are on the move
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A rise in measles cases across the United States is raising concern and while Erie County hasn't seen any new cases, health officials say the the risk is real. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said measles cases are at their highest in more than...
Buffalo man charged with cocaine sales after undercover investigation
BUFFALO — Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia reports the arrest of Arandas Everette, 50, of Buffalo after an investigation by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Intelligence Unit. Homeland Security Investigations, the Buffalo Police Department and Erie Crime Analysis Center assisted. Everette is accused...
From Potholes to Canvasses: Buffalo Pothole Bandit brings Mosaics to Ithaca’s Streets
The Buffalo Pothole Bandit visited Ithaca over the weekend, turning one of the city’s most discussed public issues into colorful tile mosaics. Since 2022, the Buffalo Pothole Bandit has transformed sidewalk cracks and potholes into public art pieces, leaving a trail of creativity and character to city streets across...
Police seek public’s aid to locate missing Blasdell woman
BLASDELL, N.Y. — Blasdell Police have issued a Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert and are asking for the public's help with finding a missing woman. 75-year-old Katherine Hennessey was last seen at 3 a.m. Thursday Morning on Maple Avenue in the Village of Blasdell. She's believed to be driving a...
Buffalo lawmaker calls for action on substance use, mental health crises in Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Tents, trash and personal belongings have taken over a bench and sidewalk in the Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood — a sign of what residents say is a growing crisis. "It's unsanitary, unsafe and unacceptable," said Lisa Lewandowski-Stoll. WATCH: Buffalo lawmaker calls for action on substance...
NYS Democratic lawmakers to discuss the impact of federal funding cuts on state Medicaid,...
BUFFALO, N.Y. — New York State lawmakers wrapped up the state's $254 billion budget two months ago. But now, while technically out of session, the Democratic majority is starting to focus more-so on how the newly passed Congressional budget reconciliation bill could impact the state. So how does recent...
Cocktails, Live Piano, & City Views: This Hidden Downtown Gem is Perfect for Date...
This article is a paid promotion sponsored by an SOB advertiser and designed to share valuable info with our readers. Summer in Western New York calls for enjoying the city nights— taking a golden hour stroll, getting all dressed up in a cute outfit, and making sure your dinner plans feel a little more special.