Crews prevent hazardous situation in Amherst from getting worse
A small fire in Amherst could have developed into a much more serious situation after a fire broke out near tanks of chemicals at a building on John Glen Drive.
Cheektowaga residents debate adding more license plate reader cameras
The debate over privacy and public safety is back in focus in Cheektowaga, one of Buffalo's largest suburbs, as town leaders consider expanding their network of automated license plate readers.
Buffalo charter commission drafting major reforms
There's plenty of work still to be done, but panel is proceeding with proposed reforms that would be subject to referendum. Chief among them are changes to how voters elect candidates for mayor, comptroller and council. Members of the Charter Revision Commission. Photo by Joshua Thermidor. There’s an old joke...
Lancaster Police Notified of Scary 11-Year-Old Biker Situation
Lancaster Police Notified of Scary 11-Year-Old Biker Situation
West Seneca Town Board appoints Marc Priore to fill vacant council seat
WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WKBW) — The West Seneca Town Board has appointed Marc Priore to fill the council seat left vacant by the resignation of former Councilman Jeffrey Piekarec. Priors was sworn in during Monday night's town board meeting. He will fill the seat previously held by Piekarec, who...
Buffalo property tax hike to begin July 1
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — In just over three weeks, a 19% property tax hike will start to take effect in Buffalo, but it will take a few months to show up on homeowners’ bills. Deputy Buffalo Mayor Benjamin Swanekamp shared how resources, including a property tax calculator, can help residents prepare for July 1, when […]
Inside Look at Train Yard Where “Big Boy” is Located in Buffalo
Inside Look at Train Yard Where "Big Boy" is Located in Buffalo
Traffic changes at the Buffalo Airport
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — If you’re heading to the Buffalo Niagara International Airport this week, plan for some delays. The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority said overnight paving work will cause temporary lane and roadway closures on the departure level on June 11 and 12. From 6 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. all passenger
Child shot in Buffalo, transported to hospital
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A child was transported to a hospital after being shot in the shoulder at a house on Hager Street Buffalo on Tuesday night, according to police. Officials responded to a shooting call on the first block of Hager around 10:15 p.m. Tuesday. Police said during a scuffle over a gun on […]
Buffalo Go Green receives funding boost
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A local nonprofit is getting a major funding boost to help prepare young people for careers in agriculture. The National Grid Foundation is giving Buffalo Go Green nearly $430,000 for its new Pathways 360 program. The program provides hands-on learning opportunities for students throughout Buffal
