Eastern Hills Mall, Buffalo NY is Moving From Retail To Redevelopment
Eastern Hills Mall opened its doors on November 8, 1971, following a two-year construction period led by the Edward J. DeBartolo Corporation. The site along Transit Road, near Main Street and Sheridan Drive, was cleared and developed into one of the region's most ambitious retail centers of the time. Its opening...
Evening Briefing: New York to accelerate renewable energy projects, examining the real cost of...
Good evening, Buffalo. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. A warmer and pleasant weekend is coming with sun and a few passing clouds at times, highs in the mid to upper 70s Saturday and Sunday. Tomorrow's...
Loganberry Wings & Espresso Martini Flights Are Actually the Duo You Didn’t Know You...
This article is a paid promotion sponsored by an SOB advertiser and designed to share valuable info with our readers. An espresso martini is the ideal way to begin a night on the town. A caffeine kick can fuel an incredible night of dancing, mingling, and, well, more espresso martinis. But it’s all to satisfy the...
If Long Island & Buffalo Had a Bagel Baby This New Cafe Would be...
This article is a paid promotion sponsored by an SOB advertiser and designed to share valuable info with our readers. Think you know bagels? Think again. The Bean on Hertel is bringing the best of Buffalo to every bite. Long Island–inspired, but Buffalo-baked with bold twists on classic favorites, these bagels are...
Spirit Halloween expanding ‘Spirit Christmas’ to 30 stores in 2025
After launching 10 Spirit Christmas locations in 2024, Spirit Halloween says it will expand the concept to 30 stores in 2025. The stores will offer “an immersive in-store experience featuring festive décor, unique gifts, holiday apparel, and interactive displays designed to spark joy and nostalgia,” the company said.
Police respond to reports of shots fired at North Tonawanda restaurant
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. — The North Tonawanda Police Department responded to reports of shots fired in the early hours of Sunday morning. In a press release posted on social media, the department stated that officers received a report that one person may have been shot in the area of 58 Webster Street.
Police urge caution after 33 car thefts reported in the Town of Tonawanda since...
TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. — Town of Tonawanda Police earlier this month issued a warning to residents on social media about car thefts. In particular, police wanted to bring attention to a method known as a digital signal relay: one person positions a device near a home to capture or amplify the signal from a key fob...
New restaurant opens at Walden Galleria
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — Another national chain has claimed its stake in Western New York. Walden Galleria has announced that Stir Fry 88 has opened a new location in the mall. The location is the chain's 34th location nationwide, and marks the 37th new business to join the mall since 2020.
2 passengers sue tour company after deadly Thruway bus crash
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Two passengers injured in a deadly bus crash on the thruway last month have filed a lawsuit against the bus driver and the Staten Island-based tour company, claiming negligence and recklessness. The lawsuit, first reported by The Buffalo News, identifies the passengers as Mohammed Rahman and...
Starbucks baristas rally in Buffalo over workplace concerns
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Starbucks baristas and supporters gathered outside the Elmwood Avenue location in Buffalo on Saturday afternoon as part of a national wave of demonstrations spanning 35 cities. The rally aimed to pressure the company for a fair contract, including better staffing, hours, pay, and workplace...

















