Macy’s to close its store at the Boulevard Mall in Amherst
AMHERST, N.Y. (WKBW) — Macy's has confirmed it is closing its store at the Boulevard Mall on Niagara Falls Boulevard in Amherst. A Macy's spokesperson released the following statement to 7 News:. "After careful consideration, we’ve made the decision to close our Macy’s store at Boulevard. The decision allows...
10 Fountain Plaza to be converted into downtown Buffalo apartments
BUFFALO, N.Y. — One of downtown Buffalo’s most recognizable office towers is set for a major transformation. Ten Fountain Plaza on Main Street, also known as the Bank of America Building, will be converted into approximately 160 apartments over the next few years, according to developers. Bank of...
Wegmans Collection Of Biometric Data Spurs New Law In Western New York
Wegmans is facing backlash as locals voice their concerns about privacy. Just how much are we being watched while we shop?
State Police investigate serious car crash on the Thruway in Hamburg
TOWN OF HAMBURG, N.Y. (WKBW) — New York State Police say a person was taken to the hospital with a serious head injury after being hit by a box truck on thruway in Hamburg. Police say at around 7:00 p.m. Thursday, a car stopped on the right shoulder of the off-ramp at Exit 57 on the NYS Thruway. The investigation...
Woman arrested on warrant, drug charges in Springville
SPRINGVILLE, NY — A Cattaraugus woman was arrested on a bench warrant and later charged with drug possession after suspected cocaine was found during a jail search. Crystal M. Lore, 32, of Cattaraugus, was arrested at 1:10 a.m. Jan. 7 on a bench warrant issued out of Cattaraugus County Court.
Police: Suspected serial killer Richard Fox killed his grandma in 1976
Town of Brant police said suspected serial killer Richard Fox admitted to investigators that he killed his grandmother, Beatrice Meabon, at her home on Cain Road in 1976 when he was 13 years old.
Man arrested on burglary charge in Buffalo
BUFFALO, NY — A 46-year-old Buffalo man was arrested after patrols responded to a reported burglary-in-progress at Don Juan Mexican Restaurant. The owners called 911, stating there was a male outside who was using an unknown object to try to smash in the windows and doors. The offender was...
‘Very dangerous’: Traffic light outage causes crashes and confusion on Buffalo’s West Side
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The effects of that winter storm that brought 70+ mph winds are still being felt on Buffalo’s West Side. The traffic lights at the intersection of Grant Street and W. Delavan Avenue have been out for more than 10 days, operating as flashing yellows and reds. That change is leading to crashes.
15-year-old arrested for pointing laser at helicopter
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 15-year-old was arrested Wednesday after they allegedly pointed a laser at a helicopter, striking a pilot in the eye, in October in Buffalo, New York State Police said. A New York State Police Aviation Helicopter was struck repeatedly by a green laser the night of Oct. 16, 2025. A pilot […]
‘Unprecedented’: Western New York hospitals overwhelmed by influenza A outbreak
If there was ever a time to call your primary care doctor, it’s now. That’s according to county and hospital system officials, who are saying if you are sick with flu-like symptoms, call your doctor before those symptoms become a crisis that requires the emergency room. Additionally, they are urging everyone to avoid...

















