Lockport man admits to theft after taking thousands from customers of WNY Backyard Enclosures
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Lockport man pleaded guilty to grand larceny charges after he stole nearly $40,000 from customers of his landscaping company in 2022, according to the Erie County District Attorney’s Office. Officials said Wayne Michalak, 52, was the owner and operator of WNY Backyard Enclosures. Between...
Illinois man pleads guilty to attempted kidnapping of Buffalo student
31-year-old Shane Cronin pleaded guilty Thursday to felony charges in connection with the attempted abduction of a Buffalo school student. Read more from WBEN:
Done Deal: 47 E. Amherst Street
Regan Development has purchased the Amherst Bowling Center property at 47 E. Amherst Street for its planned residential project. Regan paid $2 million for the site that was owned by Hormoz Mansouri ‘s 47 East Amherst LLC. A three-story, U-shaped building with 134 apartments is planned for the site...
Three OLV Human Services employees placed on leave
OLV Human Services says it learned this week of an incident of physical mistreatment last month. Three employees have been placed on leave as a result of its probe.
Spirit Christmas Store Now Open In Western New York
Now you can shop for Christmas the Spirit Halloween way.
Man admits to stabbing 3 at Buffalo Psychiatric Center
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man has admitted to stabbing three employees at the Buffalo Psychiatric Center in 2024, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office said Friday. Calvin Haskins, 35, committed the stabbings inside of a housing unit for outpatient residents of the psychiatric center, located on Forest...
Several Inches Of Snow For Parts Of Western New York
Buffalo's first measurable snow will be here soon.
Journey to make stop in Buffalo during final tour
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Rock band Journey will make a stop in Buffalo next summer during their final tour, it was announced Thursday. The band known for their classic songs “Don’t Stop Believin,'” “Separate Ways” and “Any Way You Want It” will play at KeyBank Center on June 10, 2026. The band, formed more than […]
Buffalo Officials Propose $1,000 Sales of City-Owned Vacant Lots for Redevelopment
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Buffalo officials are considering a plan to sell some city-owned vacant lots for $1,000 each. The proposal is part of the city’s efforts to reduce blight and encourage redevelopment.
Broadway Market warns vendors of fake holiday event scam
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The people who run the Broadway Market have a warning for small business owners about a potential scam. It involves a fake event. This warning went out thanks to a woman who called the Broadway Market not wanting to be scammed. Because of that phone call, hopefully other business owners won't fall for...
