Buffalo NY

BLASDELL, NY (WIVB) — An unauthorized beach party at Woodlawn Beach on Monday night drew a massive crowd and forced the shutdown of the popular state park. Officials said the gathering quickly became dangerous, prompting a large police response and one arrest. Officials said around 7:30 p.m. on Monday, an estimated...

There was a recent announcement that Chiavetta's would be opening a new location in Lancaster, but it appears that this is not the case, at least for now. It's always exciting when a new restaurant opens in a new town. When you don't have to travel across three towns to get to your favorite food, it's always a good...

A woman was hospitalized Tuesday morning following a violent assault near the intersection of 19th Street and Pine Avenue, according to Niagara Falls Police. The incident occurred around 10:40am on June 24th. While on routine patrol along Pine Avenue, a police officer was flagged down by a witness who reported an...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Over 42 people from countries around the globe now have the chance to call the United States their new beginning. On Wednesday, they were officially sworn in as American citizens during a special naturalization ceremony held at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park.

CLARENCE, NY (WKBW) — Redeveloping malls is an important part of future economic development in suburban communities and a lifestyle option for residents. Last week, we told you the Clarence Town Board gave the green light to a major redevelopment plan for the Eastern Hills Mall. An environmental review will now get...

BEEKMAN – A 60-year-old Buffalo woman has been arrested for allegedly smuggling contraband into Greenhaven Correctional Facility in the Town of Beekman. Following an investigation, authorities determined that a visitor, identified as Dawn Jones-Mills, had smuggled over 200 pills and some 26 pieces of legal paper...

$100. In some parts of New York State, yes you do need to buy a permit in order to operate a lemonade stand even if you are a kid trying to do it for charity. It seems crazy but there are certain spots and towns that have regulations on whether or not you can have a lemonade stand this summer.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The occupants at Sylvia’s House on Bailey Avenue are hoping they can get a little more time in their home after the latest notice from the City of Buffalo. The city placed a notice of condemnation on the homeless shelter’s door on Wednesday, saying it has “illegally occupied the structure as a...

Imagine if you lived in a very residential neighborhood and, then all of the sudden you open up the front door and a baby bear was walking down your sidewalk. That is the talk of the town in South Buffalo, New York and some residents are very worried about it.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — One person was hurt after they were shot in the head in a suspected targeted shooting on Bailey Avenue Wednesday morning, police said. Police responded to an address on Bailey sometime before noon. The victim, a man, had been shot in the head and the leg. He was transported to ECMC […]