Syracuse man charged after victim accidentally shot, injured near Alden
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Syracuse man is facing multiple charges after he accidentally shot and injured a man inside a vehicle near Alden on Saturday, according to the Erie County Sheriff’s Office. Officials said Kyi Tein Tun, 22, and a 26-year-old man were leaving a business on Westwood Road in Alden on Saturday...
Firefighter taken to ECMC following fire
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A firefighter from Ladder 13 was taken to ECMC for observation after he fell through the floor while responding to a fire, according to the Buffalo Fire Department. Firefighters responded to an unoccupied structure fire at 42 Progressive Ave. around 3:30 p.m. Monday. A mayday was called when a...
Mayday called at Riverside house fire
BUFFALO, N.Y. — City of Buffalo officials say a firefighter is expected to recover after a mayday call at a house fire Monday afternoon. Crews responded to 42 Progressive Avenue just before 3:30 p.m. While fighting the flames, a firefighter fell through a hole in the floor. A mayday was called, but the crew member...
Buffalo man pleads guilty to manslaughter after running over Niagara Falls man
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man is facing up to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree manslaughter and running over a Niagara Falls man last year, the Niagara County District Attorney’s Office announced. Officials said that Patrick J. Washington III, 20, admitted to intentionally running over...
Touring Tacos & Tequila festival brings Bow Wow, Fat Joe, Soulja Boy and more...
BUFFALO — Tacos & Tequila Festival is bringing the ultimate throwback party to town this summer, and it’s bringing serious heat. Taking over Terminal B at the Outer Harbor on Saturday, August 23, this high-energy celebration of early 2000s hip-hop, bold street eats, and over-the-top experiences is set to deliver an...
Police investigate double shooting at Canalside
Buffalo police responded to reports of a shooting at Canalside Monday evening. People were gathered there to watch Shakespeare in the Park’s “Romeo and Juliet.” There is no work yet on injuries.
Gov. Hochul pushing for clean energy power plant in Niagara County
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her push for the New York Power Authority to develop and construct a zero-emission advanced nuclear power plant in Niagara County to build towards the state’s clean energy economy. Read more from WBEN:
Diocese of Buffalo announces closure of St. John Vianney School in Orchard Park
The Diocese of Buffalo has announced the closure of St. John Vianney School, located at 2950 Southwestern Boulevard in Orchard Park.
Check The ECMC TOC 50/50 Winning Ticket Number Here
The TOC 50/50 was back this year at the WYRK Toyota Taste of Country, and if you missed the winning number, we have it for you right here. This is something that we have done for years now to help raise money for Western New York's only level 1 trauma center, and we were proud to bring it back again this year.
Sell Your Gadgets… on Elmwood
In 2022, a record 62 million tonnes of e-waste were generated globally, with only 22.3% formally collected and recycled, according to the ITU. Those are some pretty scary statistics, but if you stop to think about it, each and every one of us contributes to the problem. Simply consider the outdated technological...