Buffalo NY

The Bangladeshi community has had a significant and growing impact on the Broadway-Fillmore area and the Eastside. As you explore the neighborhood, you’ll notice that they are leading the development of new businesses. It’s encouraging to see local media recognizing the contributions of this community.

Buffalo, New York - The Starbucks Workers United labor union announced on Wednesday that members had overwhelmingly voted in favor of authorizing an open-ended strike next week. "After months of stonewalling by Starbucks, unionized baristas just voted 92% to authorize a ULP strike unless $SBUX finalizes fair...

A squatter will now have a permanent residence after being convicted of gunning down two handymen in 2024. Dale Cummings will be in a prison cell for the rest of his life after sentencing Thursday. Read more from WBEN:

This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. United Way of Buffalo and Erie County is offering immediate assistance to families affected by the suspension of SNAP benefits by distributing Tops gift cards. Eligible individuals receive $50, and families receive $150. The distributions are made through...

TOWN OF TONAWANDA, NY — A Buffalo man was arrested after allegedly fleeing from police while riding a bicycle and being found in possession of a loaded firearm. Julius L. McCain Jr., 29, of Buffalo, was arrested at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday near the intersection of Tonawanda Street and Vulcan Street.

A Niagara Falls resident has been indicted on manslaughter charges in the death of his father following what police say was a suspicious turn in the case. The death was initially believed to be due to natural causes. William Wilson III, 37, is accused of killing his father, William Wilson Sr., and now faces one count...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A new voice from the West Side is making its mark on the Buffalo Public School Board. Talia Rodriguez, recently elected to the board, said she’s ready to take on the district’s challenges and support the community. “For me, running for school board...

Just days after being elected the next Mayor of Buffalo, Sean Ryan spoke with WBEN for the first time about the state’s new All Electric Building Act, poised to take effect January 1. “I think this whole situation is definitely fluid,” he said.

Niagara Falls Police say a stolen vehicle carrying two 14-year-olds crashed Wednesday night after the driver refused to pull over, leaving a teenage passenger injured and a police vehicle damaged. Around 9pm on November 6th, officers attempted to stop a 2020 Kia Sportage after observing several vehicle and traffic...

LACKAWANNA, N.Y. (WKBW) — A nightmare scenario for a Lackawanna family: their century-old heirloom Bible was mistakenly sold at an estate sale. Now, they’re asking the community to help bring it back. The Barry family —Vincent Jr., the late Anna Marie, Lynn, James, and Vincent III — spent...