Construction Watch: Amherst Commons Apartments
Work is underway on an affordable apartment complex on the site of the former Amherst Bowling Center property at 47 E. Amherst Street. Regan Development purchased the site in November for $2 million. The three-story, U-shaped building will include one, two and three-bedroom units. Additional features are ADA dwelling u
Grand Island Fire Co. responds to chlorine leak alarm
Information courtesy of the Grand Island Fire Co. On Sunday, Grand Island Fire Co. dispatch was notified by Water Department personnel of a chlorine leak alarm at the Town of Grand Island Water Department’s water tank and pumping station on Whitehaven Road. The GIFC responded to the facility to investigate the alarm.
Hochul announces new development in nuclear energy program
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Gov. Kathy Hochul is continuing to look into the State Power Authority’s plan to develop at least one gigawatt of nuclear-fuel capacity in Upstate New York. New developments include an appeal that will provide up to $40 million in workforce support and a request for experienced nuclear developers
Paula’s Donuts & Ronald McDonald House Buffalo sweeten summer with limited-edition ‘burger donut’
Specialty doughnut pays homage to founding mission partner; portion of proceeds benefits families in need. Ronald McDonald House Buffalo press release & photos. Paula’s Donuts, a beloved Western New York doughnut institution, has partnered with the Ronald McDonald House Buffalo to debut a one-of-a-kind specialty treat
BPD investigates after male victim shot in legs and back
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A male victim arrived at Buffalo General Hospital in a private vehicle Monday evening suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the legs and back, Buffalo Police said. Officials said the victim’s injuries are serious in nature. A scene has been identified at Madison and Brown streets. Gun violenc
Grand Island fire crews respond to hazmat situation
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Fire crews on Grand Island responded to a hazmat situation Sunday after being alerted to a chlorine leak alarm at the town Water Department’s tank and pumping station on White Haven Road. Working with several other agencies, including Erie County’s Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Se
Police investigate possible triple homicide in Cheektowaga
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police are investigating a possible triple homicide on Ellen Drive in Cheektowaga after a mother and two children were found dead, officials said. Officials were called to the home around 3:30 p.m. Monday. “An immediate investigation has been launched into this major incident,” Cheektowaga Police
State Police investigate fatal Lockport crash
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — State police are investigating a deadly crash involving a pedestrian that happened Friday night in the town of Lockport. Officials say Lockport resident Leroy Smith, 81, was hit by a vehicle driven by Sean Michael Patrick Leslie, 22, of Grand Island. Troopers arrived on the scene just after 9:30
Man shot, killed on Grant Street
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man was shot and killed on the 1000 block of Grant Street on Monday afternoon, Buffalo Police said. Officers responded to the scene around 2:30 p.m. Officers found a male victim with a gunshot wound to the chest; first responders rendered aid but the victim died at the scene, officials […]
One dead following crash on Niagara Falls Blvd. Monday morning
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — One person has died following a car crash in Niagara Falls Monday morning. According to Niagara Falls Police, shortly before 6:30 a.m., a 2006 Jeep Liberty was driving east on Niagara Falls Boulevard when it collided with a 2012 Toyota RAV4 that was driving north on Military Road.

















