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Woman dead after being attacked by her dog

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Niagara County woman died Monday morning after being attacked by her dog, Lewiston police confirmed. The victim’s identity has yet to be released. The incident happened Monday morning on Saunders Settlement Road. The woman was bitten by her 6-year-old Saint Bernard and later died from her injuries, police said. The […]

Buffalo, NY · 1d

People

N.Y. Woman, 60, Fatally Mauled by Family’s St. Bernard After ‘Altercation’ in Bedroom, Police Say

The woman’s husband called 911 after “some form of altercation between his wife and the dog,” police tell PEOPLE

Youngstown, NY · 10h

News 4 Buffalo

Pedestrian killed Monday while crossing Sheridan Drive

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 67-year-old man from Amherst is dead after being struck by a vehicle on Sheridan Drive, the Amherst Police Department said. Authorities responded to the scene at Sheridan Drive at Tavistock Lane around 9:17 a.m. after receiving reports of a serious crash. According to the department, a 2022 red Toyota Rav […]

Buffalo, NY · 1d

takemetotn.com

The Upstate New York Scenic Railroad That Turns Two Hours Into 34 Miles Of Holiday Lights

Some holiday traditions in Upstate New York refuse to retire, and one of them runs on rails. In a small Orleans County canal town between Rochester and Buffalo, families climb aboard vintage passenger cars every winter for a storybook ride to meet Santa. The same place spends the rest of...

Orleans County, NY · 2d

wnypapers.com

Winter home safety kits available in Lewiston & Porter

Niagara County 1st District Legislator Irene Myers and Town of Lewiston Supervisor Steve Broderick announced winter home safety kits are now available for free at the Town of Lewiston and Town of Porter town halls – while supplies last. Packages include a window insulation shrink kit, heat & air deflector, electric outlet sealers and gap-sealing vinyl foam.

Lewiston, NY · 1d

wydc-tv.com

Niagara Falls man faces felony weapons charges after Thruway crash in Tonawanda

A Niagara Falls man is facing felony weapons charges after a crash on the New York State Thruway in Tonawanda. State Police say 41-year-old Rudolph I. Franklin was involved in a one-vehicle crash on I-190 northbound around 4:15 Saturday morning. Troopers say they noticed signs of impairment and found a...

Tonawanda, NY · 1d

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The Homey Small-Town Restaurant In New York Where The Comfort Food Keeps Locals Coming Back

There’s a small village in Western New York called Akron, and it’s keeping one of the best-kept food secrets in the entire state. The Candy Apple Cafe is the kind of place that makes you question every fancy restaurant reservation you’ve ever made. Now to start with...

Akron, NY · 23h

WBEN 930AM

Pat Chuldzinski concedes State Assembly race

New York State Assemblyman Pat Chludzinski has conceded in his bid for a second term in Albany representing the 143rd Assembly district. The Republican incumbent will give up his seat for Democratic challenger Ryan Taughrin come January. Read more from WBEN:

Cheektowaga, NY · 8h

News 4 Buffalo

Flu season hits New York earlier than ever, with influenza A dominating cases

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — Flu season is already underway across New York, and health care workers say this year’s early start is raising concerns as the holiday season approaches. New York has declared influenza prevalent earlier than ever before. At Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, staff began seeing flu cases in the first week […]

New York · 7h

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New York State, like Buffalo, sues to strip Seneca sovereignty from nation-owned lands

The legal fight against Seneca-owned lands in Western New York has grown, with New York State recently launching a lawsuit challenging the restricted-fee status given to parcels in Grand Island and Buffalo. The City of Buffalo has been engaged in legal action since September, after the Seneca Nation started construction...

Buffalo, NY · 1d

wnypapers.com

'Noel at Niagara' returns in Town of Niagara

The Town of Niagara’s annual “Noel at Niagara” lighting ceremony will be held from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, at Town of Niagara Veterans Memorial Park, 7000 Joe Rotella Way. This event will include a craft and vendor show from noon to 5 p.m. inside the community...

Niagara, NY · 1d

News 4 Buffalo

Police: Car driven through Glendale School fields while kids were playing

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A car was driven through fields and near a playground on Glendale School property in Tonawanda while kids were playing last weekend, according to police. The car, believed to be a dark blue Nissan Rouge, went through the fields around 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 31. The school is located at 101 […]

Tonawanda, NY · 1d

WBEN 930AM

What a surprise: Another $1 million-plus home sale in Clarence

Salt Road house sells for $1.6 million

Clarence, NY · 1d

News 4 Buffalo

First woman Seneca Nation president vows to fight for sovereignty

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Seneca Nation’s first woman president says she will continue to fight for the nation’s sovereignty amidst a battle with both the City of Buffalo and New York State over restricted fee land. Tina Abrams was sworn in on Tuesday as the new president of the Seneca Nation, replacing J.C. Seneca. […]

Buffalo, NY · 8h

WBEN 930AM

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Metro Rail expansion expected to kickstart debate again

If the push to expand the Metro Rail is back on, so is the battle of whether or not the plan is a good idea in the first place. Read more from WBEN:

Tonawanda, NY · 10h

The Batavian

Letter: A PILOT-sized hole in the Oakfield-Alabama school budget

Dear Editor: A PILOT-sized hole currently exists in the Oakfield-Alabama Central School (OACS) budget. Not the kind that flies, but the kind that leaves local taxpayers covering someone else’s tax bill. At a recent OACS Board of Education meeting, Business Administrator Laura Kowalczyk delivered some unwelcome news: “Plug Power hasn’t

Oakfield, NY · 1d

WBEN 930AM