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BUFFALO, N.Y. — It's been one week since three firefighters were hurt battling a massive 3-alarm blaze on Hagen Street in the City of Buffalo. More than a dozen people were impacted by the devastating fire that started in a car, then spread to two nearby houses. A number...

Fundraiser held for 2 families impacted by Hagen Street fire

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A sea of unity was on display Sunday morning in Buffalo, as thousands of Western New Yorkers lined the streets of Elmwood Avenue and waved flags, turning the city into a sanctuary of acceptance for Pride. The city kicked off Pride month with its annual Pride...

City of Buffalo celebrates Pride with annual parade, festival

BUFFALO, N.Y. — There is now a community refrigerator in place over on Jefferson Avenue and East Ferry Street. That's where Agents for Advocacy and other groups held a Harvest in Justice event on Saturday. Bags of food and produce were handed out, and if you are a cyclist, Colored Girls Bike Too was there to repair bikes.

Community refrigerator now open at Jefferson and East Ferry

West Seneca, NY

WEST SENECA, N.Y. — They haven't even officially graduated yet, but a group of students at the BOCES Potters Road Career and Technical Center already have pretty impressive resumes. How many teens can actually say they've built an entire house?. The students are finishing up a two-year program. The...

BOCES students build, auction off house as final project before graduation

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo announced an investment of $1.2 Million dollars from New York State Friday. It's part of $5 million dollars being allocated for historic theaters in this year's state budget. The funding was put together as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic when live entertainment venues were shut down and lost revenue for several months.

Shea's Performing Arts Center getting $1.2 Million from NYS

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The hot weather has many already diving into pools, and on Sunday, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown dove into an issue that's causing some concern. On his Talk of the Town radio program, Mayor Brown said city pools will be open this summer, but there is still a need for more lifeguards.

Mayor Brown: more lifeguards needed to open more pools

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The record heat is reason enough to send people to cooling centers and splash pads. However, a hot topic is recruiting more lifeguards. Buffalo is aggressively recruiting for more to open city pools, especially as we approach the end of the school year. The city is hoping to get 80 lifeguards for the season. Unfortunately, the city missed its goal. Instead, Buffalo's Mayor, Byron Brown, says he has a little over 40 lifeguards.

City pools re-open this summer

Clarence, NY

CLARENCE, N.Y. — Nestled in the picturesque town of Clarence, NY, the Clarence Historical Society stands as a guardian of the community's vibrant past. Established in 1963, this esteemed organization is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the historical treasures that define the heritage of Clarence. The town of Clarence was established in 1808, actually pre-dating Buffalo!

Clarence Museum Highlights Town's Interesting Past

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Developer Douglas Jemal is nearly ready to finalize his purchase of the Mohawk Ramp from the City of Buffalo and kick off a renovation project that will coincide with the development of new residential and commercial spaces nearby. Paul Millstein, vice president and head of development...

Jemal shares update on Mohawk Ramp plans

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The findings from the December 2022 blizzard assessment report completed by New York University’s Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service were released publicly on Friday. The study examined the response to the blizzard, where the city of Buffalo was the epicenter, and which struck...

Buffalo releases report on Christmas 2022 Blizzard

BUFFALO, N.Y. — With June 1 marking the start of Pride Month, the NFTA is showing its support for the LGBTQ+ Community. NFTA Officials held a Pride Flag raising ceremony at the NFTA building on Ellicott Street Thursday morning. The NFTA also rolled out its pride-themed bus. It's wrapped in the colors of the rainbow and will be featured in the weekend's Pride parade.

NFTA Celebrating Pride Month

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The environmental community often talks about human beings reconnecting to nature. But that also applies to reconnecting the land itself. Tony Hiss is the author of "Rescuing The Planet." His book champions the idea of restoring and protecting fifty percent of the world's wild lands by the year 2050."

2 The Outdoors: "Fifty By Fifty"

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The mansion at 1103 Delaware Ave. has had several purposes in its 111-year history, but it has been carefully preserved through it all. Now it's looking for a new owner. The 6,000-square-foot, three-story building is for sale, with an asking price of $1.05 million. "The building...

Historic Delaware Avenue mansion-turned-office for sale

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Pride month starts this Thursday here in the US but it's now Buffalo Pride week. It's a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community here in Western New York. On Tuesday, the Progress Pride flag was raised in Niagara Square outside city hall to mark the occasion. "Sadly,...

Pride month kicks off in Niagara Square

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Friends and family of Clara 'Claire' Gomez said their final goodbyes to the beloved member of the Buffalo community. Gomez was killed after an SUV involved in a chase hit her near Main and Utica in Buffalo. Claire's wake was held at the Lombardo funeral home...

Funeral services held for beloved community member 'Claire'

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority continues to grieve the loss of their colleague and friend Chequita Smith. Smith was killed in a rollover para-transit bus crash earlier this month. On Wednesday, the NFTA remembered her by putting her initials "C-S" and employee number on metro bus...

NFTA honors Chequita Smith

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The weather across Western New York will be beautiful this weekend and there are things to do whether you prefer to be inside or outside. Below is a list of concerts and events that are happening between June 2-4. June 2-4, Buffalo Greek Fest, at the...

Things 2 Do this weekend in WNY

Niagara Falls, NY

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — Nestled amidst the awe-inspiring Niagara Falls, Three Sisters Islands stands as a captivating attraction in Niagara Falls, NY. This trio of small islands, aptly named after the three daughters of a local military hero, offers visitors a tranquil oasis amidst the thundering cascades. We are lucky to have this gem so close by!

Three Sisters Islands offer up close experience with Niagara Falls

Michigan State

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor now has a new headquarters and visitor center. A ribbon cutting on Wednesday morning officially opened the more than 20-thousand-square-foot building at 136 Broadway. It will serve as the office for the Corridor's Commission and will host a lot of events from farmers markets to pop-up shops.

Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor HQ opens

BUFFALO, N.Y. — High Schoolers from across Western New York are setting sail on Hoyt Lake. On Thursday, the Buffalo Maritime Center held its student boat launch at Hoyt Lake. Nearly 50 Students from St. Mary's School for the Deaf, Maritime Charter, Riverside Academy, and Lafayette High School took part in building the boats. The program aims to help students learn skills that can help them in future careers and in life.

Ships ahoy at Hoyt Lake

New Jersey State

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — A firm that wanted to bring another option for those seeking helicopter rides over Niagara Falls has been turned down from using the location they sought by the Niagara Falls City Council. New Jersey-based Fly Hummingbird already has signed up at the helipad on Main...

Niagara Falls helicopter tour controversy

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — Two Niagara Falls women have been charged in connection with an assault at a Tim Hortons restaurant. A video circulating on social media showed an assault that happened over the weekend at a Tim Horton's on Pine Avenue in Niagara Falls. Brittny Robinson, 37 and...

2 women, teenage face charges in assault at Niagara Falls Tim Hortons

BUFFALO, N.Y. — High temperatures are forecast for Thursday and Friday and the City of Buffalo is opening cooling centers to help residents stay cool. Temperatures are expected to be in the high 80s on both days. “We are about to experience some of the hottest weather conditions so...

Cooling centers, splash pads open in Buffalo Thursday and Friday

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Fire Department is investigating a fire on the city's west side Friday night. Firefighters responded to 53 Hudson Street at 8:35 p.m. The fire started on the first floor of the home, causing about $225,000 in damage. The fire also cause an estimated $125,000...

BFD investigating Friday night fire

Tonawanda, NY

TONAWANDA, N.Y. — No one was hurt after a vehicle hit a Tim Hortons restaurant in the City of Tonawanda Tuesday afternoon. The accident happened at the Tim Hortons at 71 Niagara Street in the City of Tonawanda just before 5 p.m. Police say the vehicle, a 2011 Chevy...

Car hits Tim Hortons in City of Tonawanda

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo housing court judge granted an order to vacate the Elmwood Heights apartments. Buffalo's Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services, Cathy Amdur, called the building unsafe and issued a statement saying, "The housing court judge granted an order to vacate at 597 Elmwood this morning. While the order to vacate is effective immediately, the city will continue to work with tenants. Over the past several months, inspectors have been encouraging tenants to find alternate housing, and many have already relocated. According to the owner's representative, only ten tenants remain. This building is not safe for occupancy..."

Elmwood Heights to vacate

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — Three people, including a 13-year-old, are now facing charges for their alleged involvement in an attack at the Pine Avenue Tim Hortons in Niagara Falls on Sunday evening. There is cell phone video of the attack that's been circulating on social media. Niagara Falls Police...

3 arrests made after attack at Pine Ave. Tim Hortons

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Hamburg skatepark renderings to be displayed Friday

HAMBURG, N.Y. — Plans for a new skatepark in Hamburg are moving forward. On Friday night, people will get the...

Hamburg skatepark renderings to be displayed Friday

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