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BUFFALO, N.Y. — Progress continues on the construction of a new events center on Buffalo's Outer Harbor. It promises to open up public access to another section of waterfront. Work on the off Fuhrmann Boulevard has been visible to passing motorists on an elevated section of Route 5. After...

An update on the Buffalo Outer Harbor events pavilion

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Say Yes Buffalo is expanding with a new preschool program inside Buffalo Public Schools aimed at 3 year olds. The Say Yes Little Scholars program opens at two Buffalo schools with $1.1 million in funding from BPS and an expansion of the Erie County child care subsidy. The budget will grow in the fall to about $2.3 million as five more classrooms are added. Say Yes will hire 40 employees to run the program. That includes three Say Yes Buffalo alumni already hired among the first 10 staffers.

Say Yes Buffalo adds $2.3M preschool program

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Easter is just a week away, and Western New Yorkers are flocking to the Broadway Market to get all their last-minute shopping done. This year, there are more than 70 vendors offering all your Easter staples, including pierogis, butter lambs, and live polka music. If you need another reason to go to the Buffalo landmark, market manager Kathy Peterson says the Easter Bunny will be there every day taking pictures.

Broadway Market ramps up for Easter season

Amherst, NY

AMHERST, N.Y. — Gastrolab Kitchen has opened at 704 Maple Road in Amherst as a food hall, starting with two food concepts: Iconic Burgers and Bagawk! Hot Chicken. The project comes from RAIV Hospital Group, owned by the Vecchies family, which also operates two Flip Burger locations in Niagara Falls and Lewiston, as well as Hustler’s Tavern in Lewiston.

Flip Burger family opens Gastrolab Kitchen with two new concepts at Amherst plaza

BUFFALO, N.Y. — In Buffalo, contract negotiations continue between Buffalo Public Schools and the Buffalo Teacher's Federation. The two sides have been at the bargaining table for months trying to reach a new deal. On Friday, BPS Superintendent Dr. Tonja Williams said two items still need to be worked...

Contract negotiations between BPS and BTF contine

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Richard Hamilton of Buffalo's Deep South Taco has built a reputation over the last eight years tied to his restaurants on Ellicott Street and Hertel Avenue. But far beyond Buffalo’s borders, Hamilton is known for his industry expertise, having opened restaurants in Las Vegas, Washington, D.C., Rhode Island, the Bahamas and Nashville where he partnered with Barbara Mandrell and Shania Twain.

Deep South Taco's Richard Hamilton leads development for new Bob Marley – Call it "One Love"

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Salvation Army’s development plan for the Buffalo Main Street campus added an East Side phase. Annette Lock, Salvation Army director of Erie County operations and Buffalo area services, said the agency will rebuild its East Side center at 21 Westminster Ave. that has been a Salvation Army operation since 1932.

Salvation Army adds East Side development, project now tops $100 million

BUFFALO, N.Y. — More than 3,000 gallons of nitric acid vented from a steel container, prompting the Buffalo Fire Department and other emergency personnel to respond to a Hazmat call. The incident happened at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday on the first block of Metcalfe Street, at the Chemical Distributors plant....

Venting of nitric acid prompts Hazmat call in Buffalo

California State

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The City of Buffalo is taking a stand against Kia and Hyundai, joining seven other cities Thursday in filing multidistrict litigation seeking to hold the major auto corporations responsible for continual vehicle thefts that have plagued the city over the last few months. “This has been...

City of Buffalo files a lawsuit against Kia and Hyundai

Delaware State

Tonawanda, NY

TONAWANDA, N.Y. — The Tonawanda Police Department is investigating an overnight robbery. Police said the 7-11 store on Delaware Street in the City of Tonawanda was robbed Saturday morning by a “masked” Black man. Police said the robbery took place around 05:07 a.m. when a man entered...

Tonawanda Police investigating robbery at 7-Eleven

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The wife of fallen Buffalo Firefighter Jason Arno is expressing her gratitude to the Buffalo community for their support during this difficult time. Sarah-Liz Tierney made the public post on Facebook paying tribute to her husband and thanking the city for providing support when they needed it most.

Wife of fallen firefighter Jason Arno expresses gratitude to Buffalo community

Hamburg, NY

HAMBURG, N.Y. — The Braymiller family says it has dropped the idea of rebuilding their long-time bowling center in the Village of Hamburg. The structure had to be demolished after the roof collapsed during that massive lake effect storm last November. Howard Braymiller said the cost of rebuilding proved...

Braymillers selling bowling alley property

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown and Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia announced applications are now open for the upcoming Buffalo Police exam. The salary range for an officer range from $49,588-$82,646. The Buffalo Police Department benefits include health, dental and vision coverage, vacation/sick pay, retirement plan and continuing education stipend.

Applications open for Buffalo Police exam

New York City, NY

BUFFALO, N.Y. — New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against Buffalo landlord for allegedly failing to address lead-based paint hazards in numerous properties in East Buffalo. Raiszadeh Group, owned by Farhad Raiszadeh and his wife Shohre Zahedi, have been cited for lead paint hazard violations...

New York AG suing Buffalo landlord for not addressing lead paint hazards

Niagara Falls, NY

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — The City of Niagara Falls is helping local non-profits increase security on their properties. The city recently launched a "Security Camera Rebate Program" for businesses, and the program now includes non-profit organizations. City officials say there will be various methods of playing cameras throughout the...

Niagara Falls launches security camera rebate to include local non-profits

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo man was sentenced to five years in prison and four years post-release supervision for a shooting in Buffalo's Black Rock neighborhood in January 2021. The Erie County District Attorney's Office says Abdulla "Dooley" Abdalla, 24, was involved in a dispute with the victim over...

Buffalo man sentenced to five years in prison for his role in Black Rock shooting

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Many students and parents are still feeling unsettled from fake active shooter calls at several Western New York schools Thursday. These types of calls are not taken lightly by law enforcement. If caught by police, attorney Sarah Wesley says falsely reporting an incident and making a terroristic threat are just a few charges perpetrators will face, which are all considered felonies.

Attorneys talk about the consequences of 'swatting' calls

Cheektowaga, NY

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — A Cheektowaga volunteer fire company is getting ready to mark a milestone in its community service. The Bellevue Fire Company in Cheektowaga is 75 years in service this weekend. "Back in 1969 when I first joined - you got a pair of rubber boots, a rubber...

Cheektowaga fire company celebrating 75 years

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Daybreak celebrated a WNY tradition that dates back to 1888. The Broadway Market has been on the same spot ever since - 999 Broadway. The upcoming Holy Week of Easter is the busiest time for the East Side attraction. Butter lambs, lilies, meats, chocolates, soul food and a lot more are here within the 90,000 square feet of space. Plenty of free and safe parking is here, too.

Broadway Market preparing for Easter

HAMBURG, N.Y. — The Saint Francis House of Hope is raising awareness about its ongoing project, by opening its doors to the public. The House of Hope gives asylum seekers, refugees, and immigrants a place to stay while they get on their feet. The program plans to provide vital transportation school placement for kids and case workers to help families get situated.

Saint Francis House of Hope open house

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A man is in the hospital following a shooting on Schreck Avenue. The Buffalo Police Department is investigating the shooting that took place around 11 p.m. Monday in the first block of Schreck Avenue. According to detectives, a 45-year-old Buffalo man was shot multiple times while...

Buffalo Police investigating Monday night Schreck Avenue shooting

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — Charges have been filed against a Cheektowaga man in connection to a viral racist video showing a person accosting another with racist language. Richard T. Stasiak, 65, was arraigned on one count aggravated harassment in the second degree and one count disorderly conduct. A video of...

Cheektowaga man arraigned in connection to viral racist video

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Police Department responded to an active shooter call at 10:43 a.m. on Thursday. According to Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia, the call states multiple shots had been fired, and students were shot in the bathroom. After doing a full K-9 sweep, officers didn't find any weapons and determined the call to be a hoax.

Multiple threats of an active shooter made to many schools across the state

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A portion of the outbound 33 will be closing overnight for two months beginning Monday, April 3 according to the New York State Department of Transportation. The closure will be from Best Street to East Delavan Street Monday through Friday from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

A portion of the Kensington Expressway will be closing

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Wendy's to replace former OTB parlor in South Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A former Western Regional Off Tracking Betting Corp. parlor in South Buffalo is making way for a Wendy’s restaurant....

Wendy's to replace former OTB parlor in South Buffalo

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