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Each Of These Five New York Italian Restaurants Is Still A Family Business After More Than 5 Years

Some Italian restaurants come and go, but a few New York spots have stayed in the same family hands for decades. From the Capital Region to Buffalo, Rochester, Utica, and Syracuse, these dining rooms still serve the red sauce, pasta, and veal dishes that built their reputations. Each one has...

Buffalo, NY · 1d

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Leah Halton-Pope heads to Albany after uncontested election, raising questions about how she got on the ballot

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Leah Halton-Pope is heading to Albany to represent Buffalo’s 141st Assembly District, succeeding longtime Assemblymember Crystal Peoples-Stokes. But unlike most candidates, Halton-Pope didn’t have an opponent on Election Day. Her name was the only one listed in the race, following a nomination process that...

Buffalo, NY · 3d

chautauquatoday.com

HS Football: Black Knights' Season Ends at Newfane, CWB Advances to Class C Finals

The high school football season for Silver Creek-Forestville ended Friday night the same way last season did -- with a loss at Newfane. Unlike last year's postseason matchup, the Black Knights were able to put up some points. However, they could not contain the Panthers' ground attack in a 44-20 loss in the Section VI Class D semifinal contest that aired on WDOE.

Newfane, NY · 2d

News 4 Buffalo

Blue Star Mothers collects supplies for troop care packages

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A local chapter of Blue Star Mothers hosted a collection event Sunday for their “Pack the Truck” campaign, which aims to send care packages to troops serving away from home. The chapter is part of a national nonprofit that brings together women whose children have served in the military or are […]

Buffalo, NY · 23h

News 4 Buffalo

Stryker the harbor seal predicts WNY winter conditions

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Stryker, a 10-year-old harbor seal, shared his prediction for this year’s winter conditions at the Aquarium of Niagara on Friday, taking part in a local tradition. Stryker has shared predictions for Western New York’s winters for the past six years. He picked between two choices: cold or frigid — and he […]

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Churchville-Chili clinches trip to state semis

GENESEO, N.Y. — The two teams had met twice in the previous three regional championships, with both sides coming away with a win. So it was only fitting that Section VI champion, Clarence (17-2-1) and Section V’s Churchville-Chili needed extra time and eventually penalty kicks to decide Saturday’s outcome.

Churchville, NY · 1d

theguillotine.com

South Dakota State 36, Buffalo 3

BROOKINGS, S.D. – The Jacks dropped only one match on Saturday afternoon, as they took care of business against the Buffalo Bulls, 36-3. The dual started at 125 pounds as Brady Roark took on Zac Belverio. Roark took his time in the first period but struck late, scoring a takedown and a four-point near fall on his way to a 9-1 major decision over Belverio, giving the Jacks a 4-0 lead, right out of the gates.

Brookings, SD · 1d

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The Spooky New York Bar With Scary Good Drinks Is A Must-Visit For Thrill-Seekers

Somewhere in Buffalo, New York, there’s a bar where a skeleton stands in the corner like a regular, the bookshelves are shaped like coffins, and the cocktail menu pays tribute to the woman who invented Frankenstein. That bar is The Merry Shelley, and it’s the kind of place that...

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Bethlehem Steel Blaze Ten Years Ago Forced Lackawanna Evacuations, Shut Route 5

A fire tore through a storage building at the former Bethlehem Steel complex in Lackawanna on Nov. 9, 2016, sending a smoke plume stretching for miles over the Southtowns, visible as far away as Canada, while residents were forced from their homes under a state of emergency. The blaze burned for days, closed schools, and shut down a stretch of Route 5 as crews fought to contain flames amid combustible materials at the old industrial site.

Lackawanna, NY · 3h

WBEN 930AM

Still no plans for new VA Hospital in Buffalo

With plans for a new VA Hospital in Buffalo off the table, VA secretary Doug Collins joined WBEN just before Veterans Day to give an update on how the agency is investing in care. Read more here:

Buffalo, NY · 7h

WBEN 930AM

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Buffalo's iconic City Hall getting a major makeover

The Ryan administration wants to renovate Buffalo City Hall in time for its 2032 centennial celebration

Buffalo, NY · 13h

buffalorising.com

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What’s French Cooking Doing in a Buffalo Bank Vault? Meet Chef Derek Minkensky.

With a little Julia Child inspiration, childhood roots in Western New York, and a distinctly Canadian culinary perspective, Chef Derek Minkensky is bringing a new chapter of French bistro dining to downtown Buffalo. Buffalo has never been shy about its food. We’re a city that takes its wings seriously, has...

Buffalo, NY · 1d

CNY News

100% PAID Tuition at Some Colleges in New York State in 2027

New York · 2d

hoodline.com

Sledgehammer-Wielding Man Smashes Into Richland Township Truist Bank, Police Say

A man accused of smashing his way into a bank in Bucks County is under arrest after police say he used a sledgehammer to break through a locked rear door on Saturday morning. Employees and customers were inside the building at the time, but no one was hurt. The break-in...

Bucks County, PA · 1d

News 4 Buffalo

Parent escorted from Catholic Academy after seeking answers about radiation findings

A Niagara Falls mother was escorted from her son's school when she tried to get more information about recently disclosed radiation findings on school property.

Niagara Falls, NY · 2d

hoodline.com

North Tonawanda Voters Approve $18 Million Community Center Plan

North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec discussed the recently approved $18 million project to transform the city-owned Norman Keller Building into a new community center in a video interview published Saturday, November 7, 2026. The proposal would consolidate youth, senior and recreation services under one roof at 500 Wheatfield Street. Mayor...

North Tonawanda, NY · 2d

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Blue rosary with Gold Cross Lost in North Buffalo, Kenmore Area

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Questions remain as BPS faces multi-million-dollar deficit

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Local leaders are giving failing grades to Buffalo Public Schools’ plan to send a contingent of staffers and board members to a pricey resort trip out west, funded by taxpayers, in a financially struggling district. The decision to pull board members from this $15,000 trip came just days before the conference […]

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Jesse Ketchum awards honor BPS students

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Public Schools held their annual Jesse Ketchum awards ceremony on Friday, honoring high school freshmen who excelled academically during their eighth-grade year. Each student was awarded a medal along with a cash prize; a gold medal was awarded to the student with the highest grade point average across all eighth […]