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Three charged after drug raids in Cheektowaga

CHEEKTOWAGA, NY — Three men face drug charges after law enforcement executed search warrants at two residences on the morning of Nov. 6. Raekwon Barnes, 31, of Cheektowaga, Joshua Jones, 30, of Cheektowaga, and Marlon Johnson, 29, of Buffalo, were arrested following an Erie County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Intelligence Unit investigation.

Cheektowaga, NY · 1d

News 4 Buffalo

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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 · 2d

The Spun

Map Shows 20 Inches of Snow, 40 mph Winds Arriving This Weekend

The Northeast could be facing some heavy snow this weekend.

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News 4 Buffalo

Family honors longtime nurse who died after bicycle crash

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — The family members of Shari Kersch are asking the Western New York community to remember the beloved longtime nurse who died last month after being hit by a car while riding her bike in Cheektowaga. According to her son, Jordan, Shari was riding her bike near the intersection of Strasmer Road […]

Cheektowaga, NY · 2d

News 4 Buffalo

Hamburg man sentenced after sending indecent texts to minor

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Hamburg man was sentenced to 2 1/3 to 7 years in prison for sending indecent texts to a minor, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office said Monday. Officials said 39-year-old Ezechiel Travis sent text messages to a minor and violated an existing order of protection in September 2025. Travis “intentionally […]

Hamburg, NY · 2d

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 · 1d

WBEN 930AM

Abrams: 'Hochul has a fight on her hands'

Newly sworn-in Seneca Nation of Indians President Tina Abrams wasted no time talking about her agenda for the next two years in office, and local and statewide leaders aren't going to like her agenda. Read more from WBEN:

New York · 1d

News 4 Buffalo

Skimming device found at West Seneca Dollar Tree

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Erie County Department of Social Services has issued a warning after uncovering a skimming device at a Dollar Tree in West Seneca. According to the department, this affects EBT cardholders who visited the Dollar Tree at 952 Union Rd. in October or the first few days of November. Those impacted […]

Buffalo, NY · 2d

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Poloncarz signs local law OK'ing 100% real property tax exemption on primary residence of seriously disabled veterans

Erie County opts in to NYS legislation to extend benefits to local veterans. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz was joined Tuesday by Erie County Legislator Lindsay Lorigo (10th District) and Director of the Erie County Veterans Service Agency Felice Krycia at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park Hangar Building to sign local law intro. No. 6-1-2026, authorizing a 100% real property tax exemption on the primary residence of seriously disabled veterans. The new law allows Erie County to opt in to similar legislation passed by New York state in subdivision 11 of Section 458-A of NYS property tax law, and lets qualifying local veterans obtain this benefit.

Erie County, NY · 1d

Lite 98.7

New York Wants to Put a Stop to Crazy Stadium Food Prices

$12 for a hot dog and $14 for a beer? Lawmakers want to put limits on food prices at stadiums and concert venues.

New York · 5h

New York Voice News

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Hochul Files Two Federal Lawsuits in Dispute Over Seneca Nation Land

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has filed two federal lawsuits challenging the protected status of properties owned by the Seneca Nation, escalating a growing dispute over tribal sovereignty and development in Western New York. Filed against the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the lawsuits challenge federal decisions granting restricted-fee […] The post Hochul Files Two Federal Lawsuits in Dispute Over Seneca Nation Land first appeared on New York Voice News.

New York · 2d

takingthekids.com

11 Word-Of-Mouth New York Restaurants That Are Always Packed With Locals

None of these places needs flashy ads. People across New York keep telling their friends, and the tables keep filling up. I can’t think of a better review than a packed room on a regular weeknight. A Buffalo Italian spot has been feeding hungry families since 1923. That means...

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Hamburg barbershop gives free haircuts to veterans in honor of Veterans Day

HAMBURG, N.Y. (WKBW) — For Gabrielle Genco, giving back to veterans hits close to home. Her husband, Donald, is a Marine Corps veteran who spent eight years in the infantry and completed two combat deployments. So when Gabrielle started thinking about how she could show her appreciation to those...

Hamburg, NY · 16h

Country Herald

Western New York Thanksgiving Travel: Warmer Weather Nov. 18–24

Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Rochester and Jamestown could see milder days and near-normal precipitation.

Buffalo, NY · 1d

WBEN 930AM

Erie County's $1 million-plus home sales hot streak continues

A newly constructed Clarence house tops the $1 million sales mark

Erie County, NY · 1d

buffalorising.com

Three Western New York Farms To Be Protected In Perpetuity

Protecting our farmlands has never been more important. Farmland is disappearing mostly because it’s worth more to sell for building than to keep farming, and a lot of it is about to change hands. The problem is, if our farmlands disappear, it will have a massive impact on our...

New York · 23h

stepoutbuffalo.com

All Aboard! Explore 400+ Displays at The Greater Buffalo Train & Toy Show — FREE for Kids

This article is a paid promotion sponsored by an SOB advertiser and designed to share valuable info with our readers. The Greater Buffalo Train & Toy Show, hosted by WNY Railway Historical Society, is back in Hamburg just in time for the holiday season!. Whether you’re a train enthusiast, toy...

Hamburg, NY · 1d

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Back for Weekend 2: Shop Hundreds of Local Makers & Find One-of-a-Kind Gifts at Christmas in the Country

This article is a paid promotion sponsored by an SOB advertiser and designed to share valuable info with our readers. The bad news? Your holiday gift list isn’t going to check itself off. The good news? You can tackle it in one weekend. Just go to Christmas in the Country. This festive market is the best place to support local makers and get unique gifts for all your loved ones.

Hamburg, NY · 20h

WBEN 930AM