Ice Boom tugs have new winter home in Buffalo
BUFFALO — The New York Power Authority has completed construction on a new winter mooring site for its ice boom tugboat and barge at the extreme northern end of the…
UPDATE: Child reportedly hit by police car at Niagara St. and Porter Ave.
BUFFALO — Officials say a child was struck by a vehicle this morning at Niagara Street and Porter Avenue. It was originally reported that the child was believed to have…
Teenage troublemaker turns Fullbright scholar
As a teenager, Cassandra St. Vil, Buff State Class of ’05, was a troublemaker who ran away from home. She graduated from high school with just a 72.5 average. Yet…
Buffalo man pleads guilty in drug conspiracy
BUFFALO — Elias Figueroa, 47, of Buffalo, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute more than 100 grams of heroin. The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of five…
New ocelot at Buffalo Zoo to be named Nico
BUFFALO — A new baby ocelot born in November at the Buffalo Zoo will be called Nico thanks to an online naming contest held by the Zoo. Nico, who received…
18 homeless, one charged after Bailey Ave. fire
BUFFALO — An early-morning fire has left 18-people without a home and a 63-year-old Buffalo man in police custody facing charges of arson, reckless endangerment and criminal mischief. Police say…
Thousands protest Trump in Buffalo
BUFFALO — As many as 3,000 people marched in protest downtown today a day after the inauguration of Donald Trump as the nation’s 45th president. The “No Hate, No Mandate…
Winning Take 5 ticket sold in Buffalo
BUFFALO — The New York Lottery has announced a top prize winning ticket for the Thursday (Jan. 19) TAKE 5 drawing was sold at Mandela Markets at 272 East Ferry…
New York adds 9,000 private sector jobs in December
ALBANY — New York State’s private sector job count increased in December by 9,000, or 0.1%, to 7,963,900, a new record high, according to preliminary figures released by the New…
Blackened Heart Ball to show no love
TONAWANDA — The All WNY Radio Blacked Heart Ball slated for Feb. 12 promises three bands and no love. The anti-Valentines Day show at Stamps will feature Lower Town Trio,…