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Fire crews battling flames off Benzing Road in Orchard Park made a surprising discovery deep in the woods Monday morning – numerous homeless encampments.

Four top administrators that were abruptly removed from King Center Charter School are now back on the job, according to a state supreme court ruling Wednesday.

After Lockport city engineer John Donnelly was fired and escorted out of Lockport City Hall by police, Alderman Anita Mullane publicly called for Mayor John Lombardi III’s resignation.

A $53 million renovation is currently underway at the J.M. Smucker Co.’s Milk-Bone plant on Buffalo’s East Side.

The Town of Niagara announced on Thursday its new town logo created by boards members, town employees and Niagara Falls’ E-Man Inc.
The logo shows farmland in the background, which officials said is how the town looked when it started out.

The Buffalo Bills unveilled an ‘icy’ new look for what the players will be wearing when they take on the New England Patriots on October 5.

Hours after Lockport city engineer John Donnelly was fired and escorted out of Lockport City Hall by police, Alderman Anita Mullane publicly called for Mayor John Lombardi III’s resignation.

Four top administrators that were abruptly removed from King Center Charter School are now back on the job, according to a state supreme court ruling Wednesday. The ruling granted a temporary restraining order against the King Center Charter School’s Board of Directors.

Town of Tonawanda Police are looking for a missing man. Brian Serafin has been missing since Aug. 10, police said. He is 45 years old, six feet tall, and 180 pounds. He has brown hair and green eyes, as well as a beard.

Friends and family of Amanda Thompson rallied on Wednesday in honor of their loved one and all domestic abuse victims.
The 44-year-old Buffalo woman was killed in July allegedly by her ex-boyfriend Rickey Crouch who is now charged with murder.

The North Tonawanda Farmers Market received $50,000 from the state for various infrastructure improvements.
There will be lighting, bathroom, and electric improvements, new signage, increased marketing efforts, and a vendor mini-grant program.

Erie County Sheriff John Garcia warned legislators Monday that taxpayers would be on the hook for rising costs associated with a backlog of about 150 inmates who should be in state custody.

Two 18-year-olds and four other teenagers have been charged in connection to a shots fired call on Concord Street in Buffalo on Monday night, Buffalo police said Wednesday.

Two insurance companies who represented the Diocese of Buffalo have agreed to pay $122.5 million to help settle 900 sexual abuse claims in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. That amount brings the total settlement to $272.5 million.

A section of Hartland Road is set to reopen Thursday. The Niagara County Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced that a section of Hartland Road between Hartland-Somerset Townline Road and Ridge Road (Route 104) will be open to traffic starting Thursday, August 28.

A North Tonawanda woman tells police, over the weekend, she was trying to sell her dining set on Facebook Marketplace for $150. That sale ended with her being scammed out of $4,000.

The executive session that the Cambria Town Board had planned for its meeting to select an interim supervisor could potentially violate the New York State Open Meetings Law.

Niagara Falls firefighters responded to a third house fire in the 500 block of 19th Street in three days. Around 4:05 a.m. Tuesday morning, firefighters, along with Niagara Falls Police and AMR, were dispatched to the 500 block of 19th where they found heavy fire inside a vacant structure at 521 19th St.

Two juveniles, a 13-year-old and a 17-year-old, were charged with robbery and a slew of other charges after they allegedly used weapons to rob a victim in Medina.

A structure fire engulfed the Golf Carts Unlimited facility in Lake View Tuesday evening. Clouds of smoke filled the air as crews fought the flames.
The fire broke out around 7 p.m. at the facility on the intersection of South Western Boulevard and Lakeview Road.

First-round draft pick Maxwell Hairston will start his rookie season with the Bills on injured reserve, the team announced Tuesday upon finalizing its initial 53-player roster.

A baby was hospitalized and multiple people, including children, were exposed to pepper spray after an alleged fight involving around 15 people broke out Monday night at the Longhorn Steakhouse in Cheektowaga.

A federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss some of the charges against the Tops mass shooter, including those that carry the death penalty.

Lockport Common Council is moving toward adoption of a local law to govern the use of micromobility transportation — e-bikes, e-scooters, and hoverboards, establishing where e-transportation devices can be ridden and penalties for infractions.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul says she may refer the case involving the Buffalo Police Department and Erie County Sheriff’s Chief D.J. Granville to State Attorney General Letitia James for criminal investigation and possible prosecution.

New data released by a New York State-commissioned research study suggests visitor spending is up in Niagara County.
According to the study, conducted by Tourism Economics, visitor spending reached $1.163 billion in 2024, a 6.4% increase over 2023.

Governor Kathy Hochul says she may refer the case involving the Buffalo Police Department and Erie County Sheriff’s Chief D.J. Granville to State Attorney General Letitia James for criminal investigation and possible prosecution.

29 year old Antonio Gutierrez of Buffalo was sentenced to 11 years in prison after an Orchard Park resident was found dead of a drug overdose in 2022.

The Town of West Seneca is once again pumping the brakes on plans to allow battery energy storage systems, extending a temporary ban on the technology while neighbors raise concerns about safety and environmental risks.

The Connect Niagara bus service will be waiving fares to all users from Tuesday, September 2 to Friday, September 12.

As the return of school draws closer, Community Missions will host a free School Supply Giveaway as part of its Summer Giveaway Days from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Wednesday and Thursday. The public is invited to these events which will take place at its main site, 1570 Buffalo Ave. in Niagara Falls.

A Buffalo man, 56 year old Michael Harris, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for stabbing his ex-girlfriend to death last year at her home in Lackawanna.

The National Transportation Safety Board was back on scene Sunday in Pembroke to continue its investigation into the tour bus rollover on the New York State Thruway that killed five and injured dozens on Friday.

Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced that a Buffalo man, 37 year old Daniel Negron, has been arraigned on a murder charge in connection with the fatal stabbing of his girlfriend inside a motel room in Amherst.

Misuta Chow’s, the restaurant on Main Street known for its Japanese eats and arcade games, will close its doors in September, the restaurant said Monday.

SPoT Coffee announced on Sunday the permanent closure of its Clarence location. The 5205 Transit Road location’s last day in business was Sunday.

The Buffalo Bills need to trim their roster to 53 players by 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Two Buffalo police officers and one civilian were injured after a crash occurred Saturday night on Niagara Street. At 9:44 p.m., a police vehicle was involved in the crash at 1543 Niagara St.

The five people who were killed in a tour bus crash in Pembroke on Friday have been identified by New York State Police. None was local.

Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced that a Buffalo man, 37 year old Daniel Negron, has been arraigned on a murder charge in connection with the fatal stabbing of his girlfriend inside a motel room in Amherst.

Graduation for the 84th Basic Class of the Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy. The ceremony marking the end of six months of training for the 19 recruits in the class.

The Buffalo Bills could be close to signing a familiar face around Western New York. Veteran defensive tackle Jordan Phillips visited the Bills on Sunday and is expected to sign later this week.

Federal investigators are trying to determine what caused a tour bus carrying 54 passengers to roll over on the New York State Thruway in Western New York, killing at least five people and injuring several others. The National Transportation Safety Board said Saturday its investigation will run parallel to a separate law enforcement investigation being conducted by New York State Police.
Two Buffalo Police officers and a civilian were rushed to a hospital following a two-car collision on Saturday night. A D District police cruiser and another vehicle collided around 9:45 p.m. Saturday at 1543 Niagara St. None of the injuries were considered to be life-threatening, according to a City of Buffalo spokesperson. The incident is under investigation.

Western New York’s Indian community is continuing to mourn the passing of a beloved family. A vigil was held Saturday in Amherst for the Divan family. The four family members were traveling to visit a temple when their car veered off the road and into an embankment. Asha Divan, Dr. Kishore Divan, Shailesh Divan, and Gita Divan all died in the crash traveling to Marshall, WVA
Jamestown Police officers responded to a motor vehicle accident on Winsor Street Saturday. Investigators determined that the driver, 23-year-old Jorge L. Rivera deliberately hit the victim’s vehicle attempting to stop them The victim’s vehicle contained three juveniles, in addition to the victim. No injuries were reported. Rivera has been arrested and charged with three counts of endangering the welfare of a child, reckless endangerment, and criminal mischief.