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There are ongoing questions about the necessary medical care and services for the estimated 174,000 veterans living here in Western New York. Proper funding for the Veterans Administration has been an issue spanning both the current and previous administrations in the White House and for Congress. A VA Chief of Staff memo stated there could be up to 83,000 VA job cuts in the coming months.
Buffalo’s independent Nativity Miguel School ready to expand in new location. The faith-based middle school is moving to a new location in Buffalo. Enrollment is now open for grades 5-8.
According to the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, a correction officer at Groveland Correctional Facility died in state housing. The officer was 53-year-old David Hilburger from Angola. The sister of the victim said that Hilburger had been feeling sick, but fearing retaliation from Groveland Correctional Facility, he never sought medical attention.

The Medina Police Department said on social media A pedestrian died Saturday in the Village of Medina after being struck by a vehicle. “Tragically, the pedestrian involved in the accident was pronounced dead at the scene,” police said in a Saturday statement, adding that more information would be released “pending notification to family.”
Local businesses in Buffalo launched the Easter Makers and Shakers Artisan Market at The Powerhouse. It will be open today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $6 and can be purchased online or at the door. Kids 10 and under can attend free.
There are ongoing questions about the necessary medical care and services for the estimated 174,000 veterans living here in Western New York. Proper funding for the Veterans Administration has been an issue spanning both the current and previous administrations in the White House and for Congress.

A Hamburg man, Michael Osuch, pleaded guilty to manslaughter Thursday following his sister’s death after an alleged attack on her and their 91-year-old mother in May 2022.

The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help in locating 15-year-old Adam Wisniewski. He was last seen near Lake Avenue and Old Niagara Road in the Town of Lockport, wearing red checkered pajamas, black sweatpants, and white crocs.

The terminals are buzzing and the bags are packed. Spring break travel is in full swing at Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Travel this year is up 5 percent for AAA bookings compared to last year.

Canisius University is offering buyouts to some of its staff in an effort to continue to find ways to cut costs and keep the university sustainable in the future.

April 26 is the Drug Enforcement Administration’s ‘National Drug Take Back Day’. People will be able to drop their unused medicine off to Lockport Memorial Hospital from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Buffalo Pro Soccer announced Friday that they plan to build a new 7,600-seat stadium located at the intersection of Elk and Lee Streets in Buffalo’s Valley Neighborhood.

The New York State Department of Transportation announced on Thursday that it will not be appealing a February ruling regarding the $1.2 billion Kensington Expressway Project, which said the project could not move forward until a full environmental study is completed.

A former Tonawanda man was given more than six decades in prison for sexually abusing a child over a period of more than six years. Robert Roy, 42, was sentenced to 64 years to life in prison.

For the first time in roughly two years, Payton Gendron made an appearance inside of a federal courtroom in Buffalo, alongside his defense attorney’s for a status hearing in his death penalty case.

Amherst Police have located a vehicle that was stolen Thursday morning, but the suspects remain at large. Police said they were called to the scene of car theft shortly past 9 a.m. 3800 block of Main St., just east of Bailey Avenue.

The Sabres squandered an opportunity to win their sixth game in a row, losing on the road to Columbus 3-2 Thursday night.

Charles Dobucki, the landlord at 2 St. Louis Place in Buffalo, was arrested Thursday after failing to appear in housing court for allegedly neglecting his properties, including an Allentown building across the street from where two prominent artists were found dead last month.

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed Executive Order 47.4 on April 9, extending the state’s disaster emergency for correctional facilities. The order now remains in effect until May 9, 2025, and it revises policies from the earlier order.

Now that Buffalo Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon has released his budget proposal, Common Council will review the proposal in the coming weeks, with members putting an emphasis on transparency and public input.

An incident took place Friday at Sweet Home High School that ended with a number of staff members on leave and a student being put in handcuffs.

The American Red Cross of Western New York is looking to install 600 smoke alarms in homes during an event happening on April 26th in Buffalo.

A series of violent altercations in Buffalo Public Schools has raised concerns among educators and staff, with at least three recent student fights resulting in injuries that required teachers to seek medical attention.

The vice president of the Buffalo chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse, 49 year old John Todaro of Amherst, was arrested Wednesday for sex crimes against children.

33 year old Michael Robinson of Buffalo pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail theft after he conspired with two others to steal from the Cheektowaga post office last October.

Mike Casale, Niagara County’s commissioner of economic development, will retire from his job at the end of the month to seek public office as the potential replacement for outgoing Niagara County Legislature Chairwoman Rebecca Wydysh.

Scammers are targeting people via text message because its such an easy way to intimidate people or extract money from them, according to the Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York

Want to be on Big Brother? Now is your chance. Batavia Downs will host auditions for the show on April 30. The event will run from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Denzel Maye, 28, is accused of shooting and killing 52-year-old Howard Shelton on the afternoon of Oct. 24, 2024 on Potomac Avenue near Elmwood in Buffalo.

The vice president of the Buffalo chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse, 49 year old John Todaro of Amherst, was arrested Wednesday for sex crimes against children.

44 year old Yasir Creach, an inmate from the Erie County Correctional Facility has pleaded guilty to sending a threatening letter to a judge while serving their jail sentence.

John Walker, a member of the “Buffalo Five,” was awarded $28 million on Tuesday by a jury in Rochester after being wrongfully convicted of a murder in 1976 and spending 21 years in prison.

Clayton Dimmick, director of highways, parks and water distribution in Lockport said city crews are conducting annual assessments for roads that will be milled and paved and will have a project list by the end of the month. He said Davison Road is a definite priority for a larger-scale pavement fix.

A Buffalo organization that works to keep the bicycling community informed and safe is dealing with a burglary at one of their shops. GObike says its 98 Colvin Community Bicycle Shop was recently robbed, to the tune of $8,000.

Acting Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon announced on Tuesday a $622 million city budget for 2025-2026, a $4 million increase from last year, along with the Common Council’s request for two pieces of legislation he said would address a $70 million structural deficit.

A Buffalo man, 26 yearold Nader Ngoopos, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for gun and drug charges after two students were robbed at St. Bonaventure University in 2018.

John Walker, a member of the “Buffalo Five,” was awarded $28 million on Tuesday by a jury in Rochester after being wrongfully convicted of a murder in 1976 and spending 21 years in prison.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) terminated the visas of four current students and nine recent graduates from the University at Buffalo, the university announced Tuesday.

Some North Buffalo residents say the speeding on their street is getting out of control and are now pushing for the installation of speed bumps.

Buffalo Sabres logged a 3-0 win against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night.

A 19-year-old Jakai Lofton of Buffalo was found guilty of murder in the shooting death of a 21-year-old in August 2023.

An Orchard Park man, 30 year old Edward Tutuska, was sentenced to 13 years in prison Tuesday morning after subjecting victims under 11 years old to multiple acts of sexual conduct in 2023 and 2024.

The United States Supreme Court has turned away another challenge to New York’s Concealed Carry Improvement Act, leaving in place an injunction, sought by a Niagara Falls pastor and others, that blocked enforcement of a ban on individuals bringing firearms into places of worship.

Ten more Buffalo and Western New York churches will remain open following the Vatican accepting their appeals.

Canisius University President Steve Stoute is returing to the school after taking a leave of absence to focus on family matters last month.

County clerks in Western New York are promoting Donate Life Month by encouraging more people to register as organ, eye and tissue donors.

The Town of Tonawanda held its first board meeting on Monday night since town supervisor Joe Emminger said that dozens of police officers will be charged with Taylor Law violations.

Ahead of Tuesday’s release of the 2025-2026 budget, multiple sources saying acting Mayor Chris Scanlon will be proposing an 8% property tax increase.

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday a request for proposals for the creation of a new cruise terminal at Buffalo’s Outer Harbor to serve as a docking location for domestic and international travel.

A Chautauqua County man, 40 year old Justin Horton, pleads guilty to conveying false information and hoaxes after he threatened National Grid last May.

The NFTA Metro, Bus and Rail services shared on social media Monday full rail service will return later this month. Riders will be able to have full access to NFTA routes on Sunday, April 20.

Sabres host the Hurricanes tonight with a 7pm puck drop.