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In honor of Earth Day, the City of Buffalo unveiled its first electric vehicle in its municipal fleet on Tuesday morning. Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon had secured $187,500 in funding from the NYS Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to purchase the new sustainable fleet along with charging infrastructure.

Jury selection continues in the trial of Cariol Horne, a former police officer who was fired from the Buffalo Police Department.

The City of Tonawanda is giving residents an eco-friendly way to clear out old paint.on Saturday, April 26.

A former Williamsville PTSA Council treasurer Danielle Alba has repaid the nonprofit more than $26,000 that she was suspected of stealing.

Sad Boys Brewing, located on Exchange Street near Larkin Square, has closed unexpectedly after just two years in business.

The Niagara County Youth Bureau is seeking a new representative for the New York State Governor’s Youth Council.

A former Williamsville PTSA Council treasurer Danielle Alba has repaid the nonprofit more than $26,000 that she was suspected of stealing.

Jury selection began Monday in the trial of Cariol Horne, a former police officer who was fired from the Buffalo Police Department.

A longtime grocery store in Niagara Falls is closing for good. For neighbors who reply on it, the loss goes far beyond convenience. The Save-A-Lot on Pine Avenue, one of the few affordable grocery stores in a Niagara Falls neighborhood, has shut its doors for good.

An Ellicottville man, 65 year old Patrick Fuhr, was sentenced to six to 12 years in prison and ordered to pay restitution for stealing a vehicle and fleeing from Pennsylvania to New York.

A popular fundraiser returns for its fifth year on Sunday with all proceeds again benefiting the Ride for Roswell. A fundraising team called Team Roswell Rollers will host its 5th Annual Bowling Event at Tonawanda Bowling Center.

The Diocese of Buffalo agreed to pay $150 million to settle over 800 claims of sexual abuse following years of efforts to reach an agreement of compensation for victims, and the Diocese’s bankruptcy filing in 2020.

A Buffalo man was sentenced on Thursday to six years in prison and five years of post-release supervision after he allegedly shoplifted from local stores on over 20 occasions.

A fire that occurred early Monday morning displaced one person and caused an estimated total of $200,000 in damages to a Buffalo home at 138 Dewitt St.

City of Lockport Police Department is looking for the community’s help in locating 14-year-old Kaylianna Bolden. She was last seen leaving her home on Elmwood Avenue in Lockport on Saturday

The University at Buffalo is planning to create a new academic department dedicated to education and research on harnessing the power of artificial intelligence for the betterment of society.

Buffalo’s “Stop the Violence” organization is gearing up for a major event next weekend. It is aimed at keeping kids off the streets and instead putting instruments in their hands.

The 50501 Movement hosted a second “Hands Off!” protest on Saturday in Niagara Square, which marked one of hundreds of similar protests against President Donald Trump and his administration that took place across the nation this weekend.

A gas explosion in Buffalo’s Fruit Belt neighborhood Friday night resulted in $175,000 in damages, officials said. Fire crews responded to a fire at 167 Orange St. around 7:45 p.m.

A brush fire led to a small commercial fire in the Town of Wheatfield on Sunday evening. It happened at about 6pm Sunday at 2139 Lockport Road.

A car crashed into a Town of Hamburg home on Sunday evening. The incident happened on Green Meadow Court, near Amsdell Road. There’s no cause of the crash at this moment. No one was home at the time.

The Historical Association of Lewiston will be taking “A Trip Back in Time to the Larkin Administration Building” with Jerry Puma at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St., Lewiston.

A natural gas leak ignited a house fire Friday night in Buffalo. Buffalo Fire personnel responded around 7:43 p.m. Friday to a two-story structure fire at 167 Orange St. Fire damaged both the first and second floors. A City of Buffalo spokesperson said a woman was pulled from the fire and treated on the scene for smoke inhalation.
Here’s a reminder that a REAL ID will be required to board domestic flights beginning May 7.Visit tsa.gov/real-id, select your state or territory, and be directed to your local driver’s licensing agency. There, you can find out what documentation is necessary and the appropriate steps to obtain a REAL ID. REAL ID-compliant cards will have a star marking the upper top portion of the card. If it does not have a star marking, it is not compliant and won’t be accepted

A high-speed pursuit ended with a Niagara Falls Police officer shooting the driver Thursday evening. According to a statement it started in the 1100 block of Connecting Road, just north of Niagara Falls Boulevard and just west of a 190 exit. Police said that’s where officers attempted to make a traffic stop. .”The officer involved has been placed on administrative leave pending the result of the investigations,”
An argument back and forth about two Buffalo budget proposals are reaching a boiling point amongst elected officials.Comm on Council members, along with Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes, are urging state senators Sean Ryan and April Baskin to support the 3% hotel bed tax bill.
Outside Chronicles has expanded trail options for the 2025 hiking challenge. Organizers are combining trail listings from the WNY and Finger Lakes challenges, offering more variety for its 2025 Summer Hiking Challenge with 46 trails and points-based badges. Registration opens April 30 at 8 PM at www.outsidechronicle.com.

Niagara Falls Police are continuing the investigation into an officer who shot a man following a chase. In a statement Niagara Falls Police said “The officer involved has been placed on administrative leave pending the result of the investigations,”.
The Buffalo waterfront will heat up with concert series this season. Several concerts have been announced already for the 2025 season. Get a complete list of bands, dates and times and order your tickets at www.outerharborlive.com.
Buffalo Police are investigating a late-night shooting Wednesday. Police answered a call on Greenfield Street. Officers say they found a 49-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to his right leg. Officers applied a tourniquet at the scene, and the victim was taken to ECMC by ambulance. There is no report on his current condition.
Outside Chronicles has expanded trail options for 2025 hiking challenge. Organizers are combining trail listings from the WNY and Finger Lakes challenges, offering more variety for its 2025 Summer Hiking Challenge with 46 trails and points-based badges. Registration opens April 30 at 8 PM at www.outsidechronicle.com.

The investigation continues following an officer-related shooting Thursday night in Niagara Falls after a high-speed pursuit off of Niagara Falls Boulevard.

Buffalo Police officials appeared in City of Buffalo Council Chambers for a meeting of the Police Oversight Committee, whose members tried to question them about the D.J. Granville controversy.

The Erie County Sheriff’s Office is working to better prepare deputies for calls involving individuals with developmental disabilities, but its new “Handle With Care” registry has sparked significant pushback from local advocacy groups.

A Cattaraugus County woman who was barred from having animals following a previous animal abuse conviction is facing more charges. Donna Truesdale was cuffed for allegedly having animals she is not supposed to, due to a 2023 animal abuse conviction.

The Village of Youngstown’s planned $2.23 million budget for the 2025-26 year, while not raising taxes, would see increased revenue from property taxes.

The Niagara History Center is hosting a student art contest in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal.

A person was hospitalized following an officer-related shooting Thursday night in Niagara Falls after a high-speed pursuit off of Niagara Falls Boulevard.

Buffalo police say a man was taken to the hospital after being shot in a residential area less than a mile away from Delaware Park late Wednesday night.

Buffalo Police brass were summoned to City of Buffalo Council Chambers for a meeting of the Police Oversight Committee, whose members tried to question them about the D.J. Granville controversy.

The Erie County Sheriff’s Office is working to better prepare deputies for calls involving individuals with developmental disabilities, but its new “Handle With Care” registry has sparked significant pushback from local advocacy groups.

The Niagara Falls Education Foundation will hold its annual scholarship and alumni recognition dinner next month.

The Sabres ended yet another lost season on a winning note, getting coach Lindy Ruff his weeklong-awaited 900th victory, with a 5 to 4 win over the Flyers 5-4 Thursday night at KeyBank Center.

Two people were hurt in a seven-car pileup on the Buffalo Skyway on Thursday morning, according to Buffalo police. It happened just before 6:30 a.m. on the outbound Skyway just before Outer Harbor Road.

Buffalo Police are investigating a shooting late Wednesday night. Police were called to Greenfield Street just before midnight. Officers say they found a 49-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to his right leg. No word on his condition.

Assemblyman Angelo Morinello is calling on the new commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation to visit Niagara Falls and see emission problems firsthand at Goodyear Tire and Rubber.

After Village of Fredonia leaders announced a 65% tax increase in this year’s budget proposal, residents took to a public hearing on Wednesday night to express their frustrations.

A West Herr Auto Group affiliate has purchased the former Protocol restaurant at 6766 Transit Road, Amherst for $1.8 million. The company has no immediate plans for the 2.3-acre site but purchased the property to support future development.