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Remembering the Western New Yorkers we lost on 9/11

Twenty-five years after the attacks, we honor the lives of those who lived, grew up or went to school in Western New York.

Amherst marks 25 years since September 11 with emotional ceremony at Amherst Memorial Hill Grove

The Town of Amherst brought the community together on Friday for its annual 9/11 Ceremony of Remembrance, marking 25 years since September 11, 2…

International House Buffalo's new ownership plans Buffalo Bills watch parties, late-night kitchen

A Buffalo food and event space has new ownership and big plans for growth, including Buffalo Bills watch parties, a late-night kitchen and a hol…

9/11 remembrance on Scajaquada Pedestrian Bridge in Buffalo

American flags waved alongside first responders, military members, veterans and citizens on the Scajaquada Bridge over the 198 Expressway in Buf…

Ross Fire in Texas grows to more than 90K acres, with more hot weather forecast

The Ross Fire has torched more than 90,000 acres since it ignited on August 24, destroying over 150 structures in northern Texas.

'Can't forget them': North Tonawanda honors 9/11 victims with 1,200 American flags

Gratwick-Riverside Park in North Tonawanda is hosting its ‘Healing Field’ all weekend long. The display features 1,200 American flags, each indi…

'Started to feel ill': Fire Department, DEC respond to possible toxic spill in Niagara Falls

The Niagara Falls Fire Department and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation responded to 99th Street for a possible toxic spill at the ho…

Buena Vista Social Club national tour opens in Buffalo at Shea's

The Tony Award-winning musical Buena Vista Social Club is launching its national tour in Buffalo this weekend, opening at Shea's Performing Arts…

The big and growing business of ICE ankle monitors

A Scripps News investigation reveals how ICE's shift from a low-cost smartphone app to GPS ankle monitors is generating significant revenue for…

Buffalo shelter's viral social media post reunites woman with dog she almost didn't adopt

A Buffalo animal shelter's social media plea went viral and helped reunite a woman with a dog she thought she had lost her chance to adopt.

US strikes five Iranian tankers in response to continued targeting of US vessels

U.S. forces struck five Iranian tankers Tuesday, in a response to new Iranian attacks targeting U.S. Navy vessels.

Lockport man pleads guilty following deadly motorcycle crash in Sanborn

A Lockport man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter following a deadly motorcycle crash in Sanborn in July 2025.

Buffalo Old First Ward residents raise concerns over planned Seneca One Stop

Residents in Buffalo's Old First Ward are raising new concerns about a Seneca One Stop planned along the waterfront, saying it could conflict wi…

Zaire 'Flip' Allison remembered by Broadway-Bailey community after fatal hit-and-run crash

Dozens gathered Sunday on Broadway to remember Zaire "Flip" Allison, a 36-year-old man killed in a hit-and-run crash Thursday night in the Broad…

Farnham residents seek answers about future of local post office

Residents in the Village of Farnham are asking for answers about the future of their local post office.

Seneca Nation confirms Buffalo fuel station, neighbors and councilmember concerned

The Seneca Nation has confirmed plans to build a new Seneca One Stop station on Nation land in Buffalo's Old First Ward.

Christopher Imhof pleads not guilty to DWI charge after head-on injury crash

A Cheektowaga man, employed as a jail deputy with the Erie County Sheriff's Office, has been arraigned on a misdemeanor charge of driving while…

Buffalo Police officer suing man accused of shooting him six times

The Buffalo police officer who was shot six times when responding to a call on Sherman Street on May 26 is now suing the man accused of firing t…