Law enforcement received a call around 12:57am on July 26th after reports of an assault at Dairy Queen on Niagara Street in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller told police that he was stabbed. The caller said that he was stabbed in the right arm and was bleeding.The ‘Hood Taste of Buffalo’, a grassroots-grown food festival that sprouted up on Buffalo’s eastside, was looking forward to having its 7th annual event this weekend. That is, until organizers posted on their social media channels that they received an unwelcome surprise from officials from the city of Buffalo and the Buffalo Police Department. According to a separate post made by the Buffalo Police Department, the event was shut down as an unsanctioned mass gathering.The Highland Clubhouse opens for the first time this Saturday morning at 1164 North Avenue in Niagara Falls. The community center features a kitchen where people can learn to cook and prep meals. The Clubhouse also includes transitional housing and meeting spaces for community groups, workshops and events. Planning for the space began in 2017 but was delayed by a structure fire and COVID.Law enforcement received a call around 3:20pm on July 25th after reports of an assault on 20th Street in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller told police that each of the neighbors were throwing eggs at one another. It was then reported that one of the neighbors then tried to run over the other with a vehicle. Multiple parties were shouting throughout the incident. Police responded to the scene and encountered chaos. One of the parties was taken into custody.

The Environmental Protection Agency met with Lockport-area residents to answer questions about the ongoing cleanup of the Eighteen Mile Creek Remedial Project. This site has been under investigation for nearly a decade.The EPA is leading the project and addressing lead-contaminated soil at residential properties along the creek.Law enforcement received a call around 8:28pm on July 24th after reports of an assault on Zimmerman Street in North Tonawanda. The 911 caller told police that two males were arguing over a property line when the confrontation became physical. The men were swinging at one another and wrestling. Law enforcement received a call around 11:12am on July 24th after reports of a disturbance on the 800 block of Walnut Avenue in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller told police that he was driving by the area and saw a group of men fighting and “swinging hammers at one another.” Police responded to the scene. However, the group had dispersed by the time law enforcement arrived.

A former employee of the Erie County Clerk’s Office, 32 year old Raymond Brinson, was sentenced to a one-year conditional discharge after he fraudulently approved a pistol permit, officials said on Friday. New York State Police seized 15 vehicles and issued 138 tickets for license plate violations on I-190 in Buffalo in May as part of the state’s ongoing battle against license plate fraud, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced.Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is embarking on renovations to improve its women’s health and other facilities with a $9 million renovation.A fire Friday completely destroyed a home in Orchard Park on Ellis Road. New test results released this week by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation revealed findings similar to prior investigations at the Griffon Park public boat launch in the City of Niagara Falls. The sounds of Irish music, traditional dancing and plenty of community spirit will fill Buffalo River Fest Park this weekend as the Buffalo Irish Festival returns for its 42nd year.

EPA and DEC are expanding property testing for radiation across Niagara and Erie counties. Teams have visited over 1,050 properties, secured hundreds of access agreements, and offered voluntary temporary relocation at four properties as a precautionMembers of the 5/14 Memorial Foundation came together at the Buffalo History Museum on Thursday to share more information about ongoing plans for a memorial site in Buffalo that will serve as a space of healing and remembrance following the 2022 Tops mass shooting.A man is in critical condition after he was shot in the head on Edison Avenue Thursday. Officers responded to a shooting call on the 300 block of Edison Avenue shortly after noon Thursday. The victim was taken by ambulance to the Erie County Medical Center.A mother and her two daughters, ages 6 and 8, can rest safely tonight after being rescued from Lake Erie on Wednesday in the Wainfleet area.

A BUFFALO MAN WAS KILLED THURSDAY WHEN HIS E-BIKE CRASHED WITH A CAR IN THE TOWN OF TONAWANDA.

 

FOUR TEENAGE KIDS IN A STOLEN KIA RAN A RED LIGHT AND CRASHED INTO A PICKUP IN AMHERST WEDNESDAY.

 

FIVE TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS REPORTED IN NIAGARA COUNTY THURSDAY - TWO OF THEM IN THE TOWN OF LOCKPORT.

 

NEW YORK’S EDUCATION COMMISSIONER WILL ASSIGN AN ADVISER TO AID BUFFALO’S INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT.

 

SOME DENNY’S EMPLOYEES IN WESTERN NEW YORK MAY BENEFIT FROM A RECENT COURT SETTLEMENT.

 

ROCHESTER POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING TWO SEPARATE STABBINGS IN THE CITY THURSDAY.

 

A MAN SHOT WEDNESDAY NIGHT IN THE TOWN OF GREECE REMAINS HOSPITALIZED IN CRITICAL CONDITION.

 

BILLS’ FANS CONTINUE TO RIP THE NEW “NICKEL CITY” UNIFORMS EVEN AFTER JOSH ALLEN SAID “LET’S MOVE ON”

 

THE YANKEES LOST TO THE WHITE SOX IN EXTRA INNINGS AGAIN LAST NIGHT IN CHICAGO.

A 46-year-old bicyclist, 46 year old Wilfredo Morales, died after a crash Thursday morning at the intersection of Sheridan Drive and Delaware Avenue in the town of Tonawanda. A family of five living on 99th Street near the Love Canal area in the City of Niagara Falls has asked Gov. Kathy Hochul to support their immediate relocation. The Niagara County Sheriff's Office responded to a New York State law that could end the department's agreement with federal immigration authorities, calling it a misdirected public safety policy. The city of Buffalo is seeking to impose fines on the owners of the former St. Ann’s Church as it pursues a long-term solution for the historic site following a series of fires on the property. The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra announced Jennifer J. Barbee as its next president and executive director, effective Sept. 1, 2026. The YMCA Turkey Trot will have a new route this year, starting and ending at the Buffalo Convention Center, keeping part of the course on Delaware Avenue.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s on-scene coordinator overseeing the investigation into radioactive contamination at residential properties confirmed Tuesday that soil samples also will be tested for chemical contamination.Leaders at Buffalo City Hall got a visit from the New York State Education Commissioner on Wednesday as the Buffalo Public School District navigates through controversy. She said she’s leaning toward putting a monitor in place.The verdict is in: Hadi Matar was found guilty on all three counts of terrorism-related charges. The decision came after the jury deliberated for less than two hours.Residents living in the Whistling Straits neighborhood have been fighting to have mail delivered to their homes. They thought that fight was over when they started receiving curbside delivery one month ago, but on Wednesday, USPS said that change should never have happened and is reversing the decision.Renovations are coming to Explore & More in the coming months. The popular children's museum announced that the second phase of the museum's renovations are moving forward, with a new exhibit set to open in September.

FIVE TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AND A FIRE IN NIAGARA COUNTY WEDNESDAY.

 

AN INMATE FROM NORTH TONAWANDA HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH AN E-FELONY FOR VANDALISM AT THE COUNTY JAIL.

 

HADI MATAR WAS FOUND GUILTY AT HIS TERRORISM TRIAL IN BUFFALO AND NOW FACES LIFE IN PRISON.

 

YOUNG BUFFALO PARENTS WHO STARVED THEIR TWO-MONTH OLD DAUGHTER TO DEATH RECEIVED PROBATION.

 

A ROCHESTER AREA MAN RECEIVED THREE LIFE SENTENCES FOR KILLING HIS PARENTS AND SISTER IN 2023.

 

A TRIO WENT THRU A McDONALD’S DRIVE-THRU TUESDAY AND HELD IT UP WHEN THEY GOT TO THE WINDOW.

 

THERE’S NO WORD ON WHAT STARTED A ROCHESTER FIRE THAT SENT A MAN TO THE HOSPITAL AND KILLED A DOG.

 

HEAVY RAINS DIDN’T KEEP BILLS’ FANS FROM FLOCKING TO DAY ONE OF TRAINING CAMP AT ST JOHN FISHER.

 

THE YANKEES LOST TO THE WHITE SOX 6-5 IN 12 INNINGS AT CHICAGO WEDNESDAY.

This week Falls residents impacted by newly discovered radioactive hotspots in Niagara County called on Governor Hochul to declare several streets in the Town of Niagara as a class 1 "superfund" site. State law, however, doesn't give Governor Hochul the power to make that declaration, at least right now. Gems were found among the buildings on the county’s brownfields walking tour last week along Market, Spring and Chestnut streets. Two future “destination” sites that grabbed walkers’ attention included the building occupied by ART247 at 247 Market St., and the New York Central Train Station at Union Street.The Lewiston town board has again tabled a law creating a new planning and environmental review board, citing the need to make more revisions.The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame has unveiled its Class of 2026, honoring musicians, performers and industry leaders whose careers have helped shape Buffalo’s musical legacy.A winning Mega Millions ticket worth a cool $3 million was sold in Buffalo in Tuesday night’s drawing. The lucky ticket was sold at the Corner Market on Potters Road.

Illegal trash disposal continues to be a problem for residents in neighborhoods across the City of Buffalo, and now local leaders are increasing enforcement to remind residents that dumping waste illegally can carry serious consequences.In the Town of Cheektowaga, a proposed Good Cause Eviction law would require local landlords to have a good reason to evict, such as failing to pay rent on time. On Tuesday, the town board hosted a public hearing for residents to voice their opinions.The NYPA Board also approved more than $5.2 million in Western New York Power Proceeds funding Tuesday for four firms, including the Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda and the Kenan Center in Lockport..The Lewiston town board has again tabled a law creating a new planning and environmental review board, citing the need to make more revisions.The Bills unveiled their alternative uniform on Monday, the “Nickel City,” including a gray jersey and matching gray pants with blue numbers outlined in red and white, along with white lettering.

TWO TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AND TWO MARINE CALLS REPORTED IN NIAGARA COUNTY TUESDAY.

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS POSTED FOR LAKE ONTARIO UNTIL 2 THIS AFTERNOON.

THE CITY OF BUFFALO PLANNING BOARD HAS GIVEN THE GREEN LIGHT FOR RENOVATIONS TO THE BROADWAY MARKET.

QUEEN CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS ARE TAKING HEAT FOR THE RASH OF ILLEGAL DUMPING.

EXPERTS SAY THAT A-I IS MAKING LIFE MORE EXPENSIVE FOR AMERICANS - “THE PAIN BEFORE THE GAIN.”

AUGUST IS COMING - AND WITH IT - THE NIAGARA COUNTY FAIR RETURNS THE 5TH THRU THE 9TH.

THE PRICE AT THE PUMP CONTINUES ITS UPWARD TREND AS INSTABILITY REMAINS IN THE MIDDLE EAST.

THE BUFFALO BILLS’ NEW “NICKEL CITY” UNIFORMS GOT A LESS THAN ENTHUSIASTIC RESPONSE FROM FANS.

THE YANKEES TOPPED THE WHITE SOX AGAIN FOR THEIR FIFTH WIN IN THE LAST SIX GAMES.

The man on trial in the stabbing of Salman Rushdie chose Tuesday not to testify or call any witnesses in the federal terrorism case, which is expected to head to the jury as soon as Wednesday.A week after a very heated public meeting hosted by the NYSDEC regarding newly discovered radioactive hotspots in Niagara County, a community-run meeting Monday night called for collective action and transparency.One adult was transported to a hospital with minor injuries after an accident involving a school bus on Monday, Amherst Police said. Officials said the accident occurred on Stahl Road and North Forest Road in Amherst. Gems were found among the buildings on the county’s brownfields walking tour last week along Market, Spring and Chestnut streets. Two future “destination” sites that grabbed walkers’ attention included the building occupied by ART247 at 247 Market St., and the New York Central Train Station at Union Street. The Buffalo Zoo is celebrating the arrival of two newborn red panda cubs. The pair are the 14th and 15th red panda cubs to be born at the Zoo.

It was an emotional night in Niagara Falls Monday as community members and experts came together to discuss the work underway concerning radioactive contamination in parts of Western New York, and what they believe needs to happen next.A recent audit by the New York State Comptroller found that town officials in Amherst failed to ensure employees received correct leave time benefits due to a lack of oversight.A 23-year-old Lancaster man is once again facing charges after a NYS Appeals court ruling. Ryan Stencel faces two counts of criminally negligent homicide, stemming from a fatal crash in 2022 which killed two women.The Buffalo City Planning Board approved the site plan for the renovation of the Broadway Market on Monday — which means the massive project that is projected to cost around $46 million can move forward.New York state lawmakers from Western New York are seeking more involvement of the NYSED Department and Commissioner in the wake of the recent turmoil affecting the Buffalo School District and the Board of Education.

ANOTHER PUBLIC MEETING WAS HELD IN “THE FALLS” LAST NIGHT OVER RADIATION CONTAMINATION.

 

TWO TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS REPORTED IN NIAGARA COUNTY MONDAY - IN N-T AND NIAGARA FALLS.

 

ONE ADULT REQUIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT AFTER A SCHOOL BUS ACCIDENT IN AMHERST YESTERDAY.

 

A 74-YEAR-OLD ERIE COUNTY INMATE DIED FRIDAY FROM NATURAL CAUSES - ACCORDING TO AUTHORITIES.

 

A TEENAGER WHOSE HEART STOPPED WHILE PLAYING SOCCER WILL RECOVER THANKS TO QUICK WORK BY EMT’S.

 

A JAMESTOWN MAN IS FACING A TRIO OF FELONY CHARGES IN THE MAY MURDER OF TORRY KENNY.

 

TWO MEN FROM PHILADELPHIA FACE FELONY DRUG CHARGES AFTER A ROUTINE TRAFFIC STOP IN WYOMING COUNTY.

 

THE PRICE AT THE PUMP CONTINUES ITS UPWARD TREND AS INSTABILITY REMAINS IN THE MIDDLE EAST.

 

THE YANKEES OUTSLUGGED THE WHITE SOX 9-5 IN CHICAGO MONDAY NIGHT IN A BATTLE OF PLAYOFF CONTENDERS.

A Lackawanna man, 50 year old Shaun McDonnell, was arraigned on an indictment accusing him of killing his roommate, 55 year old Keven Scheuer at a home on Maple Street last month.Payton Gendron's federal death penalty case will move forward with three disputed aggravating factors after a federal appeals court overturned a lower court's ruling Monday. Gendron shot and killed 10 Black people on May 14, 2022 at the Tops Market on Jefferson Avenue.Eric Hawkins Jr. of Buffalo sentenced to 12 years in prison and five years of post-release supervision after police found an illegal gun following a 2024 police chase in Buffalo.A Lancaster man accused of causing the deaths of two teenagers in 2022 will face trial after his charges were previously dismissed, according to an appellate court ruling.After nearly a year-and-a-half with no action taken, the Lewiston Town Board will reintroduce a measure merging the town’s planning board and environmental commission at tonight's meeting.The agenda item says a local law will terminate the environmental commission .

Two children suffered serious injuries after a jet ski crash on the Niagara River near Gratwick Park Saturday, according to North Tonawanda fire officials, about 100 feet from shore near the Gratwick Boat Launch.A body was recovered from the Niagara River. According to authorities, on Saturday, the body was seen floating in the lower Niagara River by Canadian officials.State and federal officials said they are making significant progress in the ongoing Niagara and Erie County radiological assessment, having recently visited nearly 350 properties and obtained more than 110 new homeowner agreements to conduct radiation screenings.A dual Canadian American citizen who was extradited from Canada pleaded guilty Thursday for her role in a human smuggling conspiracy.Just days after school leaders held a meeting to address concerns about its new pilot program to introduce an AI-powered humanoid robot, the Salamanca City Central School District has announced the project is on hold.The Sabre's first home game of the season is set for October 3 against the Chicago Blackhawks, and if you’d like to get a seat inside, it looks like you’ll be paying at least $150.

TWO CHILDREN WERE SERIOUSLY INJURED WHEN JET SKIS CRASHED HEAD-ON IN THE NIAGARA RIVER SUNDAY.

 

FOUR TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AND A WATER VEHICLE DISTRESS CALL IN NIAGARA COUNTY YESTERDAY.

 

MEDICAL EXAMINERS ARE WORKING TO IDENTIFY THE BODY RECOVERED FROM THE LOWER NIAGARA RIVER SATURDAY.

 

AN EARLY MORNING SHOOTING IN BUFFALO SUNDAY SENT A MAN TO ECMC WITH SERIOUS INJURIES.

 

FIREFIGHERS IN MEDINA BATTLED A 3-ALARM BLAZE EARLY SATURDAY MORNING ON PROSPECT AVENUE.

 

THE SECOND OF TWO MEN CHARGED IN A 1992 ROCHESTER MURDER WILL APPEAR IN COURT TODAY.

 

MORE THAN 100,000 PEOPLE ENJOYED FOOD, MUSIC AND MORE AT MULTIPLE WEEKEND FESTIVALS.

 

THE BUFFALO BILLS OPEN TRAINING CAMP AT SAINT JOHN FISHER IN SUBURBAN ROCHESTER THIS WEDNESDAY.

 

THE YANKEES GOT POUNDED BY THE PHILLIES 11-4 SUNDAY AND WILL BE IN CHICAGO TONIGHT.

Law enforcement received a call around 2:49pm on July 18th after reports of a domestic incident on the North Grand Island Bridge, along the I-190, going towards Niagara Falls.The 911 caller told dispatch that the parties – a man and woman – recently separated. The male was chasing the woman up the bridge. It is unknown if the male party was arrested.After another weekend marked by large fights and growing public safety concerns, Buffalo officials are taking unprecedented steps aimed at restoring order in the city’s busiest nightlife district. Mayor Sean Ryan announced on Thursday that Chippewa Street will be closed to vehicle traffic this weekend as the city rolls out new crowd-control measures designed to curb violence that has repeatedly erupted outside bars and nightclubs.Law enforcement received a call around 1:21pm on July 18th after reports of menacing with a weapon on 21st and Niagara Street in Niagara Falls.The 911 caller told dispatch that there was an adult male chasing small young girls with a machete. He was going down 22nd between Ferry and Niagara Street. Law enforcement arrived at Frenchy’s on Niagara Street and located the male who was taken into custody within minutes of the initial call. No further information is available at this time.

Law enforcement received a call around 11:42pm on July 13th after reports of a domestic assault with injuries at the gas station at Tops on Portage Road in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller told police that there is a mother “beating her son” who looks to be about 6-years-old. The caller witnessed the mother punching the child in the face. The child was hysterically crying, screaming for someone to help. The Niagara County Health Department says it has received confirmation of two positive rabies cases involving bats in the towns of Hartland and Lewiston. The health department says samples were submitted to the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center on July 22, and positive results were confirmed July 23, 2026.Law enforcement received a call around 12:09pm on July 17th after reports of an assault with injuries at the Econo Lodge on the 5900 block of Niagara Falls Boulevard in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller – an employee – told police that there is a white male who was beating an older woman with a walker. At the time of the call, one of the parties was lying on the ground.

Several homes were evacuated in Warsaw early Friday morning due to a bomb threat, the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office said. After a search, no explosive was found. A Lackawanna couple faces possible time in jail after pleading guilty to charges related to starving a 10-month-old dog to death.The search for a recent Kenmore West High School graduate who was swept away in the Niagara River is on its second day, with officials saying the operation is gradually transitioning from a rescue mission to a recovery effort.As part of their celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary, the City of North Tonawanda opened a time capsule from 1976 and set one for 2026.The Bills are introducing new tailgate rules for fans that prohibit the sale of food and drinks at their designated parking lots. According to the team’s website, selling food or drinks and using private catering companies at the Bills’ official lots is not permitted.