Fire crews are investigating the cause of an early morning fire in the 600 block of 20th Street in Niagara Falls. Just before 3 a.m. Heavy smoke and fire were seen coming from a residential apartment building at 643 20th St.A Batavia man is facing several charges, including arson, after police responded to a report of a structure fire at Batavia Downs. Buffalo will officially welcome its first female police commissioner into office next week following approval from the city’s common council on Tuesday. Having worked as chief of police in both Louisville and Atlanta, Erika Shields brings years of prior experience into the role.The Buffalo AKG Art Museum’s longtime director is stepping down from his role after more than a decade of leading major projects, leaders with the museum announced Wednesday.Niagara Pride, Inc., will host the fifth annual WNY Pride 5K & LGBTQ Wellness Event May 9 at the SUNY Niagara campus.