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Power Ranking the Atlantic Division: Where do the Buffalo Sabres stand at midsummer?
The Buffalo Sabres may have a better team in 2024-25, but the real question at midsummer is, at least given the way they look on paper, if those improvements will translate into them stacking up better against their Atlantic Division rivals. Here’s the short answer: Better team, no doubt, and...
Buffalo Bills division rival loses key pass-rusher ahead of training camp
There is still plenty of time between now and the start of the regular season, but the Miami Dolphins took a significant hit at edge rusher ahead of training camp. On Saturday afternoon, Shaq Barrett announced that he was retiring. Barrett, 31, signed a one-year, $7 million contract this offseason. The two-time Super Bowl champion announced his decision in an Instagram post.
Buffalo Man Receives Maximum Sentence for Fatally Stabbing Woman Inside Her Apartment
(WNY News Now) – Buffalo, NY – Otis L. Johnson Jr., 46, was sentenced to 25 years in prison followed by 5 years of post-release supervision for the fatal stabbing of Katherine Crofton, 56, in her Buffalo apartment. The sentencing was handed down this morning by Erie County Court Judge Suzanne Maxwell Barnes, with Johnson classified as a second felony offender.
Ex-DEA agent Bongiovanni acquitted on 1 bribery charge
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Former DEA agent Joseph Bongiovanni, who is accused of corruption, was acquitted on one of the bribery counts against him by Federal Judge Lawrence Vilardo. In April 2024, Bongiovanni was found guilty on two charges, including obstruction of justice and making false statements. The jury failed to reach a verdict on […]
Legendary basketball coach Tom Izzo praises Bills rookie WR: 'I love him'
Despite Keon Coleman's voluntary departure from Michigan State, legendary basketball coach Tom Izzo still has a strong relationship with the Buffalo Bills rookie. Keon Coleman’s path to the NFL was not necessarily dissimilar to that of the typical contemporary second-round draft pick. A four-star recruit out of Opelousas Catholic School in Louisiana’s Acadiana region, the wide receiver initially committed to Michigan State, appearing in 22 games and catching 65 passes throughout his two-year stint with the Spartans before transferring to Florida State for his junior season. He came down with 11 touchdowns throughout his sole campaign in Tallahassee, prompting the Buffalo Bills to select him with the 33rd overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Global tech outage impacts air travel at Buffalo Niagara International Airport
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — The impact of the global tech outage is still being felt at Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Airline kiosks were met with long lines after the outage affected check-in and booking services. The biggest impact of the global outage happened this morning as travelers in the buffalo...
Double Class breaks own track record at Buffalo Raceway
Hamburg, NY — The ink had hardly dried in the Buffalo Raceway record book but Double Class broke his own mark he set a week earlier for the 4-year-old gelding trotters with heart-stopping 1:56.1 head victory over Power And Grace in the $14,000 Open I-II Handicapped Trot on Saturday evening (July 20).
Compeer Buffalo raising $120k for mental health programs
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A nonprofit that runs a mental health mentoring program for middle and high school students needs your help. Compeer Buffalo has launched a fundraiser to keep the program going in two local school districts. As school districts face budget cuts and challenges, Compeer Buffalo is trying to raise $120,000 for this school year so the mental health mentoring program can continue.
Buffalo Sabres Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen Shines, Potentially Ousting Pre-Season Favorite and Facing Contract Decision
Buffalo Sabres' Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen emerges as the starting goaltender amid stiff competition, overshadowing Devon Levi's anticipated rise to stardom in the 2023-24 season. Luukkonen achieved 27 wins, a .910 save percentage, and five shutouts in 54 games. Levi posted a .899 save percentage in 23 NHL games and a .927...
Joey Votto suffers tough setback amid MLB comeback attempt
Former National League MVP Joey Votto can’t seem to catch a break. On Friday, Votto was a late scratch from what was meant to be his Triple-A season debut with the Buffalo Bisons at Sahlen Field in Buffalo, N.Y. Welcome to the Herd, Joey Votto! ⭐️ 6x All Star is scheduled to make his Herd... The post Joey Votto suffers tough setback amid MLB comeback attempt appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
IT management professor at UB: Insights on global Microsoft Windows outage
BUFFALO, N.Y. — To get a better understanding of what really happened with this worldwide computer outage we turned to professor Kevin Cleary, who specializes in Information Management Studies and Science with the University at Buffalo School of Management. First off, Microsoft and Windows are not to blame in...
‘Elegant Creature’ Spotted In New York State For The 1st Time
An "elegant creature" was just spotted in New York State for the first time. We learned why this may have "unprecedented" event likely happened. A flamingo flew to the Empire State. Flamingo Arrives In New York State. American Flamingos are typically found in the Caribbean, Mexico, and northern parts of...
07/21/2024: A Few Rainy Days in Our Future
The Latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologist Kevin Appleby:. The surface map is rather cluttered this morning with several nearby systems, including a cold front dropping through our region from the north into this afternoon. This front will spark just a few stray passing showers, with the vast majority of us staying dry. Monday looks to be mostly dry – but rain chances pick up regionwide Monday evening, setting the stage for an somewhat damp week ahead.
New York’s Largest Offshore Wind Project, Sunrise Wind, Commences Construction
Construction has begun on Sunrise Wind, New York's largest offshore wind project, Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed. The 924MW wind farm, developed by Ørsted, will provide clean energy for approximately 600,000 homes in New York upon completion. The wind farm is located around 30 miles east of Montauk, New York....
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