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The University at Buffalo will host an event Thursday evening to address cell phone bans in schools. Organizers hope to provide guidance to districts considering such a ban. Read more from WBEN:

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul was in Buffalo on Friday to announce the state’s first-in-the-nation Empire AI Consortium will commence research this fall, just six months after it was included as part of the FY25 Enacted Budget. Read more from WBEN:

BUFFALO, N.Y. — October 6 through October 12 is National Fire Prevention Week. Fire companies around Western New York are using this week as an opportunity to remind people about fire safety and prevention. Buffalo Fire Lieutenant Shawn Duffy of Engine 31 on Baily Avenue said that best practices...

ECMC wins a national award for long term care. Wayland Brewing Company announced that it will open a seasonal tap room. Hertel Home Consignment celebrates the Grand Opening of their new location in Orchard Park. The 43 North Finals get underway.

The sale of a North Buffalo apartment complex serves as yet another example of how red hot the local multi-family market is viewed by investors—both regionally and with out-of-town interests. Case in point:. The Glendale Apartments at 2803 Main Street, a 22-unit complex that was built in the late...

As the election draws closer, we cannot ignore the growing impact of climate change on our communities. Hurricane Helene and now Hurricane Milton, along with dozens of wildfires this past summer — they’re all clear warning signs of a very real climate crisis. This issue deserves more attention...

As summer has shifted to fall, construction season in Western New York is finally starting to wind down. However, even as the cooler temps begin to arrive in the 716, several projects will continue for a while. One of those projects has been making big news around the nation as...

FoodNerd, a food technology company based in Buffalo that hopes to change the way shelf-stable foods are processed, took home not only one of the $1 Million grand prizes, but also the $25,000 People’s Choice Award.

The City of Buffalo is among U.S. cities preparing to replace lead pipes in water supplies. The Biden Administration announced this week cities have 10 years to replace lead pipes, but officials say Buffalo is ahead of the curve. Read more from WBEN:

Giving the city’s slow recovery a boost by spending money on its past. Depending on who you ask, preservation efforts are either in a state of decline, or making progress. Yes, we have made some incredible, successful, preservation “saves” advancements over the years. At the same time, recently we have seen a number of iconic buildings bite the dust – buildings that could have, and should have, been saved.

New York state Attorney General Letitia James took aim at TikTok Tuesday in a lawsuit similar to 12 others filed across the country by attorneys general. The 80-page complaint said TikTok’s algorithms are designed to be addictive, promote endless scrolling and feed harmful content to impressionable young users. “I...

PORT CLINTON, Ohio — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District and City of Port Clinton celebrated the completion of construction on a five-year coastal restoration project with a final planting of native species on the beach. The $1.9 million Great Lakes Fishery and Ecosystem Restoration Program Port...

The new signature 266-foot pedestrian bridge was designed with community input, opens in 2026. Buffalo, N.Y. – The 266-foot Ralph Wilson Park bridge was successfully installed over the I-190, marking another important milestone in the complex construction project underway at the park. Designed with community input to increase access to the waterfront, the bridge will create a stunning new pedestrian and bicyclist entrance to Ralph Wilson Park when it opens to the public in early 2026. Ralph Wilson Park (former LaSalle Park) is a 100+ acre waterfront park in the City of Buffalo that is currently undergoing a transformation to create a world-class public space that is safe, accessible and fun for all to enjoy.

One city from the Hudson Valley is the sixth safest city in all of the United States. WalletHub reached out with to Hudson Valley Post about its findings on the "2024’s Safest Cities in America." These Are the Top 4 Safest Cities in New York State. Take a look...

TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two brothers from the Town of Tonawanda will be on this weekend’s Buffalo Niagara Honor Flight. 83-year-old Fred Warnick and his 89-year-old brother Don are making the trip together to the nation’s capital. “He’s been my best friend forever,” Fred explained. “It’s not like he’s my brother. He’s just my best […]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Hang on to your hat today! It's a windy and warmer Friday with sunshine to start the weekend. Winds will gust to near 40mph per hour this afternoon and tonight. Highs today in the mid to upper 60s. Partly sunny and pleasant on Saturday with top temps in the low 60s. Occasional rain likely on a cooler Sunday followed by chilly air to start next week. Temperatures will be cool enough to support a few flakes over the higher hills south of Buffalo Monday through Wednesday.

2024 has been a year of big milestones for people, places, and things in Western New York. Who knew that so many things happened over the years on years that ended with the number four? But that has been the case. Just look at some of the events that happened in the 716 on "4" years.

Buffalo’s beloved Stitch Buffalo is in the midst of organizing an online auction, which is set to take place from October 21 to October 27. The Woven Together auction, in support of Stitch Buffalo, will feature original artwork (including Veronica Allis, Miriam Backstrom, Jozef Bajus, Amanda Browder, Shannon Downey, Karol Kirberger, Tess Kvale, Rebecca Lennox, Barbara Murak, Suzanne O’Brien, Stephanie Robb, Myra Serrins, Bridget Spitler, Betsy Veness, Christine Walker), jewelry, vintage clothing and accessories, luxury yarn and fabric from Second Stitch, gift certificates (including Papercraft Miracles, Little Salmon, Half & Half Boutique, TORBA Handcrafted, Turnstyle Designs, Water Buffalo Club 716, Fabrika Drapery Workroom, French Girl Boutique, Save the Rags, Wild Things, Pasteurized Tees, Atelier Piras), and an assortment of prized gifts from local businesses.