1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (216+ words) Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled a new field office in Buffalo and has taken the chance to locally introduce her running mate in the gubernatorial race, Adrienne Adams. Adams served as New York City’s speaker of the city council from…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (402+ words) Generating discussion is part of the mission for the Robert H. Jackson Center. Established in honor of the Chautauqua County native and Supreme Court Justice, the Jamestown institution often opens its doors to community debate. ” I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (397+ words) As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks Friday, numerous memorial services and special events were planned in Western New York. Organizers note there is an ongoing effort to rename that bridge “The 9/11 Heroes Bridge” to remember…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (447+ words) Before “Buena Vista Social Club” heads across the country, nearly 100 cast, crew and creative team members have spent several weeks at Shea’s rehearsing and finalizing the staging, lighting and sound for its national tour. Brian Higgins, president and CEO of…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (476+ words) For more than a month, Daniel and Jocelyn McKiernan have demanded New York State officials relocate their family, upon the discovery of toxic chemicals beneath the soil of their 99th Street home. On Thursday, more was discovered. “We were paying for…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (304+ words) A new local bill could make it easier for Erie County small businesses to secure county contracts. If it passes, the legislation would provide priority to local businesses bidding on public works projects worth $35,000 or less. It also would apply…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (363+ words) The toxic legacy of Niagara Falls may be less a history lesson and more of an emerging horror story. That’s the view of attorney Christen Civiletto who continues to sound the alarm regarding the city's environmental troubles that many had…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (790+ words) The City of Toronto announced the finalists for the 2026 Toronto Book Awards, naming five works to this year’s shortlist. The award, established by Toronto City Council in 1974, recognizes works that use Toronto as inspiration. All genres are judged together, with…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (299+ words) The bus driver responsible for a fatal crash that killed five passengers last year on the I-90 near Pembroke has been sentenced. Bin Shao has received six months of jail time, as well as five years’ probation and 500 hours community service....

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (329+ words) Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield awarded $3.75 million in Blue Fund grants Wednesday to 20 nonprofit organizations and community partners across Western New York. The grants will support programs focused on behavioral, maternal and cardiovascular health, along with efforts to strengthen the…...