The Pro Football Hall of Fame will honor three former Buffalo Bills contributors as part of its 2026 Awards of Excellence program, which recognizes contributors including assistant coaches, athletic trainers, equipment managers, film and video directors, and public relations staff. Read moreThree former Buffalo Bills to be honored at Pro Football Hall of Fame Awards of Excellence
Starbucks Coffee Company on Thursday announced a new incentive rewards program aimed at giving hourly employees more opportunities to share in the company’s performance as part of its ongoing “Back to S… Read moreStarbucks brews up new incentives to improve service
A special West Seneca town board meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, April 6 in the courtroom. Read moreSpecial West Seneca Town Board meeting set for Monday
East Aurora-based Moog Inc. is celebrating NASA's recent successful launch of the Artemis II space mission, which the aerospace manufacturer played a critical role in by providing key systems that helpe… Read moreMoog technology successfully steers Artemis II space launch
A West Seneca man faces multiple charges after police say he displayed a handgun inside a village restaurant late Wednesday night. Read moreMan charged after allegedly waving gun inside East Aurora restaurant
After nearly four decades of service advancing equal access to justice, David C. Schopp has retired as executive director of the Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo. Read moreSchopp retires after decades leading Legal Aid Bureau; Patterson named successor
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at Blossom in Elma held a groundbreaking ceremony for construction of a new sanctuary on Saturday, March 21, bringing together congregants in celebration of a new place to wor… Read moreSt. Paul's Lutheran Church hosts ceremony for new church building
The Erie County Medical Examiner's Office has ruled the death of a blind refugee, previously held at the Erie County Holding Center in Buffalo, as a homicide. Read moreRefugee's death ruled homicide by Erie County Medical Examiner
The U.S. Census Bureau will test new ways of collecting population data in 2026, including a first-time partnership with postal workers, as part of preparations for the 2030 national census. Read moreCensus Bureau to test new data collection methods with USPS
A community survey conducted by the East Aurora Union Free School District shows strong support for maintaining high-quality academic programs while urging caution on spending as officials plan the 2026… Read moreEast Aurora school survey shows support for programs, concern over taxes
The New York State Department of Health has launched a statewide public awareness campaign aimed at reducing vaping among teens and young adults while supporting those trying to quit. Read moreNew York launches anti-vaping campaign targeting youth, families
The East Aurora Art Society will welcome local artist and printmaker Robert Finn as the guest speaker at its general meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, at the Aurora Senior Center, 101 Kings St.… Read moreEast Aurora Art Society to host artist Robert Finn as guest speaker
The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library will host a virtual presentation on the history of women astronauts on Thursday, April 2. Read moreBuffalo & Erie County Public Library to host virtual talk on women astronauts
West Falls resident and president of West Herr Automotive Group Scott Bieler will be the featured speaker at Nichols School’s upcoming Parents’ Association Speaker Series event, “An Evening with Scott B… Read moreWest Falls' Bieler to speak at Nichols School
Researchers at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine have found that common orthodontic devices, including clear aligners and retainers, may release microscopic plastic particles that coul… Read moreUB study finds orthodontic devices may release microplastics affecting immune response
New York state officials recently announced a package of legislation intended to preserve access to vaccines and shift more authority over immunization guidance to state officials and medical experts. Read moreNew York lawmakers introduce bills aimed at maintaining vaccine access, updating state oversight
Approximately 260 children from Western New York, including several underserved rural school districts, will receive free dental care during a special outreach event Thursday, April 2, at the Buffalo Bi… Read moreFree dental care event to serve hundreds of local children in Orchard Park
After nearly nine years serving local families, Rolly Pollies of Western New York will close its North Buffalo location on Hertel Avenue at the end of April. Read moreRolly Pollies to close North Buffalo gym, reveals future of OP, East Amherst locations
Western New York-based Que 42 BBQ, in partnership with Buffalo Bills long snapper Reid Ferguson and his Grills Mafia movement, will host its inaugural Kids Que barbecue competition Saturday, June 13, du… Read moreHeart of Music Festival fires up new kids competition for this year's event
