Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. Appoints Frank V. Balon as President and Chief Legal Officer
BUFFALO, N.Y. — June 9, 2026: The Board of Directors of Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. confirmed the appointment of Frank V. Balon as President and Chief Legal Officer on June 2, 2026. The company has been actively conducting a rigorous search for a new executive leader as Founder and outgoing President Sumit Majumdar transitions into his […]
Kid Threatens to Shoot up Home Over Pokemon Cards in Niagara Falls
POLICE AUDIO CAN BE FOUND AT THE END OF THIS ARTICLE: Law enforcement received a call around 9:22pm on June 7th after reports of menacing with a weapon on the 1900 block of Mackenna Avenue in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller told police that a black male wearing a red shirt and riding a purple […]
Uber Driver Holds 18-year-old Girl Hostage in North Tonawanda for Sexual Favors
POLICE AUDIO CAN BE FOUND AT THE END OF THIS ARTICLE: Law enforcement received a call around 3:57pm on June 6th after reports of a hostage situation in North Tonawanda on 8th Avenue. The 911 caller, who was described as an 18-year-old by police, told dispatch that the Uber driver was “holding her hostage” trying […]
Jaws of Life Needed After Devastating Niagara County Collision
A violent two-vehicle crash in the Town of Lockport left two people seriously injured Saturday after a passenger car slammed into the rear of a van and became lodged underneath it, trapping occupants inside and prompting a large-scale rescue effort. According to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, emergency dispatchers received multiple reports of a serious […]
Rent Money Gone, Weave Gone, Boyfriend Gone: Niagara Falls Woman Calls Police
POLICE AUDIO CAN BE FOUND AT THE END OF THIS ARTICLE: Law enforcement received a call around 3am on June 6th after reports of a domestic incident and larceny on Portage Road in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller told police that her boyfriend took her rent money and hair weave before leaving the apartment on […]
Food Pantry Demand Climbs Across Niagara County as Families Feel Squeeze from Inflation and SNAP Changes
Food pantries throughout Niagara County are reporting growing demand as rising grocery prices, housing costs and recent changes to federal food assistance programs push more residents to seek help putting food on the table. From Niagara Falls to North Tonawanda and rural communities such as Newfane, food pantry operators say they […]
Buffalo Waterfront Unveils Packed 2026 Outer Harbor Live Concert Lineup Featuring Cake, Ashanti, Rick Ross and More
Music fans will once again be heading to Buffalo’s waterfront this summer as Buffalo Waterfront officials have announced a packed lineup for the 2026 Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino “Outer Harbor Live” concert series at Terminal B. The annual outdoor concert series, now entering its third season at Terminal B, will feature more than […]
Legislature Overrides Poloncarz Veto, Clears Way for 12 and 13-year-olds to Hunt Deer in Erie County
Erie County lawmakers have overridden County Executive Mark Poloncarz’s veto of legislation that allows 12 and 13-year-olds to hunt deer with firearms under the supervision of experienced adult mentors, which ends a years-long political battle over youth hunting in the county. The override marks a significant defeat for Poloncarz who vetoed […]
Buffalo Police Called After Woman Removes Pants, Takes Off Dirty Diaper on Sidewalk
POLICE AUDIO CAN BE FOUND AT THE END OF THIS ARTICLE: Law enforcement received a call around 5:21pm on June 5th after reports of indecent exposure in the area Highland Parkway and Colvin in Buffalo, New York. The 911 caller stated that a female in her 60’s pulled her pants down, ripped off her adult […]
Four SUNY Child Care Workers Charged After Torturing Toddlers, Caught on Camera
Four employees of a child care center affiliated with the State University of New York are facing criminal charges after investigators uncovered what authorities describe as repeated incidents of physical and emotional abuse involving toddlers. The allegations stem from incidents at the SUNY Cortland Child Care Center in Cortland where prosecutors say surveillance cameras captured […]
Niagara Falls Driver Draws Police Attention Drinking Ice-cold Beer at Gas Pump
POLICE AUDIO CAN BE FOUND AT THE END OF THIS ARTICLE: Law enforcement received a call around 12:30pm on June 5th after reports of drinking and driving at Delta Sonic on Niagara Falls Boulevard in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller told police that there was a “male at pump 8” drinking a large can of […]
Bill Removing ‘Mother’ and ‘Father’ in New York Law Heads to Hochul’s Desk
A bill approved by New York Democrats that would replace references to “mother” and “father” in portions of state law with gender-neutral language is now awaiting action from Governor Kathy Hochul. The legislation, which focuses on child custody and parental laws, passed the State Senate this week after previously clearing the Assembly in […]
Liberal Democrats Pass Data Center Moratorium, Putting New York Tech Investment on Hold
New York lawmakers have approved a controversial one-year moratorium on large-scale data center development, a move backed by liberal Democrats and environmental groups that opponents say could cost the state jobs, investment and a competitive edge in one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. The legislation now heads to Governor Kathy […]
Woman Carjacked at Gunpoint by Masked Group Outside Wegmans
A woman was robbed of her vehicle at gunpoint Wednesday night, June 3rd, in the parking lot of the Wegmans on Transit Road in Williamsville according to police dispatch information and witness accounts. The incident, which reportedly involved multiple masked suspects, sparked immediate panic among shoppers and the community as details circulated on social media […]
McNasty: Customer Spits in Worker’s Face During Late-night Food Run in Niagara Falls
POLICE AUDIO CAN BE FOUND AT THE END OF THIS ARTICLE: Law enforcement received a call around 11:27pm on June 4th after reports of an assault and disorderly conduct at McDonald’s on Pine Avenue in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller, an employee at the restaurant, told police that an unknown male – described as a […]
Restaino Declares Victory on Centennial Park – But Will a $200 Million Arena Save Niagara Falls?
After years of lawsuits, land battles and political infighting, Mayor Robert Restaino is celebrating what he calls a major breakthrough for his controversial Centennial Park project. Following City Council’s approval of a sweeping settlement agreement with Niagara Falls Redevelopment (NFR), the mayor declared on Thursday, June 4th that the city finally has control […]
21-year-old Motorcyclist Killed in High-speed Collision in Niagara County
A 21-year-old Niagara County man was killed Wednesday evening in a violent motorcycle crash on Fisk Road that remains under investigation by New York State Police. Troopers say the fatal collision occurred at approx. 8:20pm in the Town of Lockport and involved a motorcycle and a sport utility vehicle. According to investigators, Matthew Lauer, 21, […]
International Investment Talks Could Bring Billions in Development to Niagara Falls on Both Sides of the Border
Discussions involving local leaders, international investors and economic development officials could eventually lead to billions of dollars in new investment in Niagara Falls, according to comments made this week by officials on both sides of the U.S.-Canada border. The possibility emerged during a radio interview on Tuesday, May 26th, when Niagara […]
Historic Cruise Ship Arrival in Buffalo Could Bring New Tourism Opportunities for Niagara Falls
A cruise ship carrying more than 100 passengers made history in Western New York this past week, marking the return of passenger cruise service to Buffalo for the first time in decades and potentially opening a new tourism pipeline that local leaders believe could benefit destinations throughout the Buffalo region, including Niagara Falls. […]
Democratic Majority Rejects Republican Proposal to Ban Politicians from Bills Stadium Luxury Suite in Erie County
A proposal that would have prohibited elected officials from entering Erie County’s luxury hospitality suite at the new Bills stadium was voted down on Thursday, May 28th, after Democrats on the Erie County Legislature rejected a Republican-backed amendment aimed at keeping politicians out of the taxpayer-funded space. The debate centered on […]
Retired Republican DPW Chief Could Return to Niagara Falls Payroll as Paid Consultant
Just weeks after retiring from his position as Niagara Falls Department of Public Works director, former Republican City Councilman Ken Tompkins could soon find himself back working for city government under a proposed consulting arrangement with the Restaino administration. City officials confirmed that Mayor Robert Restaino’s administration is seeking to bring […]