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A private dinner inside the White House turned into a strategy session this week as some of the most influential figures in American finance met with President Donald Trump to discuss one issue dominating the room: how to blunt incoming New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s economic plans. According to The Telegraph, the Wednesday night gathering brought together a long list of billionaire CEOs - many of whom rarely appear in the same room - because of rising concerns th

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 10:45pm on November 14th after reports of menacing on Oliver Street in North Tonawanda. The 911 caller stated that their 17-year-old daughter is threatening to cut up her parents with a knife. At the time of the call, she had fled from the apartment and was running down an alleyway. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if the daughter was arrested or taken for mental health treatment. No further information

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 2:30am on November 15th after reports of women possibly being held against their will on Whitney Avenue in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller - a third party - stated that three females at an AirBnB were hanging out a window screaming for someone to call police because "boys were keeping them against their will." Police responded to the scene. The resolution of the call is unknown. No further information is available at

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Police audio captured a statement from a male on November 14th around 12:20pm discussing an explosion that happened the previous day. According to the caller, he said that there was an IED set off a block over from where he works and that the police department wanted to get into their cameras. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations based on police audio and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Pr

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 1:5pm on November 14th after reports of a medical emergency on Saunders Settlement Road in Lewiston. The 911 caller stated that a 72-year-old man was found unconscious, unresponsive and not breathing in the driveway. Emergency medical responded to the scene along with police. Upon their arrival, officers notified dispatch that the male was deceased, stating that the call required "confirmation only." No further info

YMCA Buffalo Niagara’s William-Emslie branch is holding its annual “Day of Giving” on Saturday, November 15 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. As part of the event, the branch will be distributing free turkeys to support families during the holidays. Other offerings include an on-site job fair, winter wear and emergency food kits. This event is designed to directly address the needs of Y members and the Buffalo community during a challenging time marked by layoffs, inflation, and economi

Niagara Falls Police responded to the 1100 block of Cleveland Avenue around 1:20am on November 8th after reports of criminal mischief where a subject was reported to be armed with a knife. Dispatch advised officers that a black female was holding a black male by the neck with a large knife. Upon arrival, officers observed a black male and a black female standing outside the residence engaged in conversation. Both individuals were detained for officer safely. The female suspec

New York’s move toward an all-electric future has been abruptly put on hold after Governor Kathy Hochul agreed to delay the rollout of the state’s landmark building-electrification mandate. The reversal undermines her own climate promises on legislation she supported. The law, passed in 2023 and billed as a cornerstone of the state’s emissions-reduction strategy, was supposed to take effect January 1st. It would have required most newly constructed residential buildings under

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is already making waves, and not in ways that reassure those worried about the city’s economy. Instead of focusing on the financial and public-safety crises facing New York, Mamdani has turned his attention to Starbucks, calling on New Yorkers to stop buying from the coffee chain while baristas remain on strike. On Thursday evening, Mamdani announced on X that he would not support the company during the labor dispute, writing, “Starbuc

New York’s already-strained business environment may become even more hostile as Governor Kathy Hochul is now considering raising corporate taxes to deal with a looming budget gap, according to a person familiar with internal discussions. The possibility has alarmed business owners and fiscal analysts who argue that a tax increase would accelerate the ongoing exodus of employers fleeing the state’s high-cost economy. The governor’s office has not announced any formal plan, bu

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 11:45am on November 14th from school officials at Henrietta G. Lewis Campus School in Lockport after reports of an overdose. A 15-year-old male was found unconscious. His lips were turning blue but he was breathing. It was stated during the call that he did regain partial consciousness. Emergency medical was requested and transported the 15-year-old to ECMC. There were also three other students being questioned by

A Buffalo man who severely injured a small dog earlier this year is now awaiting sentencing after entering a guilty plea in Erie County Court. Deandre Rogers, 30, stood before State Supreme Court Justice Paul B. Wojtaszek on Thursday and admitted guilt to one count of attempted aggravated cruelty to animals, a Class A misdemeanor under New York State Law. The charge stems from a disturbing case that left a 9-year-old Chihuahua with life-threatening injuries. The attack occurr

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 10am on November 13th after reports of a welfare check at the Falls View Motel on Niagara Falls Boulevard in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller - a care coordinator - stated that a male was sending her unusual messages, including about a missing 16-year-old female Arianna Miller. The male was also texting her about having weapons on him. She is aware from previous involvement with him that he has several boxes that have

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 2:10am on November 14th after reports of a burglary on the 1200 block of Military Road in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller - a male - stated that his ex-fiance entered his home while he was gone and stole several items. He has everything on camera. The ex- fiancé proceeded to threaten him with physical harm. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if the ex- fiancé was arrested. No further information is availab

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 11:25am on November 13th after reports of reckless endangerment on the 2600 block of Porter Road in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller stated that a male known to her (unknown relationship) - referred to as Paul Demunda on the audio - drove into her car with his grey Lexus, which has front-end damage to it. The male then threw a bottle of tequila and a bat at her. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if Demunda w

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 5:20pm on November 13th after reports of a medical emergency on Lower Mountain Road in Sanborn, Niagara County. The 911 caller stated that a 16-year-old male had several cords of wood collapse on him. His breathing status was unknown at the time of the call, although there was a note that no breathing was reported. Police and emergency medical responded to the scene. The 16-year-old's status is unknown. No further i

An 18-year-old Venezuelan woman who worked as a custodian at Buffalo’s Highmark Stadium remains in federal custody following an unexpected arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Yusgleidy Villa Alvarez had been legally residing in the United States with special immigrant juvenile status, a designation that allowed her to pursue a green card and work authorization. In February, she was granted a work permit valid through mid-2028. However, according to a fed

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 10:30pm on November 12th after reports of a domestic dispute on Meadow Drive in North Tonawanda. The 911 caller and wife stated that her husband was threatening to commit suicide while intoxicated. She further stated that he has a plan to put a shotgun in his mouth and pull the trigger. He keeps the gun underneath his bed. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown whether the husband was taken for mental health t

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 3pm on November 12th after reports of a medical emergency near James Drive. The 911 caller - the teenage daughter's mother - stated that her 17-year-old daughter was upset and wouldn't stop yelling. The mother found pills and a suicide note. Police responded to the scene and medical. It is unknown if the daughter was transported to a facility for mental health treatment. No further information is available at this t

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 1:40am on November 13th after reports of a medical emergency. The 911 caller - the child's mother - stated that her 4-year-old son had a fever and difficulty breathing after getting a vaccine earlier in the day. Police and medical responded to the scene. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations based on police audio and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Pro

On paper, it looks like garbage: a murky slurry of fryer grease and crumbs left over from Friday fish fries and late-night wings. But in 2025, used cooking oil is no longer waste—it’s feedstock for the booming biofuels industry. That transformation has turned the back alleys behind New York’s restaurants into the front lines of a quiet, profitable crime wave. In Western New York alone, Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. (BBD), a regional leader in collecting and recycling used cooking oi

Top New York Swimmer Fights for Life After Sudden Liver Failure Diagnosis A 17-year-old North Tonawanda High School swimmer is in critical condition at the University of Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital after being diagnosed with acute liver failure caused by Wilson’s disease, a rare hereditary disorder that leads to toxic copper buildup in the liver. Meredith Roberts’ medical crisis began on Halloween when she noticed dark-colored urine. After multiple hospital visits and exte

WATCH BELOW What was meant to be a routine Sunday matchup for Buffalo Bills fans quickly turned chaotic after a fight broke out among supporters during the team’s 30–13 loss to the Miami Dolphins. The incident, captured on video, went viral on social media as Bills Mafia turned on themselves. Footage from the stands shows multiple fans throwing punches as others, including two women in Bills jerseys, tried to intervene. Amid the scuffle, an elderly man could be seen swinging

A convicted sex offender from Oklahoma who staged his own disappearance more than ten years ago has been arrested in Upstate New York where investigators say he had been living under a false identity and attending college. Authorities confirmed that Anthony Lennon, 44, once listed among Oklahoma’s Ten Most Wanted, was taken into custody at the end of October following a joint investigation by U.S. Marshals and New York law enforcement. Officials said fingerprint analysis conf