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- Second Cup 4/2 !
Katie and Ed will be joined by a pair of special guest. They'll also talk about the Artemis II […]
- 7 Weather 6am Update, Thursday, April 2
Buffalo Thursday Weather
- Officials provide update after Nurul Amin Shah Alam's death was ruled a homicide
WATCH: Officials provide update after Nurul Amin Shah Alam's death was ruled a homicide
- National Weather Service confirms EF-1 tornado touched down in Cattaraugus County
The National Weather Service Buffalo has confirmed an EF-1 tornado with an estimated maximum wind […]
- 7 Weather Forecast, 11pm, Wednesday, April 1
7 Weather Forecast, 11pm, Wednesday, April 1
- Erie County leaders discuss medical examiner ruling Nurul Amin Shah Alam's death a homicide
The Erie County Medical Examiner's Office has ruled the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam a homicide. […]
- Second Cup 4/1 !
Katie and Ed will be joined by special guests from the Buffalo Jewish Federation. They'll also talk […]
- 7 Weather Forecast, 6pm, Wednesday, Apirl 1
7 Weather Forecast, 6pm, Wednesday, Apirl 1
- National Weather Service confirms EF-1 tornado touched down in Cattaraugus County
The National Weather Service Buffalo has confirmed an EF-1 tornado with an estimated maximum wind speed of 107 mph touched down in the Town of Machias on Tuesday afternoon.
- Explore & More and Shea's Performing Arts Center unveil new interactive theater exhibit for children
Explore & More Children's Museum and Shea's Performing Arts Center unveiled a new immersive exhibit today called "A Voyage to the Stage."
- Removal of Lake Erie-Niagara River Ice Boom planned to begin April 6
A sign of spring? The removal of the Lake Erie-Niagara River ice boom is expected to begin on April 6.
- Buffalo Public School student arrested after attempting to bring in unloaded handgun
A Buffalo Public School student was taken into custody on Wednesday after an unloaded handgun was found inside their bag.
- Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld had their baby!!
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and actress Hailee Steinfeld welcomed their baby girl, announcing the joyful news on Steinfeld's 'Beau Society' blog.
- 'They tried and tried for their son' | Arizona couple allegedly killed by son filed several mental health petitions to get him help
Neighbors who knew Scott and Tina Turk say they were kind and inviting people who tried for years to get their son the help he needs.
- Royal Caribbean unveils Hero of the Seas, new record-breaking cruise ship
The Icon Class ship will feature a large onboard waterpark, new thrill attractions and a multilevel family suite designed for group travel.
WNY NEWS NOW
- Niagara Falls Woman Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges in Lockportby By News Staff on April 1, 2026 at 4:51 pm
(WNY News Now) – LOCKPORT, NY — A Niagara Falls woman was taken into custody on felony drug charges following a Niagara County Drug Task Force investigation, authorities confirmed. Daisy N. Ingram, 23, was arrested at a Niagara Street Extension address in the Town of Lockport. She faces multiple felony charges, including second-degree criminal sale The post Niagara Falls Woman Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges in Lockport appeared first on WNY News Now.
- Dunkirk Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Officer Shot During Warrant Executionby By News Staff on April 1, 2026 at 4:48 pm
(WNY News Now) – DUNKIRK, N.Y. — A 39-year-old Dunkirk man is facing an attempted murder charge after a police officer was shot during the execution of a search warrant, leading to a hostage situation and hours-long standoff, authorities said. According to the Dunkirk Police Department, the incident occurred around 6:25 a.m. on Tuesday, March The post Dunkirk Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Officer Shot During Warrant Execution appeared first on WNY News Now.
- Jamestown Woman Arrested on 17 Counts of Child Endangermentby By News Staff on April 1, 2026 at 4:44 pm
(WNY News Now) – JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — A Jamestown woman faces multiple charges after police say she left three young children unsupervised on several occasions late last year. Officers with the Jamestown Police Department arrested Amanda M. Pearsall, 31, at approximately 2 p.m. on March 30, 2026, on East 2nd Street. The arrest was made The post Jamestown Woman Arrested on 17 Counts of Child Endangerment appeared first on WNY News Now.
- Corner Store Employee Sentenced to 22 Years for Fatal Shooting of Co-Worker in Buffaloby By News Staff on April 1, 2026 at 4:42 pm
(WNY News Now) – BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo man has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison for the fatal shooting of his co-worker inside a corner store in the city’s Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood. Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced that Abdula Hussein, 27, was sentenced on March 31, 2026, before The post Corner Store Employee Sentenced to 22 Years for Fatal Shooting of Co-Worker in Buffalo appeared first on WNY News Now.
- Olean Woman Charged with Drug Possession, Unlicensed Operation Following Traffic Stopby By News Staff on April 1, 2026 at 4:40 pm
(WNY News Now) – OLEAN, N.Y. — A Wellsville woman faces charges after a traffic stop in the City of Olean led to the discovery of a suspended license and suspected narcotics, according to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office. Cassie J. Degerstedt, 32, of Wellsville, was taken into custody at approximately 12:02 a.m. on March The post Olean Woman Charged with Drug Possession, Unlicensed Operation Following Traffic Stop appeared first on WNY News Now.
SPORTS NEWS
- Sabres News: Clinching scenarios, Maxim Strbak, Pete Guelli on Lindy Ruff
The Buffalo Sabres have their first chance of the season to clinch a berth in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday. They last made the postseason in 2011.
- Sabres rooting guide for Thursday as Buffalo can clinch an NHL playoff berth
What once was unthinkable is on the cusp of coming true. The Buffalo Sabres' magic number is down to two, and the path into the playoffs could only be 60 minutes longer.
- NHL Rumors: Sabres blue-chip prospect 'plans to return' to college hockey
The Buffalo Sabres may have to wait another year to see if one of their top prospects is ready to make the jump to pro hockey amid a standout college career.
MUSIC NEWS
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- ZETA Celebrate 10 Years of Touring at Bug Jar
Wednesday the 25th at the Bug Jar in Rochester was a night filled with post-rock nostalgia and friends gathering to hear local bands, Please Choose Number 3, My Lord and MakeItStop to help ZETA celebrate the past 10 years touring the United States. Soundcheck was complete, merch tables set, and as the crowd came in The post ZETA Celebrate 10 Years of Touring at Bug Jar appeared first on NYS […]
- Rhiannon Giddens and Silkroad Ensemble Bring a United Nations of Sound to Rochester
Silkroad Ensemble visited Kodak Hall in Rochester on Wednesday, March 26. Locally, the early Spring rain was relentless, soaking the city streets. Nationally, and globally, relentless chaos rained down. Spirits were dampened but not broken, and the crowd entered the gorgeous theater ready for an uplifting rejuvenation through the celebration of music. From the moment The post Rhiannon Giddens […]
- CMAC 2026 Summer Shows Return to the Finger Lakes
As summer approaches in the Finger Lakes, the outdoor stage at Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC) will once again host a full season of touring artists, bringing live music back to the lakeside amphitheater in Canandaigua for 2026. Featuring a star-studded lineup of performers across a wide range of genres, Marvin Sands Performing The post CMAC 2026 Summer Shows […]
- John Fogerty Extends 2026 Tour to Three New York Stops
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Fogerty will extend his Legacy Tour into 2026, including New York stops at Jones Beach Theater, Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC) and Bethel Woods Event Gallery. The Legacy Tour brings John Fogerty‘s body of work to the forefront. He invites audiences into the world he has spent The post John Fogerty Extends 2026 Tour to Three New York Stops appeared […]
- Borderland Festival Announces 2026 Lineup and Headliners
Borderland Music and Arts Festival is one of the Northeast’s premier festivals held in East Aurora, NY, celebrating music, culture, and community. The festival, September 18-20, 2026, will feature a distinctive list of exciting headliners, including Jack White, Alabama Shakes, Lord Huron, The Head and The Heart, and more. Borderland Festival is an annual event The post Borderland Festival […]
- Passion Pit Announce Summer Tour with Two New York Stops in Buffalo and NYC
Indie pop favorites Passion Pit have announced a North American summer tour for 2026, including two New York performances in Buffalo and New York City. The band will first stop in Buffalo at Electric City on July 22, before heading downstate for a July 25 performance at The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York City. Led by frontman Michael Angelakos, Passion Pit’s 2026 tour The post […]
- Signals of Spring Emerge as Rochester Lilac Festival Enters Year 128
With color soon to brighten the landscape of Rochester, the Lilac Festival signals arrival of spring through ten nights of live music at Highland Park. Entering Year 128, the celebration returns May 8–17 to the KeyBank Center Stage beneath Highland Park’s signature purple hues and fragrant spring air. One of the longest-running festivals in the The post Signals of Spring Emerge as Rochester […]
- Trey Anastasio Announces Acoustic Tour with Jeff Tanski, Buffalo and Westchester Shows
Trey Anastasio of Phish has announced his latest acoustic tour for May and June, where he will be joined by longtime collaborator, keyboardist Jeff Tanski. Trey will perform in Western New York at Kleinhans Music Hall on June 20 and a pair of shows at the Capitol Theatre in Westchester on June 22 and 23. Similar to the The post Trey Anastasio Announces Acoustic Tour with Jeff Tanski, Buffalo […]
- In Focus: LaMP Lights Up Buffalo
Jazz-trio LaMP came to Buffalo Iron Works on Tuesday, March 10. Vermont-based Russ Lawton (drums) and Ray Paczkowski (keys) both come from both Soule Monde and Trey Anastasio Band. Brooklyn’s Scott Metzger (guitar) has played in numerous projects, including Joe Russo’s Almost Dead and WOLF! LaMP started as a one-off at Nectar’s in Burlington, Vermont in The post In Focus: LaMP Lights Up […]
- 2026 Rochester International Jazz Festival Announces Lineup
The 2026 Rochester International Jazz Festival has announced the lineup for the 23rd edition, featuring legendary artists such as Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and the Count Basie Orchestra. The nine-day festival will take place in Rochester from June 19 to 27. Presented by M&T Bank, Rochester International Jazz Festival is one of the most The post 2026 Rochester International Jazz […]