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- Costly mistakes & Stefon Diggs haunt Buffalo Bills in 23-20 loss to New England Patriots
In the Buffalo Bills' first loss of the season, the offense turned the ball over three times, the […]
- Western New York leader celebrated for 33 years of community service
Western New York leader celebrated for 33 years of community service
- Moving tribute honors fallen heroes in Western New York
Moving tribute honors fallen heroes in Western New York
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- Roswell Park changing in-network Independent Health Individual Medicare Advantage coverage in 2026
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center will no longer be in-network for members enrolled in […]
- 'Inspiring these kids': Amputee, Gavin Burns, joins Lew-Port football team senior year
At Lewiston-Porter Senior High School, there's a new safety playing football. An amputation of his […]
- 7 Weather Forecast 11 p.m. Update, Friday, October 3
7 Weather Forecast 11 p.m. Update, Friday, October 3
- Hamburg event helps parents save hundreds on children's clothes and essentials
As the cost of raising children continues to climb, families in Western New York are finding relief […]
- Western New York leader celebrated for 33 years of community service
A Western New York pillar who dedicated 33 years of service to the Buffalo community is being celebrated for his contributions.
- 'Always remembered': Moving tribute honors fallen heroes in Western New York
A powerful tribute to fallen heroes has come to Western New York this weekend, offering the community a chance to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
- Roswell Park changing in-network Independent Health Individual Medicare Advantage coverage in 2026
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center will no longer be in-network for members enrolled in Independent Health's Individual Medicare Advantage plan, starting January 1, 2026.
- 'Inspiring these kids': Amputee, Gavin Burns, joins Lew-Port football team senior year
At Lewiston-Porter Senior High School, there's a new safety playing football. An amputation of his left leg at 10 years old hasn't stopped Gavin Burns from playing underneath the Friday night lights.
- Drake Maye leads Patriots to 23-20 win over Bills
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Drake Maye led the Patriots on a 37-yard drive to set up rookie Andy Borregales' 52-yard field goal with 15 seconds left, and New England beat the Buffalo Bills 23-20 on Sunday night, leaving the NFL without an undefeated team five weeks into the season. Stefon Diggs had 10 catches [...]
- Police investigating shooting on East Amherst St.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Police are investigating a shooting that took place on East Amherst Street early Saturday morning, officials announced. Officials said a 20-year-old male Buffalo State University student was shot in the arm and taken by ambulance to the Erie County Medical Center. The injury is considered to be non-life threatening. The [...]
- Former Buffalo Police Commissioner Rocco J. Diina dies
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Former Buffalo Police Commissioner Rocco J. Diina has died, officials announced. He was 75 years old. Diina began his career with the Buffalo Police Department at 18 years old and was Buffalo Police Commissioner from 1998 to 2005. "On behalf of my family and the City of Buffalo, I extend my [...]
- Passenger arrested after trying to open airplane door at Bush Airport, officials say
A passenger on a United Airlines flight was arrested after attempting to open a cabin door at Bush Airport.
- Man seeks $25 million in damages after false kidnapping accusation at Walmart
The Cobb County District Attorney dismissed the case and dropped all charges against Mahendra Patel on August 6.
- President Trump visits Norfolk to celebrate Navy’s 250th birthday
First Lady Melania Trump, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and Secretary of the Navy John Phelan were also in attendance.
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SPORTS NEWS
- Alex Lyon could be more important to the Buffalo Sabres success than fans realize
Alex Lyon has a great opportunity ahead of him that could change everything for the Buffalo Sabres season.
- Which Buffalo Sabres are still on the bubble ahead of the roster cutdown deadline?
The Buffalo Sabres still have some decisions to make for their roster before the Monday afternoon deadline.
- Why Buffalo Sabres fans should be excited about Radim Mrtka going to AHL
The Buffalo Sabres sending Radim Mrtka to the AHL is great news for the team's first-round pick.
MUSIC NEWS
WNY ENTERTAINMENT
- OSFL Begins New Season with “Phantoms & Fantasies”
The Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes (OSFL) is beginning their 2025-26 season with a haunting night of music – “Phantoms & Fantasies” is set to take the Corning Museum of Glass stage on Saturday, October 18, at 7:00 p.m., bringing a set full of spooky Halloween-themed music to the Southern Tier. OSFL’s show is The post OSFL Begins New Season with “Phantoms & Fantasies” […]
- A Divine Evening with Vance Joy
Vance Joy, accompanied by Hazlett, Jonah Kagen, and Kyle Schuesler, delivered an unforgettable finale to Artpark’s season on September 26, performing to a sold-out audience. The atmosphere was electric, making it a truly exceptional night of music. To begin the evening’s performances, Kyle Schuesler took the stage. He instantly enchanted the audience with his different The post A Divine […]
- In Focus: KAYKO and Lost Stars Bring Manic Pixie Dream Girl Tour to Buffalo
Indie-pop artist KAYKO brought his Manic Pixie Dream Girl tour to Buffalo this past Saturday, September 27, taking over Nietzsche’s with a high-energy set. The tour, which follows the August 2025 release of his concept album of the same name, featured a mix of new songs, older favorites, and a few unexpected covers that provided The post In Focus: KAYKO and Lost Stars Bring Manic Pixie Dream […]
- University of Rochester Beal Institute Receives Transformative Multimillion-Dollar Donation
The University of Rochester Beal Institute for Film Composition and Contemporary Media is expanding significantly thanks to the generous donations of the Institute’s founders, Joan & Jeff Beal. This multimillion-dollar donation is the largest gift ever awarded to the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music in its 104-year history. The gift comes from vocalist, The post […]
- Breaking Benjamin and Three Days Grace At Darien Lake
On September 17, the Darien Lake Amphitheater was the place to be for rock fans, as Breaking Benjamin and Three Days Grace brought their co-headlining tour to Western New York, with support from Los Angeles rockers Return to Dust. The night was filled with nostalgia, high energy, and the unmistakable power of live rock music The post Breaking Benjamin and Three Days Grace At Darien Lake appeared […]
- Jazz at Kleinhans – A New Series in Buffalo
JazzBuffalo and Kleinhans Music Hall have announced the creation of “Jazz at Kleinhans,” a bold new program with an aim to establish Buffalo’s historic concert hall as a premier center for jazz performance and celebration in Western New York. Going beyond the concept of a traditional series, Jazz at Kleinhans will serve as a home The post Jazz at Kleinhans – A New Series in Buffalo […]
- Mihalidaze 2025 Dates Announced
The details for the 2025 edition of Mihalidaze have been announced with 13 shows scheduled across the Northeast and Midwest. The holiday celebration begins with a show in Worcester, MA on November 20 and wraps up just over a month later on December 28 at the Pickle Barrel in Killington, VT on Mihali, the former The post Mihalidaze 2025 Dates Announced appeared first on NYS Music.
- Ninth Annual Folkfaces Fest Hits Darien Center October 2-5
Folkfaces Fest, a living, growing grassroots style music festival, takes place on Thursday, October 2 through October 5 at Cherry Hill Campground in Darien Center, NY. The campground includes 50 campsites on 63 acres, located directly across the road from Six Flags Darien Lake. Come dance, eat, gather, and experience a spectacular time with a The post Ninth Annual Folkfaces Fest Hits Darien […]
- Narcotic Wasteland Bring Annihilation Tour to Rochester
On Monday, September 8, Rochester’s Photo City Music Hal was rattled by the sheer force of heavy riffs and thunderous breakdowns as Narcotic Wasteland brought their Annihilation Tour to town. With local support from Lord Loss, Oreamnos, and Order Of The Dead, a night tailor-made for headbanging, mosh pits, and pure underground metal energy. The The post Narcotic Wasteland Bring Annihilation […]
- In Focus: Guerilla Toss Throws Down in Buffalo
Guerilla Toss, an experimental art rock band from Boston by way of New York City, stopped into Buffalo to play Nietzsche’s in support of their new album, You’re Weird Now, on Tuesday, September 16. They head out the Midwest, next before hitting the West Coast. They head back to the Northeast in October, playing the The post In Focus: Guerilla Toss Throws Down in Buffalo appeared first on NYS […]