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DUNKIRK, N.Y. — The Dunkirk Fire Department are looking into a fire that displaced ten people. Several people contacted 911 to report the first just after 6:30am Monday. When firefighters arrived, they found 535 Columbus and 533 Columbus with heavy fire conditions. Officials say 535 Columbus was vacant. All of the occupants at 533 Columbus were able to escape without injury.

JuiCy Burger Bar is located in a busy commercial area within Hamburg, at the corner of E. Main and Buffalo streets.

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of derby..

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Tuesday is $3.229, a week ago the price is $3.246 , according to AAA.

A 44-year-old tourist from Boston tragically lost her life in a shark attack on Monday while paddleboarding off the coast of Nassau, Bahamas. The incident occurred around 11:15 a.m. near a resort in western New Providence. The victim, whose name has not been disclosed, suffered significant trauma to the right side of her body.

ANGOLA, N.Y. (WIVB) — For five generations, Tina Gatti’s family has been cutting down Christmas trees. On Sunday, at Kathie and Jerry’s Christmas Trees in Angola, they kept the tradition going.  “It’s the tradition. I would go to any tree farm, even if it was 50 miles away, for the tradition,” she said.  Gatti stopped […]

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bills Mafia and the world of Barbie met this past weekend in Orchard Park. Tina Smith, an artist and designer, created 14 female Bills fans outfits for a new doll collection. It takes some time, roughly one month, to design and create each outfit. The...

One person died Wednesday night in a tractor trailer accident on the Thruway near Silver Creek. New York State Police said a tractor trailer headed eastbound on the Thruway drifted into the other lane, striking another tractor trailer that was stopped on the south shoulder to switch drivers. The tractor...

This week in Orchard Park, New York, two incidents were reported. In the first incident, Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller turned himself in after an arrest warrant was issued on charges of assaulting his pregnant girlfriend. However, his girlfriend later reversed her allegations. In the second incident, a travel advisory was put in place due to heavy snowfall, causing multiple accidents and vehicles off the roads. The advisory was lifted the next morning, but caution is still advised due to snow-covered and slippery roads.

Dunkirk, NY – The Dunkirk Holiday Parade, held last Friday evening, revealed its top achievers in a celebration of community and holiday cheer. Sponsored by Special Metals Corporation as the title sponsor, alongside partners like Refresco and The Botox Barn and Wellness, the parade featured imaginative displays from local organizations.

A Fredonia man was arrested for DWI following a motor vehicle crash. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a crash on County Route 380 in the Town of Stockton on Saturday around 12:32 AM. The operator of the vehicle was identified as 62-year-old Joseph Kucmierz, who deputies later determined was allegedly intoxicated. Kucmierz was taken into custody for DWI and later released with tickets to appear in the Town of Stockton Court at a later date and time.

Guadalupe Martinez, a 30-year-old restaurant owner from Hamburg, has admitted to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree and Criminal Tax Fraud in the Third Degree. Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced these severe charges, which are related to Martinez's failure to pay state sales taxes for her restaurant, Mexico City, from December 2017 to March 2021.

Get ready for a festive Polka Buzz trip to Dunkirk this December 16th! Join the fun at St. Hedwick Social Center, enjoy a special menu by Bas Pagis, and dance to the music of Phocus. Tickets are just $10 at the door.

Erie County Civil Service is conducting a new test for the Public Safety Dispatcher (PSD) role in Hamburg. The job involves handling 911 and administrative calls, coordinating with other agencies, and sending out police, fire, EMS, and rescue teams across Hamburg, Eden, Boston, and Colden. It's a demanding but fulfilling role.

For the best pizza and wings right on the lake in Dunkirk, New York, everyone knows to go to Pizza Village. Decorated brightly for the holidays, in addition to already looking more superb after a recent remodel, Pizza Village offers up the area’s best in subs, wings, and of course, pizza pies.

The Northern Chautauqua Young Professionals (NCYP) and Dunkirk-Fredonia Rotary Club are hosting their 3rd annual Jingle at the Rocks holiday fundraiser on Thursday from 5:00-7:00 PM at 64 on the Rocks in Fredonia. This festive gathering will feature raffles, delicious appetizers, an ugly sweater competition, music by DJ Gould, and an opportunity to network with young professionals and others in the region. Admission is $10 with the donation of a new, unwrapped toy. Alternatively, you can opt for a $20 entry fee at the door without a toy donation. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program, positively impacting our community by spreading joy and holiday cheer to children and families in need.

The duo of using your phone to sign into Google on your laptop may no longer be dynamic. Something new is coming to Fredonia which changes almost everything. This upcoming semester, Fredonia will be migrating from Google’s software services to Microsoft. The question is, why?. Michel Kouadio, Fredonia’s chief...

Let's be real- We know that there are a ton of great restaurant options across Upstate New York. New York as a whole is known for great food. We have some of the best in America. Did you know that six of the Top 100 restaurants in the county are...

Lackawanna Winter Market resumes after opening night blow.

HANOVER, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Thruway is closed eastbound at Exit 58 (Route 5/20) in Hanover because of two vehicle crash late Wednesday night. Crews were working overnight to clear the road and traffic is being re-routed. We don't know if anyone was hurt or when this stretch of...