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The five minors who were killed in a fiery crash in New York early Sunday morning are related and had recently moved to Derby, according to the school superintendent. Westchester County Police said a 16-year-old boy was driving a Nissan Rogue on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Scarsdale, New York, when the vehicle left the road, struck a tree and caught on fire around 12:20 a.m.

Over the course of 18 months in the idealistic early 1960s, 13 Boston-area women were strangled and sexually assaulted. The elusive killer left behind a grotesque, ritualized crime scene, as if taunting the people who would come upon it. Bodies were left in suggestive positions. Nylon stockings or other items of their personal apparel had been knotted around their necks. Some had bottles, broomsticks or other foreign objects jutting out of their bodies. Propped up against the foot of the final victim, strangled on Jan. 4, 1964, stood a cheery greeting card that read, “Happy New Year!”The so-called Boston Strangler...

New York State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash on the I-90 in the Town of Dunkirk that left one driver with serious injuries.

AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — Western New York took a hit this winter with some severe weather. So, what should you look out for in your lawn and garden when temperatures begin to rise? And, when is the best time to take care of any damage? Gardeners like Susan Holguin of East Amherst visited a local […]

Firefighters in Fredonia, Hartfield areas battle house fires... Firefighters from several departments responded to a house fire in the village of Fredonia last night. Fredonia firefighters were called to 10 Woodcrest Drive around 10:45 p.m. Thursday. Fredonia received mutual aid from the city of Dunkirk, Sheridan, East Dunkirk and the Sunset Bay FAST Team. The Chautauqua County Fire Investigation team was called to the scene to search for a cause. There were no reports of any injuries.

FREDONIA, N.Y. — Fire crews in Fredonia battled a second-alarm house fire Thursday night. It happened shortly before 11 p.m. on Woodcrest Drive. The Fredonia Fire Department was on the scene of a serious car accident on the New York State Thruway when they were alerted about the structure fire.

HAMBURG, N.Y. — Plantasia, Western New York's Garden and Landscaping show is back through Sunday at the Fairgrounds Event Center in Hamburg. Kevin O'Neill stopped by while while the flowers, plants, and even entire trees were put into place. Show chairman Chris Zeisz says this year’s theme is “a...

JAMESTOWN, NY (WNY News Now) – Wintry weather will be in place for much of the weekend. Spring-like weather will make a return to start the upcoming workweek. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Southern Erie, and Wyoming counties. The...

FREDONIA, NY (WNY News Now) — The Fredonia High School is debuting its annual musical this weekend, and in doing so is reaching a major milestone. The stage is set for the production of “Crazy For You,” marking 50 years of Fredonia musicals since beginning in 1973.

(WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com) — Several people have been charged following a raid on March 15 in Chautauqua County, New York. The Dunkirk Police Department, along with the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and detectives from the Jamestown Police Department, served a search warrant at a residence on the first block of Willowbrook Avenue in the City of Dunkirk. […]

Plantasia at Hamburg Fairgrounds is March 17-19, 2023 and tickets are $10, $8 for seniors and kids 12 and under are free. Also, at the fairgrounds is the Gem, Mineral and Fossil show featuring Dinosaurs which is March 18 and 9 and admission is $7 and kids 12 and under are free.

FREE. Equifest is March 18-19, 2023 fro 9am to 4pm at the Hamburg Fairgrounds. Features over 100 exhibitors, family fun corral, demo ring, speakers and more. Schedule. • Exciting speakers, clinicians, demos and presentations in three venues. Plantasia and the Gem and Mineral Show (featuring dinosaurs) is also that weekend.

HAMBURG, N.Y. — It's that time of year in Western New York. Maple producers are opening their facilities this weekend for Maple Weekend. Visitors will get the chance to to see how maple syrup is made. Sugar houses will be open this weekend and next weekend from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

CATTARAUGUS, N.Y. — Oh you’ll find larger museums in Western New York, but none sharper than the American Museum of Cutlery. This village of Cattaraugus attraction is on the cutting edge of American history. It turns out the Southern Tier, and Bradford PA areas once had several dozen...

In the battle between Niagara Falls and Lackawanna, only one can truly host the shortest St. Patrick's Day parade in the region.

People who love to ride, train, or just own horses are going to want to be in Hamburg this weekend for WNY Equifest. Ever wonder where people can go to learn more about how to care for their horses? Whether you're new to owning horses, just started riding, or are looking for the latest on how to care for yours, this event could be perfect for you.

An aging mall in the Southtowns is heading to the auction block. McKinley Mall is up for auction, with the starting bid set for $3 million.

Nine arrested in Dunkirk Drug Bust... Nine people have been charged following an early morning drug-raid early Wednesday in the city of Dunkirk. Sheriff's deputies say Dunkirk Police... the Sheriff's Departments Narcotics investigators... and Jamestown drug agents executed a search warrant at 13 Willowbrook Drive about 6 a.m. Officers say the raid followed a six-month long investigation... and, turned up nearly 23-grams of Fentanyl... .84-gram of methamphetamine... five dosage units of Codeine... and scales and packaging material for narcotics sales. Police arrested 28 year-old Robert Kaczor, Jr., 28 year-old Raymond Provorse, 26 year-old Kathleen Shipley and 25 year-old Natalie Carr on two counts each of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance... and, second-degree criminally using Drug Paraphernalia. They add that Taylor Austin and Dakota Cordell were charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance... and, two counts each of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance... and, second-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia. Officers say James Tilly-the-third was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a Controlled Substance... and, Robert Wordell was charged with first-degree criminal nuisance. The ninth person... Danielle Gee... was sought on a valid Arrest Warrant. All nine were taken to the police station pending arraignment.

A Premier “We Are Buffalo” event: The World's Largest Yard Sale, returns for its 23rd year Friday & Saturday, May 12 & 13 at the Hamburg Fairgrounds. This favorite WNY Event combines a huge Yard/Garage Sale, Craft Fair, and Flea Market all in one. New for 2023: The...

The Hamburg girls varsity basketball team fell to Canandaigua Academy Saturday during the Far West Regional game here at Buffalo State University.