John W. Burns threatened to burn the Allen Street bar down after a fight, then did it with a torch.

Buffalo gets a sunny Tuesday before temperatures surge toward near-record warmth Thursday. Rain showers return Thursday night and Sunday.

Young Development snapped up land on Quaker Road for a project meant to let more than 100 older adults age in place.

A search warrant on Timon Street turned up cocaine, oxycodone pills and $3,000 in cash after a man was shot in the arm.

Officials need soil samples from yards deemed clean to help inform cleanup efforts.

Alle-Catt's noise compliance filing was approved in April 2025; a coalition of concerned citizens filed a rehearing motion the following month.

Prosecutors say the group targeted Willraw Morrison, 23, in a 2024 shooting he survived; he was killed on Krupp Avenue in March 2025.

Center Victor Torres anchors the Tomcats' line while honoring teammate Cristian Agustin, who was diagnosed with leukemia.

Fatal violence has occurred nearby, including a 2025 killing on Bailey Avenue near Schreck Avenue.

Sheesh is moving into former Cheesy Chick and Carmine's sites; its website advertises a $13 lunch special.

John Camardo III, once a trusted advocate for abuse victims at The Chapel, now faces decades of court-ordered separation from the children he harmed.

The downtown Buffalo café moved into the old Realm boutique space, adding window seating and couches for larger groups.

The log house on Main Street may predate the War of 1812 — and could be tied to a tavern that vanished from history.