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UB Tops Off New $111M Engineering Hall Named for Buffalo Alum's Big Gift
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UB Tops Off New $111M Engineering Hall Named for Buffalo Alum's Big Gift

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Students and officials signed the final beam atop UB's newest engineering building, set to open in 2029 near the Student Union.

Canadian Man Extradited to New York Over University Supercomputer Hacking Scheme
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Canadian Man Extradited to New York Over University Supercomputer Hacking Scheme

Miguel Rosenberg
Nov 05, 2026

Ryan James Roach pleaded not guilty in Rochester after an alleged crypto-mining hack cost one school $337,000.

Luna's Cafe Revives Grant Street With Pancakes, Ramen and Dominican Hot Chocolate
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Luna's Cafe Revives Grant Street With Pancakes, Ramen and Dominican Hot Chocolate

Miguel Rosenberg
Nov 05, 2026

A young namesake owner spends two hours daily there sipping hot chocolate and reading manga at the West Side spot.

Buffalo Voters Approve All 11 Charter Changes, Reshaping City Hall Powers
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Buffalo Voters Approve All 11 Charter Changes, Reshaping City Hall Powers

Miguel Rosenberg
Nov 05, 2026

From a new police advisory panel to budget reform, Buffalo's first charter overhaul since 1999 cleared every single measure.

Batavia Downs Board Approves $6.25M Purchase of Former Kmart Site for $80M Expansion
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Batavia Downs Board Approves $6.25M Purchase of Former Kmart Site for $80M Expansion

Miguel Rosenberg
Nov 04, 2026

Western Regional OTB's board has approved the purchase of the vacant former Kmart building across from Batavia Downs to make room for a new event center and hotel addition.

Amherst Driver Flees Tree Crash on Chestnut Ridge Road, Passenger Badly Hurt
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Amherst Driver Flees Tree Crash on Chestnut Ridge Road, Passenger Badly Hurt

Miguel Rosenberg
Nov 02, 2026

Two men were hospitalized after a car hit a tree on Chestnut Ridge Road early Sunday — and the driver initially ran from the scene.

Amherst Reaches $13.6M Settlement After Police Cruiser Crash Hurt Five UB Students
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Amherst Reaches $13.6M Settlement After Police Cruiser Crash Hurt Five UB Students

Miguel Rosenberg
Nov 01, 2026

A $13.6 million settlement resolves lawsuits over the 2020 Sheridan Drive crash that injured five UB students.

Lewiston Man, 47, Convicted of Sexually Abusing Child in Cheektowaga
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Lewiston Man, 47, Convicted of Sexually Abusing Child in Cheektowaga

Miguel Rosenberg
Nov 01, 2026

A jury deliberated for just 10 minutes before finding Chad Grant guilty. He's held without bail until his February sentencing.

D'Youville University Lands $3M Grant as Buffalo Nursing Enrollment Nearly Triples
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D'Youville University Lands $3M Grant as Buffalo Nursing Enrollment Nearly Triples

Miguel Rosenberg
Oct 29, 2026

The West Side school will use the federal funds for simulation tech and tuition help as its nurse practitioner ranks swell toward 800 students.

Buffalo Basks in Summerlike 70s Before Gusty Halloween Showers Roll In
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Buffalo Basks in Summerlike 70s Before Gusty Halloween Showers Roll In

Miguel Rosenberg
Oct 29, 2026

Buffalo could hit 70 degrees Thursday before gusty winds and evening showers arrive. Halloween weekend looks mostly dry, but chilly after sunset.

Original Steve's Diner Has Four Rochester-Area Locations
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Original Steve's Diner Has Four Rochester-Area Locations

Miguel Rosenberg
Oct 28, 2026

The Penfield-born breakfast chain has grown to four Rochester-area spots.

Kenmore Avenue Fire Injures Three in Buffalo, Including Child and Officer
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Kenmore Avenue Fire Injures Three in Buffalo, Including Child and Officer

Miguel Rosenberg
Oct 28, 2026

A first-floor fire at a four-unit Buffalo building hurt an adult, a child and a police officer Tuesday afternoon.

Buffalo Sisters Behind Unapologetic Coffee Buy Main Street Building for New Roastery
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Buffalo Sisters Behind Unapologetic Coffee Buy Main Street Building for New Roastery

Miguel Rosenberg
Oct 26, 2026

Alisa and Alicia Officer are expanding beyond their 899 Main Street café to scale up roasting at 1476 Main Street.

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