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Buffalo’s Templeton Landing site could finally see new life after a judge ruled its California owner failed to meet lease-to-own agreement benchmarks.

From local news and business to sports and dining, here is a roundup of recent articles you may have missed.

Economists called commissioned studies on sports teams' economic impacts on communities "junk science," casting doubt on Gov. Hochul's claim about the Buffalo Bills' economic impact in Western New York.

The City of Buffalo is getting into all the excitement surrounding the Buffalo Bills by hosting an in-season rally and using it as a way to bring more people downtown.

Frustrated with diminishing opportunity and changing mores, they are abandoning the Republican coalition — or politics completely.

In letters to the judge who is scheduled to sentence John Burns, family members offered more wholesome descriptions of their loved one, countering the prosecution's portrayal of him as a "spiteful individual setting fires to settle scores."

Dr. Christopher Kerr and his research team at Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo aim to convince skeptical doctors that they should recognize pre-death visions and dreams as medically important to improve care provided to the dying.

The Chiefs hold the tiebreaker over the Bills because of a better conference record. However, 11 regular-season games remain on the schedule, so it’s far too soon to call anything.

Fall colors frame Glen Falls in Williamsville in today's #EveryDayAPhoto by Joshua Bessex: buffalonews.com/multimedia/c...

With Halloween approaching, there's no better excuse to gather some friends, dim the lights and dive into a horror movie marathon. Here are some recommendations.

One of Portugal's most endearing slices is the Douro River Valley – the winding, terraced region that produces the country’s beloved port wine. This is Portugal’s version of Germany’s romantic

There was less unrest Monday night than previous gatherings, and Buffalo Schools leaders heard more than 50 questions and comments at West Hertel Academy.

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Teams collecting frequent-flyer miles and losses make up a healthy chunk of this week’s list. Turns out conference realignment comes with baggage.

A former state inmate said he was beaten and raped by fellow prisoners in a Central New York prison for hours as correction officers cheered on the attack.

Sunday night's Heritage Classic was not just something different for fans of the National Hockey League's rare but popular outdoor ice hockey celebrations.

One week after moving three unbeaten teams into the top nine of the US LBM Coaches Poll, the Big 12 returned to form with a Week 8 flop involving its two top contenders.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, if anything, was appreciative of the fact that Buffalo Sabres teammate Josh Doan held his team accountable for its role in a 4-3 overtime loss at Washington.

After years of fentanyl causing fatal overdoses, public officials are now warning of an even more powerful opioid.

Healthy bat populations help forests regenerate and naturally control insect numbers. Farmers, gardeners and anyone who enjoys spending time outdoors all benefit when bats simply go about their lives each

A state judge again ruled against the city in its battle to stop the Seneca Nation from building a gas station, denying a request for a preliminary injunction.

Each week Allen has been bailing out the defense, an area the Bills need to address over the bye.

“This declaration that they made is keeping our family in a de facto sacrifice zone, as well as not allowing our son his rights as a protected class to the state-mandated healthcare that he requires,” said Daniel McKiernan.

It's true that even people with limited household help would pay someone to do their laundry. That is, until electric washers came along.

Buddy Shula’s WUSW (1230 AM, 95.1 and 93.3 FM) has abandoned right wing political talk in favor of country music of the 80s, 90s and early 2000s.

The planned 5/14 Living Memorial & Healing Center in Buffalo has now raised about $25 million in aid, including $12 million in new state funding announced on Monday.

Levar Chamberlain, 28, was charged in connection with a nonfatal shooting that took place on Timon Street on Sept. 27.

Larry Dusenbery remembered the paper charts, the bridge watches – four hours on, four hours off, around the clock – and the work of helping a Navy cruiser find its way through the Mediterranean. He didn’t remember the cruiser being quite this big.

Today in the archives: Heavy rain turned Western New York roads deadly as five motorists died and rescuers searched for a Buffalo man swept away in Eighteen-Mile Creek.

ICYMI: Buffalo Bills fans spent a Sunday free of worry while the team was on its bye week. buffalonews.com/news/local/a...

A California cyberstalker's victims included three women in Western New York. Max Yang Chen admitted gaining access to sexual images in their social media accounts and extorting them.

"Star Trek" alum Walter Koenig has died at 90 years old. The actor, known for playing Russian navigator Pavel Chekov on the original sci-fi series, died Sunday surrounded by his daughter and niece at his home in Los Angeles, his representative confirmed Monday.

Lula’s win over Bolsonaro interrupts a string of victories for right-wing candidates in Latin America that saw Trump acquire allies in Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, Honduras and Peru.

Spooky season arrived early for several NFL teams in Week 7. Whether it was an early scare or a full-on fright fest, Sunday left plenty of organizations feeling unnerved.

With the Amherst Costco Wholesale store set to open Wednesday, Buffalo News staff reporter Stephen T. Watson went to Rochester for his first visit to a Costco warehouse.

Despite efforts by investigators, the exact substance and its source remain unidentified over two weeks after the spill was reported.

Richard Teplitsky created fraudulent equipment financing agreements to trick 200 people into investing their money with him, using their funds to pay back prior investors.

Meteorologist Mike Cejka, who is believed to have been on local television news full-time longer than anyone in Buffalo history, announced his retirement Monday morning on WIVB-TV's “Wake Up!”

ICYMI: Two Republicans are leaving, five races are contested and a shift in election years could reshape turnout. Here’s what to watch in Erie County Legislature elections. buffalonews.com/news/local/g...

All the away games have had stadiums filled with Bills jerseys. And they say the last game in Vegas was half-full of Bills supporters. It seems to be surprising even

Autumn flu cases are rising early as a mutated H1N1 strain raises concerns, prompting doctors to urge vaccination to prevent severe illness.

A 77-year-old man was killed Saturday morning, and three others, including two children, were injured in a two-vehicle collision in Eden, town police said.

Government watchdog Paul Wolf accused Erie County lawmakers of political grandstanding after a gas tax debate just before early voting began.

From local news and business to sports and dining, here is a roundup of recent articles you may have missed.

Unless there is an influx of scores of thousands of residents in those Southtowns, new commercial development at Highmark Stadium will be the final nail in the coffin for the

Main Street is quiet in the construction zone near the Medical Campus leading into downtown Buffalo as dusk settles in today's #EveryDayAPhoto by Joed Viera. https://buffalonews.com/multimedia/collection_8bb65cb8-b643-4db6-87f4-34faca2f2aa0.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

The big local government stories we're watching this week: A local lawyer rebukes county lawmakers, a woman looks to sue Buffalo PD, the start of election season, and more.

U.S. District Judge Lawrence Vilardo denied a lead paint landlord's request for early release from his probation over lying about lead paint, saying restrictions for Angel Dalfin are supposed to be "a pain."

A former state inmate said he was mercilessly beaten and raped by fellow prisoners in a Central New York prison for four hours as correction officers cheered on the attack and did nothing to help him, according to a federal lawsuit.

Experimental peptides are all the rage on longevity and “optimization” podcasts, but a lot of the chatter is misleading.