Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of September.
Good morning, Buffalo.
CSEA Local 640 and Student Veterans Services will host a 9/11 memorial program on September 11 at 8:30 a.m. at the Memorial Garden by Moot Hall with moment of silence, followed by a silent march to Campbell Student Union Assembly Hall for guest speakers and brunch marking the 25th anniversary.
The Seneca Nation confirmed plans to build a new Seneca One Stop fuel station on Nation land in the Old First Ward.
Construction has begun at 5 Miami Street near Tewksbury Lodge — neighbors and a councilmember have raised concerns, and the project is expected to complete in coming months.
Niagara Falls' Crow’s Nest at Prospect Point is upgraded and renamed Cataract Stairs and Overlook—its new name honors the 1820s Cataract House Hotel and the freedom seekers who worked there.
The enhanced site offers fresh pathways and immersive views and is set to run smoothly by next summer.
On Wednesday, the National Weather Service confirmed three EF-1 tornadoes touched down across northern counties, causing tree and home damage (no injuries were reported) as the storm moved southeast.
After flash flooding affected North Buffalo and other areas, AAA explains what insurance covers for both vehicles and homes.
Insurance experts note that drivers with comprehensive coverage are protected and that homeowners generally need a separate flood policy (agents advise confirming details).
Record rains on Thursday left stranded motorists in Buffalo and nearby areas, prompting first responders and neighbors to assist; Deputy Mayor Ben Swanekamp said cleanup efforts continued on Friday and would extend into the holiday weekend.
Farnham residents are asking for answers about the future of their local post office, which is currently closed with operations handled by the Brant Post Office.
Deputy Mayor Dolly Huffnagle has advocated for a new or mobile location as concerns grow over postal delays and mismatched ZIP code mail.
Some people and small employers in Western New York will see health insurance premium increases of 12-13.5 percent while others remain unchanged, providers report.
Consumers should check their plans for details.
Developer Chris Jacobs began work on an adaptive reuse renovation of the former Scherer Furniture building in downtown Buffalo today, aiming to repurpose the historic structure.
A four-bedroom, 3,900 sqft home at 8154 Golden Oak Circle in Loch Lea Estates sold for $1.245 million in Clarence on Sept.
2, marking the town’s 28th home sale over $1 million + contributing to Erie County’s record of more than 110 such sales this year.
After a lengthy rain delay of nearly three hours, UB football opened its season with a win, 21 to 17 over Albany on Friday.
Chance Morrow caught three touchdowns from Elijah Holmes late in the game to secure the victory.
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