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Pete's Place owner Peter Flanagan is renovating the former Vasilis on Main Street to open Sam's Benedict in January to serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, despite a $54 million construction project that will continue through 2028 + renovations are underway.

Buffalo Niagara home sellers are cutting asking prices less often than the national average and far less than in softer markets, according to a new housing report.

A lithium-ion battery used to power an e-bike sparked a fire in a fourth-floor apartment (77 Main St.) in Lockport, killing two pets, rescuing one, and sending three people to hospitals with non-life-threatening smoke inhalation.

New York will replace its decades-old unemployment system with a $188 million upgrade that will take the current system offline starting at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov.

2 and delay new claims, weekly certifications, and benefit payments until the new Unemployment Services platform is back online (about nine to 12 days).

The EPA is seeking about $32 million from three companies accused of releasing radioactive waste across Niagara County to recover cleanup costs and penalties.

The Goo Goo Dolls will perform at halftime of the Bills' first-ever home Thanksgiving game on Nov.

26 against the Kansas City Chiefs, and the band also plans benefit shows at the Town Ballroom on Nov. 20 & Nov. 21 for FeedMore Western New York.

The Alison Rose Foundation donated $25,000 to Mercy Hospital to buy two postpartum hemorrhage carts for its Mother Baby and Labor and Delivery units, and hospital staff held a blessing Friday; the carts keep life-saving medications + supplies at the bedside for faster response.

Buffalo Bills fans gathered Thursday at Niagara Square for a night of music, dancing and fireworks that celebrated team pride and drew visitors, with Visit Buffalo reporting hotel occupancy around the home opener at 94% and downtown businesses saying fans boosted restaurants + bars.