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The holidays are here, and downtown Buffalo is alive with music, ice skating, and local flavors. There's magic in the air, inviting everyone to join the fun.

Buffalo could be home to a new World Record this month.

Some parts of Western New York will get close to a foot of lake effect snow over the next 48 hours.

There were over 300 Powerball winners in New York State

As the cannabis scene in New York grows, not every story ends with a happy puff. Here's the latest on a local favorite closing its doors.

As winter wraps around Lake Erie, a familiar sight emerges to safeguard our shores and power facilities from icy chaos.

In a game that felt electric, Josh Allen reminded us why he's the reigning MVP. Those stats? Just a taste of his talent.

New York Shoppers will be able to use cash in 2026

There are plenty of local Christmas Tree farms ready to provide you with the tree of your dreams this year. Here is a list of places (with a map to find them) in Erie County.

Bud Light is releasing a new beer just in time for the final regular season game at Highmark Stadium and they say it came from snow that was shoveled there.

With the snowstorm roaring through, a local emergency plan kicks into gear. It’s a race against time to keep our neighbors safe and warm.

Rochester residents are urged to help law enforcement catch wanted suspects, with cash rewards up to $2,000 for tips.

Bitter cold and heaps of snow are on the way, and while some love it, others might be feeling the strain of shoveling.

Check out last night's winning Mega Millions numbers.

There is a long-running argument in just about every household across New York State once winter arrives: What is the ideal temperature to set inside your home?

Biebs may be headlining Coachella 2026, but insiders say talk of a full world tour has gone quiet.

The morning commute could be VERY messy today.

As a kid growing up in the '90s, snow days were something that we hoped for. Like really hoped for. And whenever we got one, it was like we'd won the lottery.

With winter knocking on our doors, it's a timely reminder that support is available for families struggling to keep warm this season.

With whispers of federal tariff rebates circulating, let's take a moment to appreciate the state checks that have already hit the mail.

These are some of the famous people who fell in love with Buffalonians.

As the holiday season creeps in, our local mail carriers are becoming targets for thieves. It's a worrying trend we can’t ignore.

Seniors Getting Extra $300 from New York State Seniors are about to put about $300 on average back into their pockets with a brand new massive New York state law that will affect many eligible elderly.

Homeowners in New York state are about to get massive amounts of money saved to be put in their pockets.