Buffalo Staff

Some people think yard sales are just full of junk. But sometimes, one man’s trash can truly be real treasure. These yard sale shoppers paid low prices for an amazing turnaround.

Hundreds of Buffalonians and Western New Yorkers gathered in Niagara Square in downtown Buffalo to honor and remember the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting that took place over the weekend.
Mayor Byron Brown as well as County Executive Mark Poloncarz and other officials attended the vigil, wh…

There is nothing better on a hot summer day in my opinion than a tall glass of cool lemonade!

Driving throughout the streets of Buffalo, NY, can be quite an ordeal. I'm not saying all the drivers are bad by any means, but it might not be a bad idea if some of those with a driver license considered taking a traffic class again.
Maybe you're new to Western New York or just driving, he…

This is a photo of what is claimed to be the very first Tim Horton’s in North Bay, Canada. It’s rumored that this restaurant, started by Tim Horton and his brother, did not serve coffee or donuts, just burgers. Is this fact or fiction?
All the research I’ve found says what wikipedia says:
The chain’s …

It's strawberry season and they are everywhere you go. I had every intention of just leaving Wegmans with almonds, bananas and salad mix. This wasn't the case Wednesday night. I could not leave without a 2lb container of strawberries. I have every intention of making this yummy strawb…

This week we showcase La Isla Grande!  According to Trip Advisor, here are the Top Three things to do in Grand Island.


Martins Fantasy Island


No surprise here!  Martin's Fantasy Island has been a summer fun destination for decades in Western New York...

"New York's second-largest city has sprung back to life," states Travel And Leisure's website showcasing the Queen City.
Here are five local places that the magazine said are "places you can't miss!"
1.  Market Arcade.
"The opulent, 1890s-era Market Arcade, with its Corinthian …

Help out the police here in any way you can here.
Actually, help out little nine-year-old Meech Mills who is just "really sad" about his finger that is now, mostly, missing.
Mills was hanging on the Cheektowaga Town Park basketball court fence Wednesday around dinner time when a dog …

As if this awesome, ironic picture of Prince's studio today wasn't enough today, Niagara Falls just HAPPENS to be lit purple today.
Interesting timing wouldn't you say?
Tonight, Niagara Falls is lit up completely purple for Queen Elizabeth's 90th birthday...

This should get you started!

Anybody that remembers the classic movie from the 1980's "Planes,Trains and Automobiles" starring Steve Martin and the late John Candy will remember this classic scene:
(Video clip courtesy of Movieclips via YouTube)
Well there are TWO Western New York locations where this movie…