How to prevent house fires while decorating for the holidays As you go unravel the lights that have been sitting in your attic since last December, it’s important to pay attention to what you plug in when you decorate your home for the holidays this year. Source: Buffalo New…

Local artists to host toy drive at Christmas show on Saturday BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Four local groups are coming together to host a toy drive at a Christmas-themed concert this weekend. The bands Dishonored, Neetchy Band, and Fake Space, as well as rap group Rodagues, will be playing…

Amtrak boosts ridership, services and profits in wake of pandemic Amtrak reported this week that ridership has grown by 89 percent in the 2022 fiscal year, returning to about 85 percent of pre-COVID levels and heralding a new age of growth and recovery in the wake of the pandemic. …

Homeless woman accused of bringing drugs in Genesee County Jail She was held on cash bail and is scheduled to reappear in City of Batavia Court Source: Buffalo New York’s Latest News Homeless woman accused of bringing drugs in Genesee County Jail

ECMC launching unique fellowship program “It’s a really big deal because there are vast areas across the country that don’t have providers doing what we do,” said Dr. Amanda Colebeck. Source: Buffalo New York’s Latest News ECMC launching unique fellowship program

Albany water-main breaks flood downtown streets Several water-main breaks led to minor flooding in downtown Wednesday morning. Source: Times Unition Albany water-main breaks flood downtown streets

Saratoga Casino joins consortium seeking a New York City Vegas-style entertainment center with gaming Saratoga Casino and Raceway is joining forces with a real estate investment group, an Indian tribe, and an affiliate of the Yankees baseball team to pursue a license to open what, if awarded, would be…

Bills' Ed Oliver named AFC Defensive Player of the Week Oliver’s sack of Lions quarterback Jared Goff in the third quarter resulted in a safety. Source: Buffalo New York’s Latest News Bills' Ed Oliver named AFC Defensive Player of the Week

House of the Week: Restored gristmill in Schodack A 19th-century former gristmill is now renovated for modern living, including a guest suite with kitchenette and on 15 acres. Source: Times Unition House of the Week: Restored gristmill in Schodack

Albany man charged in fatal July hit-and-run A 30-year-old city man was indicted on multiple felonies in connection with a woman’s death this past July. Source: Times Unition Albany man charged in fatal July hit-and-run