Miguel Rodriguez, veteran Buffalo News sports reporter, dies BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Miguel Rodriguez, a longtime sports reporter at The Buffalo News, died Monday after a monthlong battle with Covid-19. He was 47. Rodriguez was known for his dedicated coverage of high school sports and his outsized laughter. He…

With winter recess approaching, teachers call for caution before removing mandates in schools BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Teachers Federation is asking local leaders to be cautious before removing any COVID-related mandates in schools. With mid-winter recess from Feb. 21-28 for many Buffalo schools, teachers are concerned that…

Pendleton residents want answers after being told property tax payments are lost in the mail PENDLETON N.Y. (WIVB) – People in the Town of Pendleton are demanding answers after their property tax payments got lost in the mail. “The calls became more and more frequent and I thought, ‘Something’s…

Green's big game paces Hudson Valley to victory Trevor Green’s big effort gets Vikings past No. 2-ranked Herkimer CC. Source: Times Unition Green's big game paces Hudson Valley to victory

Josh Allen musical premiering at Alleyway Theatre in February BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Alleyway Theatre will be hosting its 31st annual showing of “Buffalo Quickies,” a series of six to seven short plays, usually all world premieres, from Feb. 24 through March 19. According to Chris J. Handley,…

West Herr Group to take over Aurora Theatre EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WIVB) – The West Herr Auto Group will take over the Aurora Theatre on Feb. 1. West Herr president and CEO Scott Bieler and the group will be the theater’s 7th owners or “custodians” since it opened in…

Erie County Republicans once again targeting Mark Poloncarz's emergency powers “There is a legislative process for a reason,” said Legislator Joe Lorigo, a Conservative from West Seneca who serves as the Minority Leader. Source: Buffalo New York’s Latest News Erie County Republicans once again targeting Mark Poloncarz's emergency powers

Siena men's basketball wants the games to keep coming This condensed group of games was necessitated by a COVID-19 pause earlier in the season. The loss at Iona last Tuesday the began this stretch was rescheduled from Dec. 31. Canisius was originally supposed to visit Siena on Jan. 2.…

Bleachers to play Artpark July 27 LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) – Bleachers will take the stage at the Artpark Amphitheater this summer with special guest Beabadoobee on July 27. Tickets are $39.50 for general admission and go on sale February 4 at 10 a.m. The ticket price includes a facility…

BLM activist's Albany court date moved two month A court date for Lexis Figuereo, one of the most well known Black Lives Matter activists in the area, has been moved two months to give his new attorneys time to examine evidence in the case. Source: Times Unition BLM activist's…