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Artist Gee dives into his obsession with finding order in chaos, using the wild, vibrant Buffalo Wing Festival as a visual muse. He explores how even amid overwhelming sensory overload, patterns and structure emerge — a theme he’s woven into his art for years. From sports events to aerial shots, creativity thrives in unexpected places, reminding us that inspiration is everywhere — it’s all about h...

Kenny Chesney is headlining the first major concert at brand-new Highmark Stadium on July 3, 2024, with special guests Megan Moroney and Old Dominion — a landmark moment for Western New York as the state-of-the-art venue opens its doors to music lovers and signals a new era of entertainment beyond football. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Adv...

Kenny Chesney and Eric Church are headlining the very first concert at Highmark Stadium on June 19, 2027, kicking off their Original Vibe Room tour with Old Dominion and Greylan James as special guests — a major country music event marking the debut of Buffalo’s new stadium. Early access for tickets opens via Kenny’s website (free signup, but no guarantee), with presales starting Sept. 17 and gene...

This stunning four-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath home is move-in ready with fresh paint, a sleek Corian countertop kitchen, gleaming hardwood floors, and a bonus basement room—plus major upgrades like a 2019 water heater, 2018 roof, and new AC. A fenced yard, walkable neighborhood, and virtual staging make it irresistible. Open houses this weekend and next Wednesday—don’t miss this sweetly priced g...

Today’s National Voter Registration Day is a rallying cry across New York to get more people — especially young voters — signed up before the November election. Officials are hosting events in schools, workplaces, and churches to make registration effortless and non-partisan, emphasizing that every vote matters, especially in local races. With Rochester showing a huge gap between voting-age citize...

The Buffalo Bills’ thrilling season opener victory over Houston has ignited citywide excitement, with fans and schools alike embracing the momentum. Thursday’s home game against the Jets is already shaping up to be a major event — local schools are letting students out early to avoid traffic and fuel game-day spirit, while local businesses are seeing a surge in Bills gear sales, even launching spe...

A wave of states and cities are suing the federal government over a controversial “public charge” rule that could penalize immigrants for using public benefits like food stamps, healthcare, and housing aid — forcing families to choose between survival and legal status. The rule, revived by the Trump administration and reversed under Biden, is now back in court amid fierce backlash. Critics argue i...

NFL players are overwhelmingly pushing for real grass fields, citing player safety and comfort—especially after QB Josh Allen shared his nasty turf burns. Despite 92% of athletes preferring natural turf, the league continues building artificial fields, with only 16 stadiums using grass this season. Cost and maintenance drive decisions over climate concerns, even as stars like Jonathan Taylor deman...

Josh Allen shredded the Houston defense for 36 points, carrying the Bills to a gritty 36-31 win in Week 1—but it came at a cost: a shaky, turnover-prone defense that struggled to contain the Lions’ offense. With four new starters and a fresh scheme, Buffalo’s D looked lost at times, giving up yards and failing to get off the field. Still, head coach Jim Leonhard sees promise—and the Bills face ano...

Buffalo Public Schools are going digital this year, swapping mailed report cards for quarterly online updates — a shift that’s stirring mixed reactions from families. Meanwhile, city leaders remain locked in debate over using a control board for borrowing, despite pushback from the Common Council. In Niagara County, a decades-old toxic waste site is finally getting the attention it deserves after...

Molly Rutter, a TikTok sensation from Cheektowaga with over 200K followers, turns dating disasters and Buffalo life into viral comedy that strikes a chord with millions. After ramping up content in 2022 while teaching full-time, she relocated to Florida in 2023—sparking fresh, relatable dating stories that keep audiences hooked. Her charm lies in raw, unfiltered authenticity: viewers laugh at her...

New York is scrapping the old Regents exam requirement for high school diplomas, starting with the 2028 graduating class—replacing it with a unified state diploma that values diverse evidence of learning like projects and teacher assessments. While Regents exams remain an option, they’re no longer the sole gatekeeper. This long-debated shift aims to build a fairer, more inclusive system where ever...

Buffalo’s Theater District lights up the season with Curtain Up! — a week-long arts explosion kicking off with a star-studded induction honoring theater legend Meg Quinn, who champions live performance as irreplaceable magic. The festivities culminate in a customizable “make your own” night, letting you mix dining, shows, and fun to craft your perfect evening — all while celebrating local talent a...

Buffalo Bills alumni just dropped a hundred thousand bucks on prostate cancer research—thanks to a double donation at the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Charity Golf Classic. Booker Edgerson, a survivor and advocate, handed over the check alongside fellow alumni and Mary Wilson, funding Dr. Adam Sumlin’s work to catch cancer early and ensure equal access to treatment for all. Over seven years, the foundation...

The Buena Vista Social Club is back — this time on Broadway, turning their legendary Cuban sounds into a live, immersive theatrical experience that’s sweeping the nation. More than just a musical, it’s a soulful journey through Havana’s streets, where every note tells a story and every performance feels like stepping into history. With electrifying energy and deep cultural roots, this show proves...

Buffalo’s parking game is changing—new app ParkMobile is rolling in, but don’t panic, Buffalo Roam is still alive for now. The big news? ParkMobile slaps a 60-cent fee (vs. Roam’s 11-cent charge), covering platform and credit card costs. No more $10 minimum wallet load—pay as you go. Roam won’t vanish overnight, but its contract’s up, and leftover balances still work. Listen in comfort: Get a disc...

A bold new proposal by NY Attorney General candidate Saritha Komatireddy to create a civil commitment office for severely mentally ill individuals with violent histories is sparking fierce backlash from mental health advocates. Critics like Luke Sikinyi warn it criminalizes illness, shifts care to courts and cops, and ignores the urgent need for affordable community-based treatment — arguing that...

Catholic Health’s fourth annual NICU Read-A-Thon brings together local heroes—media stars, athletes, and officials—to read to premature babies during National Literacy and NICU Awareness Months, proving that even a simple story can soothe tiny hearts, strengthen parent-child bonds, and spark early brain development, as seen when WIVB News 4 read to baby Pacey, born five weeks early. Listen in comf...

Eight million New Yorkers are about to get cash relief—starting September 21, checks will arrive to help offset soaring utility bills. Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled a $1 billion initiative sending direct rebates: $200 for joint filers under $150K, $150 for those between $150K–$300K, and $100 for single filers under $150K. With winter heating costs projected to jump nearly 9% and electricity price...

Roswell Park’s new mobile cancer screening unit, EDDY (Early Detection Driven to You), is rolling out to bring life-saving screenings directly to communities—making early detection easier, faster, and more accessible than ever before. Since launching in 2022, the original unit has already reached 72 locations across seven counties, completing over 3,400 screenings. Now upgraded and ready for even...

A 32-year-old man, James Clarke, faces 3.5 to 7 years in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of second-degree vehicular manslaughter for a December 2025 drunk driving crash that killed 45-year-old Wendy Jasper. Found impaired by alcohol and drugs, Clarke also lost his driver’s license permanently — no second chances. This tragedy underscores the irreversible human cost of impaired driving...

An Allentown landlord has been convicted on 55 housing violations for years of neglecting four properties that have become dangerous eyesores, attracting squatters and drug activity — leading to a bench warrant after he skipped sentencing. The city took over one property, residents voiced safety concerns, and council members called his actions reckless. Dobucki faces $80K in fines and must appear...

Buffalo’s council is poised to halt new data centers and major expansions for two years, a move far stricter than the state’s one-year moratorium — targeting projects as small as 20 megawatts. Councilmember Joseph Golombek Jr. wants the city to catch up before big tech developments like Elon Musk’s scrapped supercomputer reshape the skyline, ensuring smart, sustainable growth with strong local reg...

Four employees at Nutrition Bar Confectioners are suing the Trump administration over a September 2025 immigration raid they say violated their constitutional rights. An investigation revealed potential bias, with agents initially targeting one person then rounding up others to meet detention quotas. U.S. citizen Mike Chacon testified he was treated like a criminal, detained, interrogated, and thr...

New York’s affordability crisis is hitting hard: nearly half of households can’t cover basics like rent, food, and childcare — not because they’re lazy, but because wages haven’t kept pace with soaring costs. Even common jobs like janitorial work and home health care leave workers barely scraping by. With inflation outpacing income growth and a decades-old poverty line failing to reflect today’s r...