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Oct 9, 2026 - Us

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Global company Solstice Advanced Materials U.S., Inc. is expanding operations in Buffalo, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday, part of a multimillion-dollar expansion project that's creating new jobs. The $49 million project will make the company's research and development facility on Peabody Street its global R&D hub. Hochul said the [...]

Oct 9, 2026 - Us

NOAA engineers can fly into hurricanes to gather data satellites can’t capture, helping scientists track a storm’s strength and improve forecasts.

Oct 9, 2026 - Us

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Amazon is bringing more jobs to Western New York, now hiring staff at its new Niagara fulfillment center for roles starting at $21 to $23 an hour. The company is hiring up to 1,000 employees at its 3.1 million square-foot center on Lockport Road in Niagara Falls for full- and part-time [...]

Oct 9, 2026 - Us

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Spooky season is in full swing, and there are plenty of festive events happening across Western New York, from hayrides to haunted mansion tours and everything in between. Pumpkin farms Akron Acres: Visitors can pick pumpkins at Akron Acres and find seasonal treats inside their farm market and country store. The [...]

Oct 9, 2026 - Us

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for a fatal shooting last year on William Street in Buffalo, according to the Erie County District Attorney's Office. Officials said 32-year-old Mikel L. Lowe, of Buffalo, shot 36-year-old Deval Watkins with an illegal handgun in a parking lot on [...]