The Buffalo News
@buffalonews.com
Storytelling from Western New York & around the world.
Support local journalism: https://buffalonews.com/members/join
Sign up for newsletters: https://buffalonews.com/newsletters
Support local journalism: https://buffalonews.com/members/join
Sign up for newsletters: https://buffalonews.com/newsletters
On the morning of Dec. 24, 2001, a lake-effect snow band settled over southern Niagara County and the Northtowns, ending one of the longest snow-free periods in Western New York history, and dumping 82.3 inches of snow on Buffalo over five days.
In The News: The December storm of 2001
On the morning of Dec. 24, 2001, after an unusually warm start to the winter season, a lake-effect snow band settled over southern Niagara County and the Northtowns, ending one of the longest snow-free periods in Western New York history, and dumping 82.3 inches of snow on Buffalo over five days.
buffalonews.com
December 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
On the morning of Dec. 24, 2001, a lake-effect snow band settled over southern Niagara County and the Northtowns, ending one of the longest snow-free periods in Western New York history, and dumping 82.3 inches of snow on Buffalo over five days.
"Dawkins got some help in the form of double teams, but he allowed just three pressures, according to analytics website Pro Football Focus. Against an elite pass rusher such as Garrett, that’s a job well done," Jay Skurski writes in this Bills Mailbag.
Bills Mailbag: Dion Dawkins did an admirable job against Myles Garrett on Sunday
"Dawkins got some help in the form of double teams, but he allowed just three pressures, according to analytics website Pro Football Focus. Against an elite pass rusher such as Garrett, that’s a job well done," Jay Skurski writes in this Bills Mailbag.
buffalonews.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:40 PM
"Dawkins got some help in the form of double teams, but he allowed just three pressures, according to analytics website Pro Football Focus. Against an elite pass rusher such as Garrett, that’s a job well done," Jay Skurski writes in this Bills Mailbag.
It’s true that of the teams currently in the AFC playoffs, the Bills are by far the most January tested. Even so, the conference looks a whole lot more competitive today than it might have, say, six weeks ago.
Analysis: All of a sudden, the AFC playoff field is looking loaded
It’s true that of the teams currently in the AFC playoffs, the Bills are by far the most January tested. Even so, the conference looks a whole lot more competitive today than it might have, say, six weeks ago.
buffalonews.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
It’s true that of the teams currently in the AFC playoffs, the Bills are by far the most January tested. Even so, the conference looks a whole lot more competitive today than it might have, say, six weeks ago.
The City of Dunkirk was the only WNY community among eight locations that expressed interest in hosting a new nuclear power facility as part of Gov. Kathy Hochul's plan to add at least 1 gigawatt of additional nuclear power capacity in NY.
NY asked communities if they wanted a nuclear plant. Only one place in WNY did.
The city of Dunkirk was the only Western New York community among eight locations that expressed interest in hosting a new nuclear power facility as part of Gov. Kathy Hochul's plan to add at least 1 gigawatt of additional nuclear power capacity in New York State.
buffalonews.com
December 24, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The City of Dunkirk was the only WNY community among eight locations that expressed interest in hosting a new nuclear power facility as part of Gov. Kathy Hochul's plan to add at least 1 gigawatt of additional nuclear power capacity in NY.
Here is the 2025 Coaches All-Western New York boys soccer honor roll.
Meet 2025 Coaches All-Western New York boys soccer honor roll
Here is the 2025 Coaches All-Western New York boys soccer honor roll.
buffalonews.com
December 24, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Here is the 2025 Coaches All-Western New York boys soccer honor roll.
At the holiday break, the Sabres are two points out of a wild-card slot in the Eastern Conference and three points out of third place in the Atlantic Division.
Sabres recap: It's seven straight wins after Byram's goal produces overtime win over Senators
At the holiday break, the Sabres are two points out of a wild-card slot in the Eastern Conference and three points out of third place in the Atlantic Division.
buffalonews.com
December 24, 2025 at 3:21 AM
At the holiday break, the Sabres are two points out of a wild-card slot in the Eastern Conference and three points out of third place in the Atlantic Division.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen will not practice Tuesday, coach Sean McDermott said Tuesday.
Sean McDermott: Bills QB Josh Allen will not practice on Tuesday
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen will not practice Tuesday, coach Sean McDermott said Tuesday.
buffalonews.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen will not practice Tuesday, coach Sean McDermott said Tuesday.
The Common Council on Tuesday approved nearly $3.3 million in settlements in lawsuits stemming from the 2014 death of an Air National Guardsman during an altercation involving off-duty Buffalo police officers at a Main Street bar.
Buffalo Council approves $3.3 million settlement in case of man killed following altercation at Molly's Pub
The Common Council on Tuesday approved nearly $3.3 million in settlements in lawsuits stemming from the 2014 death of an Air National Guardsman during an altercation involving off-duty Buffalo police officers at a Main Street bar.
buffalonews.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The Common Council on Tuesday approved nearly $3.3 million in settlements in lawsuits stemming from the 2014 death of an Air National Guardsman during an altercation involving off-duty Buffalo police officers at a Main Street bar.
"This is not a run-of-the-mill ordinary wildlife-trafficking case," prosecutors said of a Brooklyn man sentenced to prison in Buffalo for illegally exporting around 850 turtles.
'Particularly cruel' turtle trafficker sentenced to 2 years in prison
"This is not a run-of-the-mill ordinary wildlife-trafficking case," prosecutors said of a Brooklyn man sentenced to prison in Buffalo for illegally exporting around 850 turtles.
buffalonews.com
December 23, 2025 at 8:49 PM
"This is not a run-of-the-mill ordinary wildlife-trafficking case," prosecutors said of a Brooklyn man sentenced to prison in Buffalo for illegally exporting around 850 turtles.
The outcome is a rare Supreme Court setback for Trump, who won repeated victories in emergency appeals.
Supreme Court keeps Trump's National Guard deployment blocked in the Chicago area, for now
The outcome is a rare Supreme Court setback for Trump, who won repeated victories in emergency appeals.
buffalonews.com
December 23, 2025 at 8:40 PM
The outcome is a rare Supreme Court setback for Trump, who won repeated victories in emergency appeals.
The new Sabres general manager continues to evaluate the front office and roster and said of the players, "I think there's no need to disrupt anything right now with a good flow going."
Sabres GM Jarmo Kekalainen: 'We're playing to win, rather than playing to score another goal'
The new Sabres general manager continues to evaluate the front office and roster and said of the players, "I think there's no need to disrupt anything right now with a good flow going."
buffalonews.com
December 23, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The new Sabres general manager continues to evaluate the front office and roster and said of the players, "I think there's no need to disrupt anything right now with a good flow going."
With our slim white Christmas chances, there is a certain irony in the timing of a wintry weather mess with snow and possible freezing rain that will be shaping up by Friday in Western New York, the day after Christmas, writes Don Paul.
Don Paul: A messy storm coming after Christmas
With our slim white Christmas chances, there is a certain irony in the timing of a wintry weather mess with snow and possible freezing rain that will be shaping up by Friday in Western New York, the day after Christmas, writes Don Paul.
buffalonews.com
December 23, 2025 at 6:45 PM
With our slim white Christmas chances, there is a certain irony in the timing of a wintry weather mess with snow and possible freezing rain that will be shaping up by Friday in Western New York, the day after Christmas, writes Don Paul.
The State Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation identified the driver who struck and killed a high schooler in West Seneca last week as an off-duty Cheektowaga police officer.
Off-duty Cheektowaga police officer was driver in West Seneca pedestrian death
The State Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation identified the driver who struck and killed a high schooler in West Seneca last week as an off-duty Cheektowaga police officer.
buffalonews.com
December 23, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The State Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation identified the driver who struck and killed a high schooler in West Seneca last week as an off-duty Cheektowaga police officer.
Lance and Katherine are talking Bills vs. Eagles as we look ahead to the matchup this Sunday. With the defense still not where we want it and the offense talking some hits against Cleveland, this game will be the last real test for the Bills before the playoffs.
PlayAction podcast: Buffalo Bills defense will be tested by the Philadelphia
Lance and Katherine are talking Bills vs. Eagles as we look ahead to the matchup this Sunday. With the defense still not where we want it and the offense talking some hits against Cleveland, this game will be the last real test for the Bills before the playoffs.
buffalonews.com
December 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Lance and Katherine are talking Bills vs. Eagles as we look ahead to the matchup this Sunday. With the defense still not where we want it and the offense talking some hits against Cleveland, this game will be the last real test for the Bills before the playoffs.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has started 120 consecutive games. As he looks to start No. 121 Sunday, offensive coordinator Joe Brady said Allen's foot injury will not sway his opinion on calling running plays for the mobile quarterback.
Bills notebook: Brady says Allen's foot injury will not impact play calling
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has started 120 consecutive games. As he looks to start No. 121 Sunday, offensive coordinator Joe Brady said Allen's foot injuey will not sway his opinion on calling running plays for the mobile quarterback.
buffalonews.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has started 120 consecutive games. As he looks to start No. 121 Sunday, offensive coordinator Joe Brady said Allen's foot injury will not sway his opinion on calling running plays for the mobile quarterback.
Gary G. Green Jr., accused in the Walden Avenue slaying of a 32-year-old woman, was arraigned Tuesday in State Supreme Court on an indictment that adds two charges to the murder and robbery charges he already faced.
Competency questions surround manslaughter parolee accused of Cheektowaga murder
Gary G. Green Jr., accused in the Walden Avenue slaying of a 32-year-old woman, was arraigned Tuesday in State Supreme Court on an indictment that adds two charges to the murder and robbery charges he already faced.
buffalonews.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Gary G. Green Jr., accused in the Walden Avenue slaying of a 32-year-old woman, was arraigned Tuesday in State Supreme Court on an indictment that adds two charges to the murder and robbery charges he already faced.
Bathed in morning sunshine, Buffalo City Hall is framed by the shadowy canyon formed by skyscrapers on either side of Court Street in today's #EveryDayAPhoto by Derek Gee.
buffalonews.com/multimedia/c...
buffalonews.com/multimedia/c...
December 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Bathed in morning sunshine, Buffalo City Hall is framed by the shadowy canyon formed by skyscrapers on either side of Court Street in today's #EveryDayAPhoto by Derek Gee.
buffalonews.com/multimedia/c...
buffalonews.com/multimedia/c...
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, running back James Cook III and left tackle Dion Dawkins have been named to this season’s Pro Bowl.
https://buffalonews.com/sports/professional/nfl/bills/article_ee793cf6-f4d3-4825-bcca-bee0961875fb.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
https://buffalonews.com/sports/professional/nfl/bills/article_ee793cf6-f4d3-4825-bcca-bee0961875fb.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
Buffalo Bills' Alllen, Cook, Dawkins named to Pro Bowl
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, running back James Cook III and left tackle Dion Dawkins have been named to this season’s Pro Bowl.
buffalonews.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, running back James Cook III and left tackle Dion Dawkins have been named to this season’s Pro Bowl.
https://buffalonews.com/sports/professional/nfl/bills/article_ee793cf6-f4d3-4825-bcca-bee0961875fb.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
https://buffalonews.com/sports/professional/nfl/bills/article_ee793cf6-f4d3-4825-bcca-bee0961875fb.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed two bills that add restrictions to the sale of kratom, which is sold as an herbal stimulant.
Hochul signs law to outlaw sale of kratom to anyone under 21
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed two bills that add restrictions to the sale of kratom, which is sold as an herbal stimulant.
buffalonews.com
December 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed two bills that add restrictions to the sale of kratom, which is sold as an herbal stimulant.
Introducing Behind the Lens, is a weekly look at how the award-winning staff photographers at The Buffalo News bring the news to life.
In this first installment, Buffalo News photographer Joed Viera discusses his project on the Erie Canal's impact on Western New York.
In this first installment, Buffalo News photographer Joed Viera discusses his project on the Erie Canal's impact on Western New York.
December 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Introducing Behind the Lens, is a weekly look at how the award-winning staff photographers at The Buffalo News bring the news to life.
In this first installment, Buffalo News photographer Joed Viera discusses his project on the Erie Canal's impact on Western New York.
In this first installment, Buffalo News photographer Joed Viera discusses his project on the Erie Canal's impact on Western New York.
Despite a few Christmases in recent memory with unusually high temperatures, in the last 25 years, December has brought a pair of devastating storms to WNY in 2001 and 2022.
You can take a look at The Buffalo News' coverage of both storms here.
You can take a look at The Buffalo News' coverage of both storms here.
Remembering Buffalo's December storms
While this year's forecast for Christmas Day seems anything but white, this December in Western New York has not been short on flurries. And, despite a few Christmases in recent
buffalonews.com
December 23, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Despite a few Christmases in recent memory with unusually high temperatures, in the last 25 years, December has brought a pair of devastating storms to WNY in 2001 and 2022.
You can take a look at The Buffalo News' coverage of both storms here.
You can take a look at The Buffalo News' coverage of both storms here.
With the Buffalo Bills thrilling fans on and off the field, anything related to Buffalo football is a hot seller this holiday season.
Buffalo Bills gear is a hot holiday gift – and an economy of its own
With the Buffalo Bills thrilling fans on and off the field, anything related to Buffalo football is a hot seller this holiday season.
buffalonews.com
December 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM
With the Buffalo Bills thrilling fans on and off the field, anything related to Buffalo football is a hot seller this holiday season.
The rest of the project to revitalize the NFTA's DL&W station is facing financial shortfalls, engineering hurdles and a dispute with one developer Samuel Savarino.
Officials hailed the new DL&W train station. The next step will be much harder
The rest of the project to revitalize the NFTA's DL&W station is facing financial shortfalls, engineering hurdles and a dispute with one developer Samuel Savarino.
buffalonews.com
December 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The rest of the project to revitalize the NFTA's DL&W station is facing financial shortfalls, engineering hurdles and a dispute with one developer Samuel Savarino.
The 2025 Coaches' All-Western New York first team in boys cross country was selected by region coaches.
2025 boys cross country: Meet the WNY Runner of the Year and first team
The 2025 Coaches' All-Western New York first team in boys cross country was selected by region coaches.
buffalonews.com
December 23, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The 2025 Coaches' All-Western New York first team in boys cross country was selected by region coaches.
Here's a look at the 2025 boys cross country honor roll for Western New York.
2025 boys cross country honor roll: Meet the top runners from Western New York
Here's a look at the 2025 boys cross country honor roll.
buffalonews.com
December 23, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Here's a look at the 2025 boys cross country honor roll for Western New York.