Yesterday we reported on the wide-scale use of license plate readers in Western New York. But where are all those cameras? Investigative Post was able to track & map hundreds of them. See our map — and details of a Flock drone program — here: investigativepost.org/2026/07/17/l...

A blockbuster lawsuit filed by Apple accuses OpenAI of stealing confidential documents, spying on hardware prototypes, and tricking one of its trusted partners into performing a proprietary product design technique. Read more from @emroth08.bsky.social:

Buffalo Police deputy commissioner shoves woman to the ground in 'concerning' video buffalonews.com/news/local/g...

SpaceX has gone public. And Elon Musk is now a trillionaire— despite the company's billions in recent losses. As one expert said: “From a strict corporate finance perspective, the valuation makes no sense. But Elon is great at getting people to dream." investigativepost.org/2026/06/22/e...

Members of Congress have discussed issuing subpoenas to get info on the NDAs between Epstein’s friends and his accusers. Some of his accusers have signed confidential prelitigation settlements with Epstein’s friends whom they’ve also accused of misconduct.

Darializa Avila Chevalier’s victory against an incumbent in New York’s Democratic primary underscored the turbulence surrounding Israel and federal immigration enforcement. It also showed that political baggage doesn’t matter the way it used to.

Join us this Friday, June 26 at 2:30 pm at Central Library as artist AP Gorny talks about his giant, hand-made book of prints and trial proofs. Measuring 2 x 3 feet, this massive book documents AP’s experiments with his printmaking processes in the 1970s and 1980s.

As voters get increasingly upset over the cost of living, a rising populist tide threatens New York’s powerful incumbents.

"This is the first case litigated after Cemex alleging the commission of an unfair labor practice simply because the employer did not file an RM-petition and declined to recognize the union upon the presentation of a demand for recognition," judge wrote www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Let’s check in on how Jared and Ivanka’s luxury Albanian resort is doing…

It's really happening! We're getting IKEA: buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

The historic fireboat Edward M. Cotter fires a salute as American Cruise Lines’ American Patriot arrives to dock in the Buffalo River in today's #EveryDayAPhoto by Joed Viera: buffalonews.com/multimedia/c...

My new favorite thing in the world is writing stories for our new feature "The Bright Side."

More than 100 volunteers – many of them firefighters, all of them strangers – traveled from 17 different states to spend their vacation time building Army Specialist Nathan Kalwicki a fully adaptive home.

A "Bright Side" story to brighten your day. buffalonews.com/news/local/a...

I have been wanting to write about Diane Shiffer for a very long time. Our new feature, The Bright Side, gave me the perfect opportunity. buffalonews.com/news/local/a...

Visit Buffalo seizes viral "O Canada" moment with billboards, hockey guide. buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

"Eye-rolling over Gorka’s bombast has given way to anxiety about the administration’s preparedness to identify and stop major plots." www.propublica.org/article/seba...

Their donuts are in the top 5! buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

The print headline was so much better: "Fun!? Well ... Emotional roller coaster for fans who fret over former Fantasy Island's fate" buffalonews.com/news/local/a...

Buffalo booksellers have kicked off a bookish scavenger hunt. buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

The last time I looked, there were 283 comments on this story. buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

Solid piece penned by @samchristmann.bsky.social . Includes quotes from Heather Jackson, owner of "Merit Badge Books" in Hamburg (MY favorite bookstore.) Link to the printable passport booklet: www.bflobookstores.com/_files/ugd/5... #Buffalo #BuffaloBookstorePassport #IndependentBookstoreDay

I lived at this park as a kid. This project will completely transform that space. buffalonews.com/news/local/a...

New @buffalonews.com: Buffalo officer's 'selective recall' in Internal Affairs interview benefited Granville, supervisor buffalonews.com/news/local/c...

I'm still amazed at how many people don't know this incredible, giant bookstore in Niagara Falls exists. buffalonews.com/article_7c92...

From @buffalonews.com & @samchristmann.bsky.social: Looking for something to do Friday in Buffalo with no NCAA games? These local attractions have a deal for you buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

More than 170 years after opening in downtown Buffalo, this one-of-a-kind shop will close this month. buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

Outlet malls don't have the same edge they once had over traditional enclosed shopping centers, but they foreclose at about half the rate. buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

Flock cameras: www.wkbw.com/news/local-n...

It's getting real, folks. Soon, Boulevard Mall will only exist in our memories.

Our annual Prospectus edition will be out this Sunday. Here's a sneak peek at one of the stories you'll find inside.

The big barrier to reforming government policies regarding employees being given take-home cars, access to free gas etc. isn't just updating a policy; it's ensuring the policy applies to everyone. How the Erie County, NY Legislature is wrestling with that:

After withdrawing a previous proposal, Dallas-based Stream has said it wants to build a data center campus in the town of Alabama that would double the project's square footage, to 2.2 million square feet, and would use twice as much power.

Time served and a $250k fine.

The retailers, along with a relocated Black & Blue Steak and Crab restaurant, are the latest tenants announced for the Station Twelve development in Amherst. buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

The state has very strict rules on how service charges are presented and divided. Hyatt ran afoul of those rules for years, the suit says. buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

Breaking News: A federal judge ordered immigration agents not to retaliate against people engaging in peaceful protests in Minnesota, among other restrictions.

The Erie County Legislature wanted to make it easier for women and minority-owned businesses to be awarded county contracts. The county spent nearly $481,000 on a study to figure that out three years ago. So why isn't it done yet? That story: buffalonews.com/news/local/a...

Wegmans - consistently a "Great Place to Work," is threatening that title with its use of bioemetric surveillance that monitors workers, Forbes suggests www.forbes.com/sites/janice...

In case you missed it, new bumps in the road for Amherst's planned town center. buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

It's not clear what this will do to Benderson's plans for a town center and they declined to comment as they don't yet own the mall. buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

Biometric data collection happens all over New York, and not just at Wegmans. Here's what all the fuss is about. buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

Remember when they told us they were only interested in removing (ie censoring) books that are “obscene” and “harmful” to children? They lied. 😑

The fallout from Wegmans' biometric data collection disclosure continues. buffalonews.com/news/local/b...

Recently, @freedom.press and @404media.co obtained a data-sharing agreement between the Department of Homeland Security and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that would include ICE receiving the personal data of nearly 80 million Medicaid patients. freedom.press/the-classifi...

"Marco Rubio, we salute you!" A real thing that was said by the CBS Evening News anchor tonight.