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A local doctor has dropped a lawsuit against his elderly mother after a long court battle over a family beach house.
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Son drops lawsuit against elderly mother after more than 3½ years in court
Christopher L. Hamill has agreed to drop a 2022 lawsuit accusing his mother, Phyllis Hamill, of reneging on a deal to bequeath him an additional ownership stake in the cottage along the northern Lake ...
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December 26, 2025 at 12:08 PM
A local doctor has dropped a lawsuit against his elderly mother after a long court battle over a family beach house.
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Skaters glide along the ice at Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza in today's #EveryDayAPhoto by Joed Viera:
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#EveryDayAPhoto 2025 July – December
We all know that Western New York is an amazing place – its diverse weather, beautiful resources and wonderful people. Every day, Buffalo News photographers continue to bring you an
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December 26, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Skaters glide along the ice at Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza in today's #EveryDayAPhoto by Joed Viera:
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President Donald Trump said late Thursday he launched a “powerful and deadly strike” against Islamic State forces in Nigeria.
Trump says US struck Islamic State targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians
President Donald Trump said late Thursday he launched a “powerful and deadly strike” against Islamic State forces in Nigeria.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:04 AM
President Donald Trump said late Thursday he launched a “powerful and deadly strike” against Islamic State forces in Nigeria.
Buffalo Bishop Michael W. Fisher celebrates the Nativity of the Lord Midnight Mass at Saint Joseph Cathedral on Christmas.
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Photos: Bishop Michael W. Fisher celebrates Nativity of the Lord Midnight Mass at Saint Joseph Cathedral
Buffalo Bishop Michael W. Fisher celebrates the Nativity of the Lord Midnight Mass at Saint Joseph Cathedral on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025.
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December 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Buffalo Bishop Michael W. Fisher celebrates the Nativity of the Lord Midnight Mass at Saint Joseph Cathedral on Christmas.
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Worshipers attend Christmas Eve family mass at OLV National Shrine and Basilica in Lackawanna, which celebrated its first mass 100 years ago on Christmas Day in 1925, in today's #EveryDayAPhoto by Joed Viera
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December 25, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Worshipers attend Christmas Eve family mass at OLV National Shrine and Basilica in Lackawanna, which celebrated its first mass 100 years ago on Christmas Day in 1925, in today's #EveryDayAPhoto by Joed Viera
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Repairs have begun on a $2.2 million project to fix the breakwater in Lake Erie protecting Buffalo's Outer Harbor.
Breakwater protecting Outer Harbor is under repair from storm damage
Repairs have begun on a $2.2 million project to fix the breakwater in Lake Erie protecting Buffalo's Outer Harbor.
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December 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Repairs have begun on a $2.2 million project to fix the breakwater in Lake Erie protecting Buffalo's Outer Harbor.
See where your favorite teams have landed on this week's NFL Power Rankings from The Buffalo News.
NFL Week 17 power rankings: Seahawks claim the top spot after comeback win over Rams
See where your favorite teams have landed on this week's list.
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December 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
See where your favorite teams have landed on this week's NFL Power Rankings from The Buffalo News.
Final ticket sales pushed the jackpot higher than previously expected, making it the second-largest in U.S. history and the largest Powerball prize of 2025.
$1.817 billion Powerball jackpot won in Arkansas, ending long drought
Final ticket sales pushed the jackpot higher than previously expected, making it the second-largest in U.S. history and the largest Powerball prize of 2025.
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December 25, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Final ticket sales pushed the jackpot higher than previously expected, making it the second-largest in U.S. history and the largest Powerball prize of 2025.
Volunteers at St. Luke's Mission of Mercy told Dan Higgins that late founder Amy Betros loved Christmas. "She loved the holiday's joy, and that despite all its rushing around and noise, its lesson that something holy arrives in quiet vulnerability."
Dan Higgins: Amy Betros has gone, but the work and the joy continue at St. Luke's
Volunteers at St. Luke's Mission of Mercy told Dan Higgins that late founder Amy Betros loved Christmas. "She loved the holiday's joy, and that despite all its rushing around and noise, its lesson that something holy arrives in quiet vulnerability."
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December 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Volunteers at St. Luke's Mission of Mercy told Dan Higgins that late founder Amy Betros loved Christmas. "She loved the holiday's joy, and that despite all its rushing around and noise, its lesson that something holy arrives in quiet vulnerability."
"At the end of the day, we’ve got an unselfish group in our receiver room and we’re all kind of rotating and our run game is so amazing," Cooks said. "We all can make plays, so it’s just a part of it. My number one goal is I just want to win."
'I just want to win:' Brandin Cooks plans to make more plays with Bills
"At the end of the day, we’ve got an unselfish group in our receiver room and we’re all kind of rotating and our run game is so amazing," Cooks said. "We all can make plays, so it’s just a part of it. My number one goal is I just want to win."
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December 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
"At the end of the day, we’ve got an unselfish group in our receiver room and we’re all kind of rotating and our run game is so amazing," Cooks said. "We all can make plays, so it’s just a part of it. My number one goal is I just want to win."
The Buffalo Fatherhood Initiative hopes a Nurturing Fathers class will strengthen the bond between men and their children, and teach practical advice along the way.
'Fatherhood is an ongoing process': Helping men become better dads
The Buffalo Fatherhood Initiative hopes a Nurturing Fathers class will strengthen the bond between men and their children, and teach practical advice along the way.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The Buffalo Fatherhood Initiative hopes a Nurturing Fathers class will strengthen the bond between men and their children, and teach practical advice along the way.
The Erie County Legislature unanimously approved a new lease deal with Mercy Flight to house The Sheriff's Office's three helicopters, though some said they were unhappy with the last-minute nature of the request.
Why Mercy Flight will soon house three Erie County Sheriff's helicopters
The Erie County Legislature unanimously approved a new lease deal with Mercy Flight to house The Sheriff's Office's three helicopters, though some said they were unhappy with the last-minute nature of the request.
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December 25, 2025 at 12:44 PM
The Erie County Legislature unanimously approved a new lease deal with Mercy Flight to house The Sheriff's Office's three helicopters, though some said they were unhappy with the last-minute nature of the request.
Last week, we wrote about five of the best restaurants in Western New York. Over the next couple of weeks, our list will grow to 40 restaurants.
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Francesca Bond: These are not THE top 10 restaurants in WNY. But they are 10 of the best
Last week, we wrote about five of the best restaurants in Western New York. Over the next couple of weeks, our list will grow to 40 restaurants.
From fine dining to pizza, here are the next 10 spots.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Last week, we wrote about five of the best restaurants in Western New York. Over the next couple of weeks, our list will grow to 40 restaurants.
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This year, Buffalo has seen two important crime statistics fall to lows not seen in decades. The city is on pace to have the fewest homicides in 40 years, and the fewest people shot in at least 20 years.
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5 things to know about Buffalo's drop in homicides and shootings
This year, Buffalo has seen two important crime statistics fall to lows not seen in decades. The city is on pace to have the fewest homicides in 40 years, and the fewest people shot in at least 20 yea...
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December 24, 2025 at 11:25 PM
This year, Buffalo has seen two important crime statistics fall to lows not seen in decades. The city is on pace to have the fewest homicides in 40 years, and the fewest people shot in at least 20 years.
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"There is nothing like telling people you can’t see something that makes them want to see it," Pergament says.
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Alan Pergament: '60 Minutes' reputation takes a self-imposed hit from CBS editor-in-chief
"There is nothing like telling people you can’t see something that makes them want to see it," Pergament says.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:40 PM
"There is nothing like telling people you can’t see something that makes them want to see it," Pergament says.
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An appraisal valued the ramps at $46.6 million, meaning the administration of Mayor-elect Sean Ryan could have extra revenue to use toward potential budget shortfalls.
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City parking ramps valued higher than budgeted revenues, potentially easing budget woes
An appraisal valued the ramps at $46.6 million, meaning the administration of Mayor-elect Sean Ryan could have extra revenue to use toward potential budget shortfalls.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:42 PM
An appraisal valued the ramps at $46.6 million, meaning the administration of Mayor-elect Sean Ryan could have extra revenue to use toward potential budget shortfalls.
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Last week, we wrote about five of the best restaurants in Western New York. Over the next couple of weeks, our list will grow to 40 restaurants.
From fine dining to pizza, here are the next 10 spots.
From fine dining to pizza, here are the next 10 spots.
Francesca Bond: These are not THE top 10 restaurants in WNY. But they are 10 of the best.
Last week, we wrote about five of the best restaurants in Western New York. Over the next couple of weeks, our list will grow to 40 restaurants.
From fine dining to pizza, here are the next 10 spots.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Last week, we wrote about five of the best restaurants in Western New York. Over the next couple of weeks, our list will grow to 40 restaurants.
From fine dining to pizza, here are the next 10 spots.
From fine dining to pizza, here are the next 10 spots.
UB women's basketball forward Meg Lucas is averaging 10.8 rebounds per game, which ranked ninth in the nation as the lone freshman in the top 16 through Sunday.
Buffalo's Lucas among nation's top rebounders
UB women's basketball forward Meg Lucas is averaging 10.8 rebounds per game, which ranked ninth in the nation as the lone freshman in the top 16 through Sunday.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
UB women's basketball forward Meg Lucas is averaging 10.8 rebounds per game, which ranked ninth in the nation as the lone freshman in the top 16 through Sunday.
Ice floes float inside the Commercial Slip at Canalside in today's #EveryDayAPhoto by Derek Gee.
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#EveryDayAPhoto 2025 July – December
We all know that Western New York is an amazing place – its diverse weather, beautiful resources and wonderful people. Every day, Buffalo News photographers continue to bring you an
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December 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Ice floes float inside the Commercial Slip at Canalside in today's #EveryDayAPhoto by Derek Gee.
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At BÙKE Baking, owner Lynn Lin makes hard-to-find Asian desserts, from mochi tea lattes to chicken floss cakes. "I'm more interested in doing something courageous, something unique," Lin says.
BÙKE Baking brings rare Asian desserts and mochi drinks to Getzville
At BÙKE Baking, owner Lynn Lin makes hard-to-find Asian desserts, from mochi tea lattes to chicken floss cakes. "I'm more interested in doing something courageous, something unique," Lin says.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
At BÙKE Baking, owner Lynn Lin makes hard-to-find Asian desserts, from mochi tea lattes to chicken floss cakes. "I'm more interested in doing something courageous, something unique," Lin says.
The 2025 Coaches All-Western New York boys soccer first team is selected by a panel of coaches. East Aurora's Noah Bernys has been selected Player of the Year.
Meet the 2025 Coaches All-Western New York boys soccer first team
The 2025 Coaches All-Western New York boys soccer first team is selected by a panel of coaches. East Aurora's Noah Bernys has been selected Player of the Year.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The 2025 Coaches All-Western New York boys soccer first team is selected by a panel of coaches. East Aurora's Noah Bernys has been selected Player of the Year.
According to a survey of sports media company Action Network, Bills fans do some heavy drinking on game days, with nearly 16% of them saying they consume five-plus drinks. That's ranked second most in the NFL.
Buffalo Next: Do Bills fans drink too much? This survey says they often do
According to a survey of sports media company Action Network, Bills fans do some heavy drinking on game days, with nearly 16% of them saying they consume five-plus drinks. That's ranked second most in the NFL.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
According to a survey of sports media company Action Network, Bills fans do some heavy drinking on game days, with nearly 16% of them saying they consume five-plus drinks. That's ranked second most in the NFL.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.