BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo is officially in playoff mode. The Sabres will make their return to the postseason this Sunday at KeyBank Center, and the city is buzzing -- and that includes both businesses and fans who are getting ready for the big day. From pep rallies to businesses getting ready for large crowds [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The future of the Kensington Expressway was back in focus on Thursday as state transportation officials asked for community input on what comes next. The New York State Department of Transportation hosted a "Queen City Forward" listening session at Canisius University as part of an effort to reimagine the Kensington Expressway [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo comptroller Barbara Miller-Williams responded to Mayor Sean Ryan's proposed $681 million budget for the next fiscal year on Thursday, saying that the budget has a 9.5% increase compared to last year. Miller-Williams said the budget seems balanced, but further review is needed -- especially since there are some revenues the [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Fire crews battled a house fire in Orchard Park on Thursday afternoon. The fire took place on Golden Crescent Way near New Taylor Road. Officials said one firefighter sustained minor injuries and that the house is a total loss. Officials said an excavator was on its way for an emergency demolition.

EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Playoff beards are a tradition in many sports, especially in hockey. However, one Sabres fan did the exact opposite. "I've had a beard since 2014, and then it was probably about ten years ago, that I finally started saying, 'All the Sabres have to do is make the playoffs, and [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — For the first time in 15 years, playoff block parties will return to downtown Buffalo for Sabres playoff games. Here's what you need to know. Party in the Plaza The Party in the Plaza will return beginning with Game 1 against the Boston Bruins on Sunday. The area will open three [...]

MACHIAS, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Investigators with the National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in Machias Wednesday night after surveying damage in the area on Thursday. The tornado was confirmed to be an EF-0 tornado southeast of Machias, with peak gusts of 75 miles per hour. WIVB News 4 spoke with Robert and Kristina [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The first Stanley Cup playoff game involving the Buffalo Sabres in 15 years has been scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Sunday at KeyBank Center. Game 1 of Buffalo's first-round series against the Boston Bruins will be broadcast on ESPN, the network announced Thursday night. First-round games also will be broadcast locally on [...]

Showers and thunderstorms will fade tonight, but the clouds will be sticking with us. Friday will start out cloudy with an isolated shower. Things improve as we head into the afternoon. The clouds could clear on Friday evening. Be prepared for a significant temperature change this weekend into early next week. Incredibly warm weather continues [...]