Deidre Williams

Buffalo News photographer Joed Viera talks about his project documenting people experiencing homelessness in Western New York and the people working on the front line to help.

A gray day reflected the solemn mood at Thursday's memorial ceremony marking the fourth anniversary of 10 Black people losing their lives in a racist

The Buffalo and Erie County Public Library has named a new, permanent leader, 10 months since the institution has mourned the death of former director John Spears.

People gathered for a ceremony to mark the opening of Buffalo Harbor State Park on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

Scientist David De Vleeschouwer of Belgium visits Penn Dixie Fossil Park and Nature Reserve in Hamburg with a group of international researchers.

Deidre Williams has been with The Buffalo News since 1999. Deidre covers the Buffalo City Hall and can be reached at [email protected]

The Smithsonian Institution brings its digitization services to diverse communities across the country to support the preservation of history and culture. The information will be archived and shared online to expand access to African American history.

Where Your Story Lives Some of the most challenging times for librarians at the Central Library downtown occur when someone approaches them

As the gardening season heats up, a group of students from Stanley G. Falk School are using technology and trades skills to help a local nonprofit that builds community gardens.

The Salvation Army's plan to build a new, 80-bed emergency shelter in the City of Buffalo for families has received help from foundations who support the mission.