Mike Williams (1987–2023), former NFL wide receiver 

Mike Williams was an NFL wide receiver who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Buffalo Bills before retiring in 2016 as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Holiday Weekend Winter Storm (2022)

A dangerous winter storm that affected much of the country during the holiday weekend has killed at least 47 people, according to reports. The worst of the storm happened in the Buffalo, New York area with blizzard conditions causing a reported 25 deaths in the area so far.

Buffalo shooting victims (2022)

Ten people were killed, and three others were injured, in a shooting Saturday at a Tops supermarket in Buffalo, New York.

John Stofa (1942–2022), quarterback called “The Original Bengal”

John Stofa was a quarterback who was called “The Original Bengal” for being the first player to sign with the newly established Cincinnati Bengals in 1967.

Paul Siebel (1937–2022), 1960s singer and songwriter

Paul Siebel was a folk singer and songwriter known for songs including the widely-covered “Louise.”

Mike Stratton (1941–2020), legendary Buffalo Bills linebacker

Mike Stratton  was the legendary Buffalo Bills linebacker who made “the hit heard 'round the world," leading the Bills to the 1964 AFL Title. Down 7-0 in the AFL Championship game against the San Diego Chargers, Stratton made a hard clean tackle on the Chargers star running back Keith Lincoln, breaking three of his ribs and knocking him out of the game. The inspired Bills went on to win their first title by a score of 20-7. A six-time AFL all-star, he helped the Bills win the AFL title again in 1965. Lincoln joined the Bills in 1967 and the two became good friends.   

Carlos De Leon (1959–2020), Puerto Rican boxing legend

Carlos De Leon was a Puerto Rican boxing legend who was a four-time cruiserweight world champion. He was the first cruiserweight to win the title twice and then he took it back two more times. He first won the title when he beat Marvin Camel in 1980. After becoming cruiserweight champion a third time, he lost the title to boxing legend Evander Holyfield who had moved down to cruiserweight. He won it back for a record fourth time against Sammy Reeson in 1989. Later, he coached boxers in Buffalo, New York.

Elbert Dubenion (1933–2019), legendary Buffalo Bills receiver

ElbertDubenion was a legendary wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills when they played in the AFL, playing for the team in all nine seasons of his career, retiring after the 1968 season.Dubenionwas called c2Golden Wheelse2809d for his incredible speed on the field. In 1964, he set the pro football record for yards per catch in one season with 27.1 For his career, he averaged an amazing 18.3 yards per catch and finishedwith almost 300 receptions. He won two AFL championships with the Bills in 1964 and 1965 and is a member of theBuffalo Bills Wall of Fame. He later became a scout for the Bills and other pro teams.

Cory Wells (1941–2015)

Founding member and vocalist of the 1970s hitmakers Three Dog Night.