Catches of the Week (Sept. 19)

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Saturday, April 21

Spanish fast-fashion retailer Zara opened at Walden Galleria Thursday. The Discount Diva took a peek inside.

Saturday, April 21

Western New York is a beautiful place – and each day, Buffalo News photographers will bring you a photo to prove it. Our challenge is to look at things differently, to remind us all to slow down and enjoy our surroundings. Check back each morning to see our favorite image for the day. View the images in full screen for the most impact. – Cathaleen Curtiss, director of photography

Friday, April 20

Freelance photographer Joe Cascio captured the scene after an explosion ripped through a North Buffalo home. Fire and police investigators believe the homeowner intentionally filled his house with natural gas.

Friday, April 20

Erie, Pa., comes close to taking over Buffalo's yearly snow total record set during the infamous winter of 1976-77. But forecasts show a warming trend so Buffalo's record may be safe.

Friday, April 20

Master hatter Gary White builds custom-made hats in a humble shop on Buffalo's East Side. He was photographed at his shop on Wednesday, April 4, 2018.

Thursday, April 19

The annual International Aviation Snow Symposium featured a snow plowing rodeo complete with representatives from all over the country competing for the title of "Best Snow Plow Driver" in the world. Participants from as far-away as Norway and Alaska ventured to Buffalo to get some tips on aviation snow management and take their turn on the obstacle course.

Wednesday, April 18

It may not feel like spring, or look like spring but the migrating birds are making their way back to the Niagara Frontier. A good place to view them is Tifft Nature Preserve in Buffalo.

Wednesday, April 18

The melting of ice left by the weekend ice storm, combined with heavy rain in the forecast, raised fears of flooding throughout Western New York. Then, by Monday afternoon, rain turned to snow, leaving locals to wonder whether spring will ever come.

Tuesday, April 17

Take a look at the land that the Western New York Land Conservancy wants to become a 1.5-mile urban nature trail.

Tuesday, April 17

The state Department of Transportation released renderings on Monday, April 16, 2018, of Buffalo's new downtown train station.

Tuesday, April 17

An ice storm warning was issued for Erie and Niagara County Saturday into Sunday.

Monday, April 16

The 2018 Yom HaShoah Commemoration (Holocaust Remembrance Day) was held at Temple Beth Tzedek, 621 Getzville Road, on Sunday, April 15, 2018 in Amherst.

Monday, April 16

A weekly highlight of political cartoons from The News' Pulitzer Prize-winner.

Monday, April 16

Stuck at your desk on a dreary day? Take a quick journey around the world through photos.

Friday, April 13

The Original Kazoo Company in Eden has been producing metal kazoos since 1916 and still uses the original machinery from 1916, a machine workers affectionately call "Big Mama." The factory is now owned by Sasi (Suburban Adult Services Inc.). The Kazoo Boutique, owned by Karen Smith, offers the tours. Visitors come from all over the world.

Friday, April 13

A father died after rescuing his 8-year-old daughter from a burning multifamily home near ECMC early Friday morning. A second man was found dead in an upstairs apartment. The 8-year-old girl died of her burns 65 days later.

Saturday, April 21

Touring laser light party with DJ Cookie Monsta invaded Buffalo on Friday, April 20, 2018, in VENU in the Chippewa District. See the assortment of partiers who reveled in the theme.

Saturday, April 21

The annual Shea's Black-Tie Gala began with a cocktail hour in Shea's Buffalo Theatre before moving to the stage to enjoy dinner- the pinnacle of the evening was a special production held in Shea's 710 Theatre, on Friday, April 20, 2018.

Saturday, April 21

Touring off "Goths," a concept album about the life of a goth musician in the 1980s, Mountain Goats played Friday, April 20, 2018, in Babeville's Asbury Hall.

Saturday, April 21

Spanish fast-fashion retailer Zara opened at Walden Galleria Thursday. The Discount Diva took a peek inside.

Saturday, April 21

The Buffalo News' BN Blitz hosted a night at the Buffalo History Museum titled "Icons: The Moments and Makers of Buffalo Sports," on Friday, April 20, 2018. News sports reporters Vic Carucci and Jay Skurski were on hand, as well as enterprise writer Tim Graham.

Friday, April 20

Hamburg Chamber of Commerce's annual Member Recognition Dinner was held at Brierwood Country Club on Thursday, April 19, 2018, with emcee John Tebeau, publisher of Business First and Buffalo Law Journal.

Friday, April 20

The program in the Albright-Knox Art Gallery centered on "We Wanted a Revolution: Black Radical Women, 1965-85," an exhibition. Jessica Lynne and Jae Jarrell were the featured speakers, while a dance performance by Naila Ansari preceded the talks, on Thursday, April 19, 2018.

Friday, April 20

Erin St. John Kelly and Charlie von Simson moved from Brooklyn to Buffalo with their two daughters in 2010 and bought a house in the Linwood Preservation District.

Thursday, April 19

On the day he signed a one-day contract with the Buffalo Bills in order to retire as a member of the franchise, beloved running back Fred Jackson dropped by Walden Galleria, near the Apple Store, to sign autographs, on Wednesday, April 18, 2018.

Thursday, April 19

Rock guitarist Dweezil Zappa, son of legendary composer-musician Frank Zappa, performed on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in the University at Buffalo Center for the Arts. See the fans who came out for the show and shots of the musician.

Thursday, April 19

Since Alan Pergament reported that "The Bachelorette's" Becca Kufrin will be in Western New York on April 18 and 19, Western New Yorkers have been guessing where they'd be. So with our readers' help, we put together this guide to top-notch Western New York date-night spots. Some of these entries were from our series of 100 things every Western New Yorkers should do at least once.

Thursday, April 19

Camellia Garden, at 5176 Transit Road in Depew, serves sushi, Burmese and Thai cuisine.

Wednesday, April 18

English emo pop-punk band Moose Blood attracted fans to Buffalo on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in the Town Ballroom. See the fans and some shots of the band.

Wednesday, April 18

On the first night of Local Restaurant Week on Monday, April 16, 2018, people braved the snow to eat out at the Glen Park Tavern, Eagle House and Irishman Pub and Eatery in Williamsville.

Monday, April 16

Bruno Italian Grill, which opened in the former Rachel's Mediterranean at the corner of Delaware Avenue and Chippewa Street in March, has jumped on the quick-serve trend.

Monday, April 16

M.T. Pockets Bar & Grill at 1519 Hertel Ave. is a neighborhood favorite.

Saturday, April 21

Orchard Park at Williamsville North baseball and softball

Saturday, April 21

The members of the 2018 All-Western New York basketball teams, featuring first-team photographs taken by James P. McCoy at Statler City in the historic Statler building downtown. The annual All-Western New York issue is published Saturday.

Saturday, April 21

The Buffalo News' BN Blitz hosted a night at the Buffalo History Museum titled "Icons: The Moments and Makers of Buffalo Sports," on Friday, April 20, 2018. News sports reporters Vic Carucci and Jay Skurski were on hand, as well as enterprise writer Tim Graham.

Friday, April 20

Cheektowaga star and Western New York's all-time leading scorer in boys basketball Dominick Welch commits to St. Bonaventure.

Friday, April 20

The Marauders dominated in an early Monsignor Martin Association matchup.

Thursday, April 19

On the day he signed a one-day contract with the Buffalo Bills in order to retire as a member of the franchise, beloved running back Fred Jackson dropped by Walden Galleria, near the Apple Store, to sign autographs, on Wednesday, April 18, 2018.

Monday, April 16

UB wrapped up its spring practice session with its 11-on-11 situational scrimmage between the offense and defense. “All in all, the way we got out and competed, I was very pleased,” head coach Lance Leipold said.

Saturday, April 14

New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis was honored as the 17th recipient of the Call to Courage Award Saturday, April 14, in a breakfast at the Hyatt. Former Buffalo Bills quarterback and current Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich was in Buffalo to host the event, along with his wife, Linda.

Saturday, April 14

Both the University at Buffalo women's and men's basketball teams reached the NCAA Tournament this spring, and the UB Sports Department held a celebration where fans could take photos with the athletes.

Saturday, April 14

UB hosted a fan party/pep rally to celebrate the success of the men's and women's basketball teams at Alumni Arena.

Thursday, April 12

Wednesday, April 11

Jason Botterill talks to members of the media during his season-ending news conference.

Wednesday, April 11

Buffalo's downtown ballpark opened in 1988 as Pilot Field, named for Pilot Air Freight of Philadelphia. That was the stadium's name during its iconic opening years, when the Herd sold more than 1 million tickets for the first six seasons the park was opened.

Tuesday, April 10

Monday, April 9

The Sabres finished the 2017-18 season with a final record of 25-45-12 for 62 points, a drop of 16 points from last season. The 62 points are the fourth-lowest in franchise history for a full season. The Sabres had 51 points in 1971-72 and totals of 52 and 54 points, respectively, in their tank seasons from 2013-2015. Here are some of the moments that defined a disappointing season for the organization. – Mike Harrington

Monday, April 9

The Buffalo Sabres cleaned out their lockers on Monday, April 9, 2018, after another disappointing season. Buffalo became the first team in NHL history to finish in 31st place.