Why Cheektowaga, New York is Called “CheektaVegas”
Where did the nickname "CheektaVegas" actually come from? We'll take a look at the town, its history, and how we got to it.
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Polish Villa II in Cheektowaga to Be Demolished
An extremely popular and longtime restaurant in Western New York is closing for good. In fact, it is going to be demolished in the future now that it has a new buyer. Here is what is going to go in its place by the corner of Clinton and Harlem in Cheektowaga.
FREE TV + Computer Event Now EVERY DAY in Cheektowaga
The Town of Cheektowaga Highway Superintendant, Mark Wegner says that every day Monday through Friday, there will be a free electronic recycling program happening. Usually, these events are few and far between throughout Western New York, but Cheektowaga is leading the way and making your life a whole lot easier.
100 Person Fight Outside in Cheektowaga, New York
It seems like we are hearing about more large fights across Erie and Niagara County lately. Last week, there were some reports of a big 'fight' that happened on Genesee Street in Cheektowaga.
This Western New York Town Is Turning 184 Years Old Today
It's not every day that you get to wish an entire town happy birthday, but today is a big one for this town in Western New York.
Racist Interaction Caught On Video In Cheektowaga, New York
A tense situation in Cheektowaga was caught on video and has gone viral after a man went on a racist rant.
Plow Drivers Walk Off Job After Criticism By Cheektowaga Official
The deadly Christmas blizzard here in Western New York has been causing tensions to run high.
6 More Sonic's Coming To WNY, But There's 1 Major Problem
SIX more Sonic's are coming to Western New York. The man who brought the first 2 Sonic locations to Western New York is gearing up for more. He was granted 8 locations that he can build and he is getting ready for the next restaurants.
Dog Bit Off 9-Year-Old’s Finger In Cheektowaga, New York
Shame on the owner of this dog. An owner cowardly left after this incident in 2016 and they are still looking for the owner of the dog.
Nine-year-old Meech Mills was just "really sad" about his finger that is now, mostly, missing. Now 15 years old, Mills is still missing his finger.
Why Buffalo Calls Cheektowaga “CheektaVegas”
Cheektowaga, NY. Home to nearly 90,000 people and a memorable nickname. Where, though, did the nickname "CheektaVegas" actually come from?
Cheektowaga Man Arrested For Driving With B.A.C. Over 3 Times Legal Limit
A Western New York man was arrested for allegedly driving with Blood Alcohol Content over three times the legal limit.
New York State Directs Authorities To Shut Down A Cheektowaga Cannabis Lounge
The owner of a new cannabis lounge in Cheektowaga says he has unfairly been shut down by local authorities, per direction from New York State.