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The Buffalo News App — Addictive local news app for Buffalo

Android The Buffalo News
4.5 GP
54,257+
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Description

Been using The Buffalo News App for a couple months now. It’s basically a news app that covers everything going on in the Buffalo area – from the Bills and Sabres to the latest community stories. Pretty solid app if you’re into keeping up with what’s happening in your city.

Here’s what you can do: you can personalize the app by selecting the topics you care about most. There’s also a bunch of cool features like notifications for breaking news, a ton of videos and photos, and some really in-depth reporting. And the app has podcasts too – took me a while to find those but they’re actually pretty good.

Look, if you live in or around Buffalo, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – the ads can get a little annoying if you don’t pay for the subscription – but overall it does the job of keeping you informed about your community. Worth checking out.

Editor Opinion

So here's my honest take on The Buffalo News App. I've tested a bunch of local news apps and this one's pretty solid. The design is clean and easy to navigate, and the content is really comprehensive - you get everything from breaking stories to long-form pieces. The personalization features are nice too, let's you focus on the stuff you care about most. On the downside, the app can feel a little cluttered at times with all the different content sections. And yeah, the ads are kinda annoying unless you pay. But overall, it's a great way to stay on top of what's going on in the Buffalo area.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Tons of content covering Buffalo news, sports, politics, and more
  • Personalize the app to see the stories that matter most to you
  • Great mix of text articles, photos, videos, and podcasts
  • Notifications keep you up-to-date on breaking news

Cons

  • App can feel a little cluttered with all the different content sections
  • Ads can get annoying if you don't pay for the subscription
  • Some of the longer articles take a while to load

Specifications

Updated 28.07.2025
Age Rating Everyone 10+
Developer The Buffalo News
Android Android 7.0++
Package Name com.whiz.buffalo

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