# The Buffalo News App

> Western New York’s leading resource for local news, sports and weather.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.whiz.buffalo](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.whiz.buffalo)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.whiz.buffalo`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** The Buffalo News
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 58,156
- **Rating:** 4.48 / 5 (456 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.23
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-13
- **First published:** 2012-08-28
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 42 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whiz.buffalo)
- **Website:** [http://buffalonews.com](http://buffalonews.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://buffalonews.com/privacy](http://buffalonews.com/privacy)

## Description

The Buffalo News App delivers Western New York's leading local journalism right to your device. Covering everything from the Buffalo Bills and Sabres to essential community news, politics, entertainment, and weather, this app provides comprehensive and personalized content for its users. Stay informed with breaking news updates, stunning photography, videos, podcasts, and much more.

Customize your reading experience by selecting preferred topics, receiving alerts for news, sports, and weather, and enjoying features like bookmarking, listening to articles, and adjustable text sizes. The app also includes hourly and 10-day weather forecasts with frequent video updates. Free to download, subscribing unlocks unlimited digital access with easy payment options. Keep connected to Western New York with The Buffalo News App — your essential resource for reliable local news and updates.

## Rankings

- #281,876 — Overall
- #87 — News and magazines (Gross)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.whiz.buffalo.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's ability to provide instant local news and its digital alternative to physical newspapers, which is environmentally beneficial. However, multiple reports highlight recurring crashes, login and subscription access problems, poor app design and navigation, and inadequate customer support. The app's forcing of paid subscriptions for most articles also frustrates many users. Overall, while the content and immediacy are valued, the technical and usability issues severely impact user experience.

### Pros

- Provides access to local news and latest updates instantly, eliminating need for physical newspaper delivery.
- Supports digital subscription reducing usage of physical newsprint and environmental impact.
- Offers comprehensive coverage especially in local sports and community news.
- Provides an e-edition alternative to the physical newspaper, appreciated by some users.

### Cons

- App frequently crashes or fails to open, often requiring uninstall and reinstall to temporarily resolve issues.
- Persistent problems with login and subscription verification, even for paid subscribers, causing frustration and denied access.
- App design issues such as difficult navigation, poor readability with color and layout choices, and inadequate article organization.
- Lack of responsiveness and support from customer service, which often leaves issues unresolved or results in dropped calls.
- Forced subscription paywalls restrict most content, frustrating users expecting more free access or easier subscription management.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.whiz.buffalo)