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Convicted Cattaraugus County killer receives sentence for taking off ankle monitor
ALBANY, N.Y. — Following a hearing last month, a judge issued a seven-day sentence for a convicted killer who cut off his ankle monitor and escaped from supervised housing back in July. Edward Kindt was convicted and sentenced to prison for the Mother's Day rape and strangulation death of...
Gov. Hochul announces $2.3B in tax relief to NY homeowners under STAR program
NEW YORK — Nearly 3 million New Yorkers will soon receive tax relief under the state's School Tax Relief Program (STAR). New York Gov. Kathy Hochul made the announcement Thursday. Currently, more than 2 million New Yorkers have already received their STAR tax relief, and nearly 1 million more...
Charges dismissed against Lancaster man accused in fatal accident
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Lancaster man accused in a fatal crash that killed two teens has had the charges dismissed. Ryan Stencel was charged with criminally negligent homicide after he allegedly lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a pole on Warner Road between Greenbriar Drive and Pheasant Run on March 2, 2022. Two passengers, 19-year-old Makenzie Mycek and 19-year-old Molly Kaminski, died at the scene.
Niagara County Sheriff's warn community of a recent scam
NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. — The Niagara County Sheriff's Department is alerting the community of a recent, and alarming, scam targeting people. In a social media post, they said, "Scammers continue to find new ways to alarm potential victims into sending them money - even using mapping images of our neighborhoods, and street views of our homes. The Niagara County Sheriff's Office reminds you that criminals will send you emails, text messages, or pop-ups to scare you into sending them money. Please, do not click on links or open attachments, especially when the message is attempting to scare you."
Daycare worker facing charges for child endangerment
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. — A Niagara Falls woman is facing charges of child endangerment following a criminal investigation into a North Tonawanda daycare. Savanna E. Huntington, 20, is charged with three counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Huntington worked at the Sweet Angels Daycare and Preschool on...
Niagara County Health Department confirms first case of West Nile Virus this year
LOCKPORT, N.Y. — The Niagara County Department of Health say they have a confirmed case of West Nile Virus. This is the first confirmed case this year. They say the resident is currently hospitalized and receiving care. Health officials say the virus is spread through the bite of an...
Boulevard Mall negotiations near an end; here's what we know
AMHERST, New York — Negotiations to determine who owns what parts of the Boulevard Mall site are about 75% complete. That’s according to an update given by Brian Kulpa, Amherst town supervisor, at a recent Western New York chapter of the New York State Commercial Association of Realtors’ breakfast.
Jersey Street fatal shooting in the City of Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Thursday morning in the City of Buffalo. The shooting happened just before 4:30 a.m. at Jersey Street and 7th Street. According to a Buffalo Police official, the victim that was shot, had been taken to ECMC...
Fall pheasant release for Western New York
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The New York State DEC has announced that the regular hunting season for pheasants will being on Saturday, October 19 in WNY. Approximately 4,750 adult ring-necked pheasants will be released by the DEC on the Region 9 lands. Those lands are open to the public for hunting this fall season.
Judge suspends delivery of radioactive soil from Lewiston to Michigan
LEWISTON, N.Y. — A judge stopped on Wednesday the delivery of World War II-era radioactive soil from New York to a Michigan landfill, a temporary victory for suburban Detroit communities that don't want the waste. Wayne County Judge Kevin Cox signed a restraining order two days after a lawsuit...
Lewiston Porter schools investigating 'concerning Snapchat message' mentioning school violence
LEWISTON, N.Y. — Another school district in Western New York is investigation a concerning message shared on social media. The Lewiston- Porter Central School District superintendent sent a message to parents and staff about a concerning Snapchat message that was received by a student at the Lewiston-Porter Middle School.
AMR adds 18 new EMT and Paramedics from 'earn while you learn' program
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo and nearby suburbs have 18 new paramedics and EMT's on the street responding to emergency calls. AMR Buffalo says the largest class from their 'earn while you learn' program just graduated—12 men and 6 women are now full-time paramedics or EMT's. "We pay the...
Niagara Falls residents fed up with worsening rat problem in LaSalle neighborhood
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — The City of Niagara Falls is no stranger to visitors. But the guests frequenting the LaSalle neighborhood as of late have done more than overstay their welcome. Bite marks on trash cans, holes in walls of their houses, and trails of dropping are the constant...
VIA hosts annual fundraiser
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Visually Impaired Advancement held its second annual Cocktails in the Dark fundraiser. It was held at The Powerhouse in Buffalo. The event raises awareness about the adversities people who are blind and visually impaired deal with every day. On Wednesday night, the event had activities like...
Town Hall held in Cheektowaga
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — Folks living in Cheektowaga had the chance to talk about their questions and concerns face to face. right to the town's top official. Town Supervisor Brian Nowak held a town hall meeting in the auditorium of John F. Kennedy High School. What started as a conversation...
ECMC ranked high in health equity
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Erie County Medical Center has been ranked as one of the most socially responsible hospitals in Western New York. It came in fourth place, according to a new study by the Lown Institute. It uses health equity and value of care metrics to rank hospitals across...
Road in Cattaraugus County reopens after shelter in place order
CATTARAUGUS COUNTY, N.Y. — A man is now in custody without incident after an hours-long search in Cattaraugus County, involving multiple police agencies, shut down a portion of a residential neighborhood. Raub Road in the town of Lyndon from Abbotts Road to Route 16/Main Street was closed, and a...
Bernard, Johnson ruled out for MNF vs Jaguars
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Bills will once again be without two of their top defensive starters on Monday night when they host the Jacksonville Jaguars for the team's first home primetime game of the season. Bills head coach Sean McDermott announced on Wednesday afternoon that both linebacker Terrel...
Coast Guard holds hearings on 2023 Titan Implosion tragedy, Pelagic Research Services of East Aurora looks back on rescue effort
EAST AURORA, N.Y. — This week the Coast Guard opened a hearing to focus on what happened in the June 2023 implosion of the Titan submersible which killed five people in the North Atlantic as they were diving towards the wreckage of the Titanic. 2 On Your Side went...
New Amazon fulfillment center going up in Niagara County faces a familiar challenge
NIAGARA, N.Y. — Amazon's $550 million fulfillment center is on its way up in the Town of Niagara and according to the online retailer should be operational sometime in 2026. Work on the 216-acre project started this spring and on Wednesday Amazon and Niagara County leaders provided their first progress report.
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