Buffalo, NY

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BUFFALO, N.Y. — The mansion at 1103 Delaware Ave. has had several purposes in its 111-year history, but it has been carefully preserved through it all. Now it's looking for a new owner. The 6,000-square-foot, three-story building is for sale, with an asking price of $1.05 million. "The building...

Historic Delaware Avenue mansion-turned-office for sale

Missouri State

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Two weeks ago the Buffalo Zoo announced it would be moving one of its gorillas to a new zoo. Now that new zoo has been announced. Kayin, the seven-year-old western lowland gorilla arrived at his new home in, the Saint Louis Zoo in St. Louis, Missouri.

Buffalo Zoo gorilla moved to new zoo

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The last time John Otto Jr. ran around behind the bar at 865 Elk St., he was probably about 5 years old. But that will change later this summer when Otto reopens the South Buffalo bar his family operated as Riverfields in the ‘70s and ‘80s, now to be called The Riverfield 865.

The Riverfield 865 makes return to South Buffalo

Grand Island, NY

GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. — If you're looking to get outside this weekend, it's perfect theme park weather. Saturday was the opening day at Niagara Amusement Park and Splash World! Of course, you may remember it by its old name, Fantasy Island. Park officials tell 2 On Your Side, there...

Opening Weekend at Niagara Amusement Park and Splash World

BUFFALO, N.Y. — May is National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. It recognizes the contributions and influence of these people in the United States. Dr. Satish Tripathi first international-born president in University at Buffalo history. He is entering his 13th year as the UB president. He said his goal was to always improve the research and education quality at the institution- not that he believes it was not good before.

AAPI Heritage Month: University at Buffalo president and his impact in WNY

Washington State

Salamanca, NY

SALAMANCA, N.Y. — New York State Police canceled a missing vulnerable adult alert for a Salamanca man just before 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Monte T. Vanburen, 85, was reported missing after leaving home on Washington Street around 9:30 a.m. It was reported that he was wearing jeans, a dark gray or green t-shirt, gray sneakers, and a dark Field and Stream hat.

A missing elderly man in Salamanca found

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Two decades later, the City of Buffalo gathered and remembered Private First Class David Evans Jr. “He was a son,” said Congressman Brian Higgins. “He was a Boy Scout. He was a soldier and forever will be remembered as a national hero.”. He was...

PFC David Evans Jr. honored with brick at African American Veterans Memorial

BUFFALO, N.Y. — People interested in starting a career in law enforcement will have some more time to apply for the exam in Buffalo. The Buffalo Police Department announced it has extended the deadline to apply to take the police exam until Friday, June 2. This is the second...

The deadline to apply to take the Buffalo Police exam has been extended again

New York City, NY

BUFFALO, N.Y. — If you are looking for a musical way to make a difference, Sunday is your day. Two On Your Side has a team in this year's 11 Day Power Play, and Sunday we are hosting a fundraiser at the Sportsmen's Tavern on Amherst Street in Black Rock.

Fundraiser for 11 Day Power Play taking place this weekend

Tonawanda, NY

TONAWANDA, N.Y. — No one was hurt after a vehicle hit a Tim Hortons restaurant in the City of Tonawanda Tuesday afternoon. The accident happened at the Tim Hortons at 71 Niagara Street in the City of Tonawanda just before 5 p.m. Police say the vehicle, a 2011 Chevy...

Car hits Tim Hortons in City of Tonawanda

Niagara Falls, NY

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — A video has been circulating on social media of an assault that happened over the weekend at a Tim Horton's in Niagara Falls. According to a statement from the city's mayor, Robert Restaino, the Niagara Falls Police Department's Detective Unit is investigating the case, and charges are expected soon for those involved.

Charges expected soon in connection with assault in a Niagara Falls Tim Hortons

Amherst, NY

Williamsville, NY

AMHERST, N.Y. — This weekend, Western New Yorkers are stopping to honor and remember those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice. Members of VFW Post 416 in Williamsville spent Saturday visiting local cemeteries to decorate the graves of fallen service members. They tell 2 On Your Side, it's all to honor and remember their brothers and sisters in arms.

Amherst VFW honors Memorial Day

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Police Department continued what has seemingly become a start of summer tradition, seizing ATVs and dirt bikes, and ticketing drivers who are out illegally on city streets. Over the Memorial Day weekend, a joint operation involving New York State Police, the Buffalo Police Department,...

31 ATVs, dirt bikes confiscated in Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. — For those of you who have a large or small project in the future but you don't have the proper tools to get the job done, don't forget about the Tool Library. They might have just what you need. Over the weekend, volunteers were hard at...

Tool Library moves to new Parkside neighborhood location

Michigan State

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Campaign to End Qualified Immunity, Edifye, VOICE Buffalo, VOCAL NY, End QI NY, and Americans Against Qualified Immunity are giving back to East Buffalo. The organizations hosted a block party at Bethel AME Church on Michigan Saturday offering free grocery distribution, a visit from University of Buffalo athletes, a community engagement speaker, and brake light check and repair.

Civil Rights Organizations host East Buffalo block party

BUFFALO, N.Y. — As we leave the long holiday weekend, gas prices have gone up slightly from the week before, according to data from AAA. The average price of a gallon of gas in Buffalo is $3.68, the same as last week on Monday. In Batavia, gas prices are currently at $3.64, two cents more than the week before. The average price in Rochester is up one cent last week Monday at $3.73 a gallon.

Gas prices increase nationally again

BUFFALO, N.Y. — There's now a Big Kahuna at Canalside, helping tourists have a good time. A new tiki tour boat called 'Big Kahuna' was christened Friday, and will add to the Buffalo Boat Tours fleet that allows passengers to enjoy daily scenic tours out on the waterfront. “There...

Big Kahuna boat christened at Canalside

AMHERST, N.Y. — The Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act listen tour began in the Buffalo area. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul was at the University at Buffalo on Tuesday to talk about potential funding that is available to applicants as well as the eligibility guidelines for the potential projects.

Gov. Hochul WNY for Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental bond act listening tour

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A year after relaunching his Buffalo restaurant at 500 Seneca, James Roberts has announced he’ll close Compass Run to focus his energies fully at Toutant, his other downtown eatery. Compass Run took the place of Dobutsu, which operated in the space for five years before...

Compass Run to close at 500 Seneca in Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Red Cross is helping eight adults following a house fire on Englewood Avenue early Monday morning. Firefighters were on the scene of the fire around 1:30 a.m. This is a developing story and we'll provide an update when more information becomes available.

Red Cross is assisting 8 people following a fire on Englewood Monday morning

Chautauqua County, NY

Jamestown, NY

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — The prosecutors waiting to charge Michael Burham with a series of crimes don't know when he will be brought back to the area. Burham was captured in South Carolina last week after a 13 day manhunt that started in Jamestown earlier this month. Now, the Chautauqua...

Chautauqua County DA unsure of timeline to bring Michael Burham to NY

BUFFALO, N.Y. — There are many mass gathering events scheduled in the City of Buffalo this summer. It presents a challenge for law enforcement to make sure we all stay safe. 2 On Your Side looked at the greater involvement of the Buffalo Police Department with cost factors. You...

Buffalo Police discuss cost of public safety presence for large events

Blasdell, NY

BLASDELL, N.Y. — Tony's Bayview Drive-In celebrated 40 years of business on Wednesday. They have been serving up summer favorites along Lake Erie since 1983, and on Wednesday, dozens helped celebrate the big milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, plus specials like 40-percent off the regular price of a hot dog.

Tony's Bayview Drive-In celebrates 40 years of business

Sanborn, NY

SANBORN, N.Y. — Just shy of its two-year anniversary, Tecla Rustic Bistro & Bar has decided to close its doors in Sanborn – though chef/owner Joe Belardi hinted it will be back at a different location. The restaurant opened in June 2021 at 5894 Ward Road, specializing in...

Tecla's Rustic Bistro & Bar to close at current Sanborn site

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Three Buffalo firefighters were injured during a fire Sunday morning. According to the news release, the BFD responded to a three-alarm fire on Hagen Street around 11:30 a.m. Fire investigators said a car fire started at 202 Hagen Street and spread to two homes. The three...

3 Buffalo firefighters injured during a fire on Hagen Street

Allegany, NY

SALAMANCA, N.Y. — Bikers and hikers in Western New York will have a new trail to access in one of the area's state parks. Gov. Kathy Hochul's office announced that a new hiking and biking trail in Allegany State Park has opened. "Allegany State Park is one of the...

New Allegany State Park trail opens

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10th Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival to be held in April

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A sure sign that warmer temperatures are coming. This will be the 10th year of...

10th Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival to be held in April

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