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TONAWANDA, N.Y. — When Naan-tastic founders/brothers Aman and Ajay Singh decided to expand their Rochester Indian food business, it was an easy decision to head a bit west into the Buffalo market. The brothers went to college here and have continued to visit over the years. That's part of...

Naan-tastic franchise launch comes from UB, D'Youville grads

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

New Jersey State

Niagara Falls, NY

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — A firm that wanted to bring another option for those seeking helicopter rides over Niagara Falls has been turned down from using the location they sought by the Niagara Falls City Council. New Jersey-based Fly Hummingbird already has signed up at the helipad on Main...

Niagara Falls helicopter tour controversy

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

EAST AURORA, N.Y. — John Cimperman understands that beer isn't not for everyone — but that doesn’t mean not everyone can find something they like at 42 North Brewing Co., the craft brewery he opened in East Aurora seven years ago. A few years ago, Cimperman expanded...

Craft brewers find opportunity in seltzers, ciders and more

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

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

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. — On Monday, it was announced that the Daughters of the Heart of Mary have removed all 15 members of Nardin Academy's board. This comes after many students, parents, and school board members believed the school's president Sandra Betters had created a culture of "intimidation, mistrust, and harassment." The Nardin board of trustees called for the immediate resignation of the president and board chair, earlier this month.

Nardin Academy removes all 15 members of its board

Amherst, NY

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

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — Niagara Falls is certainly known for attractions. And a new one for this year, which also honors those who've served in the military, will be ready for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. On Thursday afternoon, a half-dozen volunteers arrived to begin installing what will be...

New Field of Flags on display in Niagara Falls

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

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

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

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

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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. — 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

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. — The funeral arrangements for Clara "Claire" Gomez have been announced. She was killed Tuesday night after a vehicle involved in a car chase hit her near Main and West Utica Streets. Claire's wake will be held at the Lombardo Funeral Home at 102 Linwood Avenue on...

Funeral information announced for Clara 'Claire' Gomez

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff to the busy summer season, which also means it's tourism season for Niagara Falls. The city on Wednesday was joined by the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority to celebrate the launch of the seasonal trolley service. Those trolleys serve people staying at participating hotels in downtown Niagara Falls as well as the airport.

Niagara Falls celebrates launch of seasonal trolley service

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. — A historic building in Buffalo's African American Heritage Corridor is the site of new development. The Broadway Barn will be transformed into a multi-use sports complex with affordable housing. Right now the Barn is used as a garage for Buffalo's Department of Public Works housing snowplows,...

Broadway Barn will transform into sports complex, affordable housing

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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Unknown Stories of WNY to take center stage in speakers series

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The month of March is, of course, Irish History Month. There are many celebrations of Buffalo's Irish heritage, from the Shamrock Run, to...

Unknown Stories of WNY to take center stage in speakers series

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