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BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Westminster Economic Development Initiative (WEDI) is getting a big financial boost from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation for expansion of the West Side Bazaar in Buffalo. The foundation gave WEDI $1 million, which helped launch the group's capital campaign into its final, public phase....

WEDI gets $1 million from Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation for West Side Bazaar Expansion

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Tom Jolls, a weatherman for more than three decades on WKBW, died on Wednesday. He was 89. Jolls, also known as Commander Tom, died while surrounded by his family at Buffalo Hospice in Cheektowaga, according to WKBW. He started at WKBW in 1965 and retired in 1999.

Beloved Commander Tom Jolls dies

Niagara Falls, NY

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — When a gaming compact agreement was initially announced by Gov. George Pataki in 2001, it came with some hefty promises. "This literally should mean thousands and thousands of jobs," Governor Pataki said. Pataki was surrounded my Buffalo mayor Anthony Masiello, members of the state legislature...

More than 20 years after gaming compact, dreams for Niagara Falls development turned out to be nothing more than that

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The wildfire smoke is a significant health challenge for some people and local leaders are doing what they can to keep people safe. That includes getting supplies to help filter or control the particulate matter. There was a special rush delivery Thursday afternoon at the Northwest...

Buffalo, Erie County prep supplies, shelters, if needed, for unhealthy smoke conditions

Orchard Park, NY

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — With the construction of the new Buffalo Bills' stadium officially underway, new legislation may have some extra eyes on the process. The Unmarked Burial Site Protection Act was passed by the legislature last summer, only to be vetoed by the governor, then added into the budget. It is intended to put a mechanism of review in place in the event any burial grounds are discovered during a construction project.

Seneca Nation to have observers on Bills' stadium construction site

Lackawanna, NY

LACKAWANNA, N.Y. — There's another food and music festival to add to your summer event calendar. "A Bite of Lackawanna" will be held Sunday, June 25 from 4 to 8 p.m. on Ridge Road near City Hall. The event will feature 19 city restaurants, along with beer/wine stations, artisan craft vendors, and a kids fun zone.

Lackawanna to host outdoor food and music festival on June 25

BUFFALO, N.Y. — M&T Bank's newest tech center is part of a multi-million dollar investment in downtown Buffalo that is helping recruit young techies looking for good-paying jobs and an equally good quality of life. "So we've invested more than 100 million dollars in downtown Buffalo in the last...

M&T Bank plans to hire hundreds as it staffs a new Buffalo tech center

East Buffalo Township, PA

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Many homes in East Buffalo will be getting a face-lift. Governor Kathy Hochul announced a nearly $26 million grant had been awarded to Land Banks across New York State. The funding, made available through the state's Land Bank Initiative, is intended to help eliminate blight, increase...

$1.6 million given to revitalize homes in East Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A sea of unity was on display Sunday morning in Buffalo, as thousands of Western New Yorkers lined the streets of Elmwood Avenue and waved flags, turning the city into a sanctuary of acceptance for Pride. The city kicked off Pride month with its annual Pride...

City of Buffalo celebrates Pride with annual parade, festival

Colorado State

Edward Snowden revealed himself to be the whistleblower who exposed the NSAs numerous global surveillance programs, including on private citizens. "Over time that feeling of wrongdoing sort of builds up and you feel compelled to talk about it," said Snowden, when explaining why he decided to reveal government secrets. Later...

News 2 You: Remembering Buffalo Forge, Melody Fair, and when Jurassic Park first hit theaters!

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York is reminding Bills fans to look out for red flags in order to avoid ticket and travel scams. Whether it's a trip to see the Bills in London or other NFL cities, the BBB says scammers know which games are in high demand.

Better Business Bureau offers tips to help Bills fans avoid ticket and travel scams

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A resident open house was held Thursday evening so people can learn more about the future of the Perry Projects in Buffalo. The meeting was from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the BMHA administration offices on Perry Street. The City of Buffalo and developers were encouraging...

Perry Projects open house examines future site plans

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Police need your help in locating a missing woman. Police are looking for Maria Santiago, 65. She is described as a Hispanic female. It's unknown what clothing she was wearing prior to going missing. She was last seen in the 300 block of Perry Street...

Police search for missing Buffalo woman

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The U.S. Postal Service is releasing new numbers looking at how many mail carriers are attacked by dogs on the job. It's part of National Dog Bite Awareness Week. The Postal Service says 5,300 of its employees were attacked by a dog while delivering mail last...

Postal Service Attacks, Buffalo goes to the dogs

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Hundreds of wildfires burning across parts of Canada have created a health hazard for people in Western New York as air quality conditions continue to decline. The visibly hazy sky choked with smoke, along with what one resident described as the “campfire” scent, helped convince people...

Declining air quality poses health threat to Western New Yorkers

BUFFALO, N.Y. — EA Sports Thursday will be hosting an event in Buffalo to celebrate the Madden NFL 24 cover athlete. This season, Buffalo Bills Quarterback Josh Allen is gracing the cover. The event will be held at 500 Pearl Street in Buffalo, Suite 710 in Buffalo from 4pm-8pm.

Josh Allen, EA Sports hosting event in Buffalo for Madden 24 cover

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Many school districts in Western New York on Wednesday decided to cancel outdoor activities during and after school because of an air quality advisory in place. Gov. Kathy Hochul also said on Wednesday that she recommends school districts keep activities inside. "We are asking all of...

Western New York school districts cancel outdoor activities during air quality advisory

BUFFALO, N.Y. — It's been one week since three firefighters were hurt battling a massive 3-alarm blaze on Hagen Street in the City of Buffalo. More than a dozen people were impacted by the devastating fire that started in a car, then spread to two nearby houses. A number...

Fundraiser held for 2 families impacted by Hagen Street fire

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The weather across Western New York will be beautiful this weekend and there are things to do whether you prefer to be inside or outside. Below is a list of concerts and events that are happening between June 2-4. June 2-4, Buffalo Greek Fest, at the...

Things 2 Do this weekend in WNY

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Public Schools announced Wednesday that it will be canceling outdoor activities again for Thursday. The district said the decision is a continued precaution, and the activities will include recess, outdoor field trips, outdoor athletics practices, and other outdoor events. An Air Quality Alert continues...

Some schools cancel outdoor activities for Thursday

BUFFALO, N.Y. — As plans to revive the DL&W Terminal move forward, work is underway to build a stair tower to give people access to its upper floors. There is a bike lane on South Park Avenue where the stair tower would be built. The paint outlining it on the street is fading, but Buffalo Common Councilmembers brought up concerns on Tuesday that the bike path could potentially go away when construction picks up. They are trying to prevent that from happening.

South Park Avenue bike lane raising concerns

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo announced an investment of $1.2 Million dollars from New York State Friday. It's part of $5 million dollars being allocated for historic theaters in this year's state budget. The funding was put together as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic when live entertainment venues were shut down and lost revenue for several months.

Shea's Performing Arts Center getting $1.2 Million from NYS

Tampa, FL

BUFFALO, New York — 2 On Your Side was able to obtain the Tampa Police Department report on the investigation into the September 2022 shooting death of Carson Senfield from Orchard Park. That occurred in Tampa, Florida, where Senfield was attending the University of Tampa. It is a 124-page...

Tampa Police release redacted report on Carson Senfield's shooting death

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TAKE 5 winning ticket sold in Buffalo

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — A Western New Yorker shopper is now more than $18,000 richer. The New York Lottery announced that a TAKE 5 winning ticket...

TAKE 5 winning ticket sold in Buffalo

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