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ANGOLA, N.Y. — Law enforcement in the Town of Evans launched an investigation after a parent of students in the Lake Shore Central School District allegedly made threats against some of the school buildings. In an email obtained by 2 On Your Side, Superintendent Dan Pacos says police are...

Police launch investigation into threats on Lake Shore school district

Amherst, NY

AMHERST, N.Y. — Three people were arrested after a vehicle, which was reported as stolen in Cheektowaga, crashed Tuesday night after a chase in Williamsville. The three people arrested are all from Buffalo: 21-year-old Jashawn Fields, 21-year-old Ernest Holloway, and 22-year-old Josphina Wal. It all began around 7:30 p.m....

Amherst Police arrest 3 people after car chase

Lewiston, NY

LEWISTON, N.Y. — A Ransomville man died after his motorcycle collided with another vehicle on Friday. The crash happened in the area of Creek Road and Jeffersons Way, where a car was parked on the shoulder of the road, facing north. The car "did a U-turn from the shoulder to the southbound lane and collided with the motorcycle," according to the Lewiston Police Department.

Ransomville man dies after a motorcycle-car collision in Lewiston

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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

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Jan Weaver has been a resident of Buffalo her entire life. When she awoke to flames engulfing her home, she was distraught. Weaver and her son, Lorenzo, who is 20 years old, were victims of domestic abuse that escalated to arson and resulted in $60,000 in damage to their house.

Buffalo resident's struggles serve as an example of larger trend of domestic abuse victims

Tonawanda, NY

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Crime Stoppers WNY is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest or indictment of a suspect who allegedly attacked a woman in the Town of Tonawanda. The incident happened Friday, June 1 around 12:45 a.m. on Kenmore Avenue near Hawthorne...

Reward offered for information on Town of Tonawanda assault

Batavia, NY

GENESEE COUNTY, N.Y. — New York State Police are investigating a deadly crash that happened on the Thruway Wednesday morning. State Police said the accident happened just before 5:40 a.m. in a work zone in the westbound lanes of I-90 between Exit 48 (Batavia) and Exit 48A (Pembroke). The report came in that a pedestrian was hit by a construction truck in a work zone.

Site inspector hit and killed while working on Thruway

BRONX, N.Y. — Students in the Bronx are using lessons from a national project called "Soul Boxes" to teach about the power of art to inspire, move and make things happen. The high school students are using art to tackle gun violence. The art project at the school uses...

NYC students honor Buffalo mass shooting victims while tackling gun violence

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A New York State Trooper is facing charges in connection with a police-involved shooting last year in Buffalo. The shooting resulted in the death of James Huber, 38, after an incident in downtown Buffalo. A trooper also suffered minor injuries. The Trooper, Anthony Nigro, IV, is...

NYSP Trooper charged in officer-involved shooting in Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. — It's an exciting time of year for many people. It's Juneteenth's 48th celebration in Buffalo. Representatives from the Juneteenth organization and elected officials kicked off celebrations Friday with a flag-raising ceremony in Niagara Square. Channel 2 asked people what Juneteenth means. "It means we can celebrate...

Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony held in Niagara Square

BUFFALO, N.Y. — As uncontrollable wildfires continue to burn across Eastern Canada, the effects of Mother Nature’s rage are beginning to be felt in Western New York. Hazy smoke clouds blanketed the sky above Buffalo, making the Peace Bridge virtually invisible from even just a few miles away.

How fighting wildfires could cause worse fires down the line

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

Jamestown, NY

Chautauqua County, NY

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — Two men have died after a small plane crashed around 2 p.m. in Jamestown. According to officials in Chautauqua County, the crash happened at the Chautauqua County Jamestown Airport. Officials identified the victims Tuesday night. The pilot is 52-year-old Roger Jay Ryall of Toronto Canada, and...

2 dead after plane crash in Chautauqua County

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

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — The Consulate General of India and a local organization are celebrating International Yoga Day with Niagara Falls as a backdrop. This is the first time they're celebrating the day with the community. Even though International Yoga Day is about two weeks away, it will be...

International Yoga Day to be celebrated in Niagara Falls

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Volunteers got to work cleaning up the William Gaiter Parkway on Saturday afternoon. More than a dozen people from the Norfolk Avenue Block Club #1 worked together with the goal of cleaning up their community and taking care of the local trees. It's an area that...

Volunteers work to clean up the William Gaiter Parkway

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The prospect of good weather this weekend will offer Western New Yorkers a chance to clean up from this week's historic severe wildfire smoke pollution. Air quality alerts from the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) were still in effect Friday. However, the air quality index fell to more bearable levels. Late Friday afternoon, they hit a high of 102 during the day, falling at one point to 71.

What to do after the smoke clears in WNY; wildfires still burn in Canada

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Early voting starts in one week across New York, and on Saturday morning, four common council candidates running for the historic Masten District participated in a forum at the Delavan Grider Community Center. The Buffalo Common Council candidate forum was hosted by Ulysees Wingo, the outgoing...

Masten District candidates for Buffalo Common Council participate in forum

BUFFALO, N.Y. — As Hollywood's writer strike continues, a rally of support was held on Saturday in Buffalo. Local labor unions, in solidarity with the Writers Guild of America, gathered in front of the production studio that's under construction at the corner of Niagara and West Ferry. Organizers say...

Local labor unions show their solidarity during writers strike

BUFFALO, N.Y. — As the smoke across the state clears out, the weather across Western New York should be beautiful this weekend and there are some things 2 do!. Below is a list of concerts and events that are happening between June 2-4. June 9, Stress Dolls, 6:30 p.m....

Things 2 Do this weekend in WNY

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. — The end of an era in Buffalo broadcasting was marked Friday when Star 102.5 signed off the. The station was sold to a Christian radio group, which is expected to begin broadcasting on the frequency in one week. For 48 years, the FM station with 110,000...

Buffalo radio station Star 102.5 signs off the air

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

Clarence, NY

CLARENCE, N.Y. — Kevin O'Neill got Western New York in the mood for cooking outside. This store is a great spot to shop for Father's Day, too. Located in the charming town of Clarence, Smoke Fire & Spice is a culinary paradise that caters to grilling and barbecue enthusiasts.

Store in Clarence is ready for a busy Father's Day, summer barbecue season

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Arrest has been made in connection to 96-year-old stabbed

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Police announced an arrest made in connection to the stabbing of a 96-year-old man. Officers responded to a call around 11:30...

Arrest has been made in connection to 96-year-old stabbed

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