Gowanda, NY

Buffalo, NY

2 On Your Side

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The record heat is reason enough to send people to cooling centers and splash pads. However, a hot topic is recruiting more lifeguards. Buffalo is aggressively recruiting for more to open city pools, especially as we approach the end of the school year. The city is hoping to get 80 lifeguards for the season. Unfortunately, the city missed its goal. Instead, Buffalo's Mayor, Byron Brown, says he has a little over 40 lifeguards.

City pools re-open this summer

New York City, NY

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The findings from the December 2022 blizzard assessment report completed by New York University’s Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service were released publicly on Friday. The study examined the response to the blizzard, where the city of Buffalo was the epicenter, and which struck...

Buffalo releases report on Christmas 2022 Blizzard

BUFFALO, N.Y. — When the temperatures go up in the City of Buffalo, ATVs and dirt bikes run rampant through the streets. Over the weekend, officials in Buffalo say they seized 31 of these illegal vehicles and summoned 79 drivers for traffic violations, as the city continues to try and crack down on a problem they say they see year over year.

South Buffalo resident describes accident with ATV

BUFFALO, N.Y. — It's the first day of June, and Storm Team 2 says we are already in a Summer dry stretch with near-record heat. People across Western New York are certainly feeling it. "It's very hot. I would love to go home and jump in a pool. I...

Cooling centers open to help beat the heat

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Fire Department is investigating a fire on the city's west side Friday night. Firefighters responded to 53 Hudson Street at 8:35 p.m. The fire started on the first floor of the home, causing about $225,000 in damage. The fire also cause an estimated $125,000...

BFD investigating Friday night fire

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Developer Douglas Jemal is nearly ready to finalize his purchase of the Mohawk Ramp from the City of Buffalo and kick off a renovation project that will coincide with the development of new residential and commercial spaces nearby. Paul Millstein, vice president and head of development...

Jemal shares update on Mohawk Ramp plans

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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

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — Nestled amidst the awe-inspiring Niagara Falls, Three Sisters Islands stands as a captivating attraction in Niagara Falls, NY. This trio of small islands, aptly named after the three daughters of a local military hero, offers visitors a tranquil oasis amidst the thundering cascades. We are lucky to have this gem so close by!

Three Sisters Islands offer up close experience with Niagara Falls

BUFFALO, N.Y. — High temperatures are forecast for Thursday and Friday and the City of Buffalo is opening cooling centers to help residents stay cool. Temperatures are expected to be in the high 80s on both days. “We are about to experience some of the hottest weather conditions so...

Cooling centers, splash pads open in Buffalo Thursday and Friday

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

BUFFALO, N.Y. — With June 1 marking the start of Pride Month, the NFTA is showing its support for the LGBTQ+ Community. NFTA Officials held a Pride Flag raising ceremony at the NFTA building on Ellicott Street Thursday morning. The NFTA also rolled out its pride-themed bus. It's wrapped in the colors of the rainbow and will be featured in the weekend's Pride parade.

NFTA Celebrating Pride Month

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo housing court judge granted an order to vacate the Elmwood Heights apartments. Buffalo's Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services, Cathy Amdur, called the building unsafe and issued a statement saying, "The housing court judge granted an order to vacate at 597 Elmwood this morning. While the order to vacate is effective immediately, the city will continue to work with tenants. Over the past several months, inspectors have been encouraging tenants to find alternate housing, and many have already relocated. According to the owner's representative, only ten tenants remain. This building is not safe for occupancy..."

Elmwood Heights to vacate

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. — 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

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A new festival has come to East Buffalo. Friday night marked the start of 'Jefferson Avenue Friday Night Live.'. 2 On Your Side is told it's really meant to fill a void that 5/14 left and which still exists. Marnetta Malcolm is the president of the...

First 'Jefferson Avenue Friday Night Live' honors Geraldine Talley

Tonawanda, NY

TONAWANDA, N.Y. — One of the largest Western New York Memorial Day parades is taking place at 11 a.m. The Ken-Ton parade will start in the Town of Tonawanda on Delaware Avenue and continue to the Village of Kenmore, and turns to end on Elmwood Avenue. The parade will...

Ken-Ton Memorial Day parade road closures

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Friends and family of Clara 'Claire' Gomez said their final goodbyes to the beloved member of the Buffalo community. Gomez was killed after an SUV involved in a chase hit her near Main and Utica in Buffalo. Claire's wake was held at the Lombardo funeral home...

Funeral services held for beloved community member 'Claire'

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Pride month starts this Thursday here in the US but it's now Buffalo Pride week. It's a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community here in Western New York. On Tuesday, the Progress Pride flag was raised in Niagara Square outside city hall to mark the occasion. "Sadly,...

Pride month kicks off in Niagara Square

Erie County, NY

Holland, NY

ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. — The Erie County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help in finding a missing teen from Holland. 13-year-old Haleigh Roberts was last seen around 2:30 Thursday afternoon. She's approximately 5 foot 2 inches and weighs about 150 pounds. She also has black hair with purple stripes.

Erie County deputies looking for missing teen

Alden, NY

ALDEN, N.Y. — For a good cause, 45 coupe cars are getting ready to be auctioned off. You may remember the everyday red and yellow coupe car that children drive around, well it has been transformed into characters like Finding Nemo, a DeLorean and so much more. And this...

45 coupe cars getting auctioned off for charity

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

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

Concord, NY

CONCORD, N.Y. — Two teens are in the hospital following an ATV accident that occurred over the weekend. The 18-year-old females were both seriously injured when they failed to navigate a curve near the Concord and Collins town line on Saturday. Neither of them were wearing a helmet, according to the Erie County Sheriff's Office.

2 teens in hospital following ATV accident on Zoar Valley Road

BUFFALO, N.Y. — It may seem like a silly holiday, but National Donut Day is one with historical significance. During World War One, nearly 250 Salvation Army volunteers known as "Donut Lassies" provided soldiers with baked goods to help improve morale. June 2nd later became National Donut Day. The...

Salvation Army celebrates National Donut Day

CLARENCE, N.Y. — A contractor from Buffalo is facing charges accused of taking money from a client and not doing the work. New York State Police out of Clarence have charged Gregory G. Guzek, 43, with Grand Larceny in the 3rd Degree. Troopers say Guzek, whose business is called...

NYSP charge Buffalo contractor for Grand Larceny

Salamanca, NY

SALAMANCA, N.Y. — UPDATE: Benjamin was located and returned to his family. Salamanca Police need your help finding a missing 7-year-old. In a Facebook post, officers say Benjamin Stahlman was last seen around 2 p.m. Thursday afternoon near Edna's Grab and Go. He was wearing a white tank top...

Salamanca Police looking for missing 7-year-old

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

COLDEN, N.Y. — In 1994, when Charmaine Then started her business, Edna Louise Liquidations LLC, the Buffalo Bills had a dynamite running back: Thurman Thomas. Little did she know that about 30 years later, she would be holding the liquidation sale for that same athlete. The sale advertisements don’t list Thomas by name, but the post includes images of his memorabilia and lists the location as 7562 Eddy Road, Colden, which is owned by Thomas. (They're not leaving Buffalo.)

'My phone is ringing off the hook,' Edna Louise Liquidations says ahead of Thurman Thomas sale

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

Rochester, NY

Batavia, NY

BATAVIA, N.Y. — An additional motorcyclist has been arrested for a serious motorcycle crash that occurred in Batavia last week. Police are now reporting that a third driver was involved in the accident. The City of Batavia Police Department said a man was seriously injured in a crash Friday,...

Additional motorcyclist arrested in connection to serious motorcycle accident

Dayton, NY

Perrysburg, NY

Versailles, NY

Collins, NY

Collins Center, NY

Lawtons, NY

Otto, NY

North Collins, NY

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NewsBreak

ADA-compliant, accessible trail in the works for Zoar Valley

GOWANDA, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that the Valentine Flats parking area and trail temporarily so a new ADA-compliant...

ADA-compliant, accessible trail in the works for Zoar Valley

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