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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. — 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

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

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

Niagara Falls, NY

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. — 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

Erie County, NY

BUFFALO, N.Y. — This summer, Western New Yorkers will be able to get out and experience the parks with the return of some events. Beer enthusiasts will get a chance to try something new on certain Fridays and Saturdays at places like Como Lake Park, Elliott Creek Park, Sprague Brook Park, a Wendt Beach.

2 summer-time event returning to local parks

New Jersey State

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

West Seneca, NY

WEST SENECA, N.Y. — A West Seneca Police Lieutenant is being recognized for helping a resident keep their cool. Lieutenant Jon Luterek was dispatched to a home to check on the welfare of a resident after a concerned person called police that the resident's air conditioning unit stopped working and the resident appeared to be in distress.

West Seneca Police Officer helps resident keep cool

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority continues to grieve the loss of their colleague and friend Chequita Smith. Smith was killed in a rollover para-transit bus crash earlier this month. On Wednesday, the NFTA remembered her by putting her initials "C-S" and employee number on metro bus...

NFTA honors Chequita Smith

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. — 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

BUFFALO, N.Y. — High Schoolers from across Western New York are setting sail on Hoyt Lake. On Thursday, the Buffalo Maritime Center held its student boat launch at Hoyt Lake. Nearly 50 Students from St. Mary's School for the Deaf, Maritime Charter, Riverside Academy, and Lafayette High School took part in building the boats. The program aims to help students learn skills that can help them in future careers and in life.

Ships ahoy at Hoyt Lake

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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

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — Two Niagara Falls women have been charged in connection with an assault at a Tim Hortons restaurant. A video circulating on social media showed an assault that happened over the weekend at a Tim Horton's on Pine Avenue in Niagara Falls. Brittny Robinson, 37 and...

2 women, teenage face charges in assault at Niagara Falls Tim Hortons

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

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

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. — 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 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

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

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

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

Michigan State

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor now has a new headquarters and visitor center. A ribbon cutting on Wednesday morning officially opened the more than 20-thousand-square-foot building at 136 Broadway. It will serve as the office for the Corridor's Commission and will host a lot of events from farmers markets to pop-up shops.

Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor HQ opens

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

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

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

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. — Erie County Clerk Michael "Mickey" Kearns says he will allow the County comptroller to review bank accounts under the control of the clerk's office. The concession made by Kearns on Thursday would appear to put to rest a dispute between Kearns and Erie County Comptroller Kevin Hardwick which has simmered for several months.

Erie County Clerk agrees to give Comptroller access to bank accounts under Clerk's control

BUFFALO, N.Y. — June 1 marks the beginning of Mayor Brown’s Annual 'Reading Rules! Kids Summer Reading Challenge'. A kick-off event was held Thursday to commemorate the challenge's 22nd year. The program has grown a lot in those two decades. During the first year of the program, only...

Reading Rules! Summer reading challenge underway for Buffalo students

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Beaver Island Parkway Bridge will be replaced beginning March 27

GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. — The Beaver Island Parkway Bridge will soon be replaced this spring. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced an $8.3 million project to...

Beaver Island Parkway Bridge will be replaced beginning March 27

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