Standoff in Buffalo ends with suspect in custody

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A man has been sentenced for committing a series of bank robberies in South Buffalo. Erie County District Attorney John Flynn announced Monday that Donald R. Thie, 60, with no permanent address was sentenced to two to six years in prison for three counts of third-degree robbery.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo man is in the hospital after being shot in a Burger King parking lot, according to police. On Tuesday around 11 p.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting at the 300 block of Amherst Street. Detectives say a 30-year-old man was shot...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo woman who drove through a police blockade and ran over a New York State Trooper has pleaded guilty to a felony charge. Deyanna J. Davis, 33, pleaded guilty in Erie County Court to one count of assault in the second degree. Her plea comes the same day jury selection for her trial was expected to begin.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo man has been sentenced for fatally shooting a person in the city's Seneca Babcock neighborhood. Steven Tyler, 30, also known as Stephen Tyler, was sentenced on Tuesday in State Supreme Court to seven and a half to 15 years in prison on one count of manslaughter in the second degree.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo man has pleaded guilty to charges for stabbing a man during an argument in a Cheektowaga parking lot. Jaquan Combs, 27, pleaded guilty on Monday to one count of manslaughter in the first degree (a class "B" violent felony). In June, officers responded to...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Police Department said a woman was injured after a shooting overnight. Just after 2 a.m., officers were called to the Sweets Lounge on Schreck Avenue on reports of a fight. When police arrived at the scene they found a 49-year-old woman that had been...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The big takeaway from the last storm — and even Buffalo Common Council members said it — was that the city and surrounding region were unprepared. While this weekend isn’t going to be nearly as intense as the Blizzard of ‘22, local leaders want to make sure that’s not the case this time around.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — As the country grapples with what to do about police reform following the death of Tyre Nichols a Buffalo law could serve as a model for the City of Memphis. Cariol's Law established a legal requirement for Buffalo Police officers to intervene in situations like the one that led to Nichols' death for which body camera video was released Friday evening, sparking outrage.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Looking ahead to warmer temperatures, the City of Buffalo is trying to plan for the summer and staffing outdoor pools. The city and the Police Athletic League of Buffalo will offer free and paid lifeguard training sessions during the February winter break. “We need our young...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Colder temperatures are forecast for Buffalo and Western New York, and because of that, a Code Blue 15 has been issued for the City of Buffalo on Wednesday night and Thursday during the day. The following overnight shelters will be open Wednesday night:. Holy Cross at...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — One of the most recognizable breweries in Buffalo is closing temporarily. Thin Man Brewery announced Thursday it's planning substantial renovations to its Elmwood location. The brewery is overhauling its first floor with a new brick face, merchandise display, and draft board. The second floor will get...

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — The Niagara Falls Police Department is looking for a missing 15-year-old girl. Police said Lorelai Russell was reported missing Tuesday from Niagara Falls and possibly traveling out of state. Russell is 5 feet 2 inches and about 80 pounds. She was last seen wearing a...

ALBION, N.Y. — It was pegged as a $236,000 overpayment to the officers of the Albion Police Department that according to a report put together back in June 2022 had accrued over five years. Now months, after the apparent issue was raised by then-newly elected Mayor Angel Javier, the...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Get ready to see India Walton knocking on doors and showing up at city events as she prepares to run for the Buffalo Common Council. Walton broke her silence on the first day of Black History Month during an interview with 2 On Your Side's Claudine Ewing.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — With Tuesday's bit of sunshine, people may not have been dwelling on the December blizzard and major November lake effect storm of 2022. But considering who and what we lost it is still a major topic of review and discussion at the state, county, and local levels.

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — An anti-violence rally was held Sunday evening in honor of Jaylan McWilson. The 24-year-old was shot to death on Jan. 21 outside of his home in what his mother has called a robbery gone wrong. People gathered at Gluck Park, and they marched to True Bethel Baptist Church in the Falls.

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — A local animal shelter put out a call for help on social media as it overflows with animals. On Tuesday, the Niagara County SPCA took to Facebook to share that the shelter is currently filled up with dogs. "Dogs in surgery recovery kennels. Dogs in...

A Cheektowaga woman has admitted to stealing more than $66,000 from her employer. Marshawn Smith, 28, pleaded guilty to one count of grand larceny in the third degree, a felony charge. The Erie County District Attorney's office says Smith admitted to stealing cash from her employer several times over four...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Hindu Parishad is celebrating a religious festival called Sri Sri Saraswati Puja. It falls at the same time the Bangladeshi community is also looking to expand with a new temple in West Seneca. This will be the first temple in that area. The Bangladeshi...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — It's been nearly a month since Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin suffered from cardiac arrest. Since then, there's been more of a push around the community to learn what to do in those life-threatening situations. On Monday, D'Youville University held a hands-on training course for coaches...