Buffalo, NY

California State

Erie County, NY

2 On Your Side

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — We recently told you about the new Primark store coming to the Walden Galleria, but since last July there has also been a public safety upgrade at work in the mall on the weekends. A special pilot program involving Erie County Probation Officers is up for...

Walden Galleria safety gets a boost with probation officers in mall

New York City, NY

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A judge on Friday denied the City of Buffalo's request to immediately vacate the Elmwood Heights apartments but told the owner's attorney there'd be "one chance" to fix the conditions cited by code enforcement. "There are leaks in the building there are cracks everywhere. The floor...

Request for order to vacate Elmwood Heights denied by a judge

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Daniel Martinez was found not guilty of second-degree murder Thursday afternoon in the death of his former girlfriend’s mother, Maria Galazka. The charges stemmed from a Sept. 30, 2020, fire at Galakza’s home in the Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood. A string of evidence placed Martinez at...

Daniel Martinez found not guilty of murder in connection to 2020 Buffalo house fire

Florida State

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo man was sentenced Thursday for his role in a drug deal that ended with three people being killed in front of a child. After a six-week trial, 51-year-old Deandre Wilson was sentenced to three consecutive life sentences, plus another 30 years in prison. A...

Buffalo man sentenced for his role in killing 3 people during drug deal

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Evergreen Health and a Harlem-based Health Provider have filed a lawsuit that would prevent the New York State from implementing carve-outs to its Medicaid pharmacy benefit. That's according to the Gothamist, a non-profit news organization. Beginning April 1, Medicaid users will be transitioned to a new...

Evergreen Green Health, Harlem-based provider file lawsuit against NYS

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy announced that its executive director is leaving. Stephanie Crockatt told the board of trustees that she is taking a new position in Sarasota, Florida. The release from the BOCP stated the new job is at a conservancy that will allow her to move closer to family members.

Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy executive director takes job in Florida

Cheektowaga, NY

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Cheektowaga man has pleaded guilty to shooting and killing a 3-year-old boy and injuring three others on July 5, 2021. Dequan Richardson, 24, plead guilty to one count of Murder in the Second Degree, one count of Assault in the First Degree, two counts of Assault in the Second Degree, and one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree.

Cheektowaga man admits to shooting, killing 3-year-old child & injuring 3 others

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The issue regarding misbehaving teens continues with violence. It plagues our youth, some of whom misbehave in public. most recently at the Downtown Central Library. "What it is that we're being called to do is manage the conduct of students that are coming in with bad...

Buffalo Peacemakers helping downtown's Central Library improve safety

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 a.m. on Monday on the 600 block of Washington Street. Officers say a 96-year-old man was approached and then slashed in the face by a man who then fled.

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

Niagara County, NY

Wheatfield, NY

PENDLETON, N.Y. — Charges have been filed in connection with an investigation involving the Starpoint School District wrestling team. The Niagara County Sheriff's Office issued a press release stating the incidents allegedly happened in January. The Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Bureau recommended the charges after "a thorough investigation." Two...

Charges filed against 2 teens in Starpoint High wrestling case

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Organizers for the Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts announced on their website and social media pages Friday that they have decided to "cease producing the festival." The annual festival has been held on Elmwood Avenue for more than two decades. "After twenty-four years of producing...

Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts is ceasing operation after 24 years

Virginia State

Lackawanna, NY

LACKAWANNA, N.Y. — Erie County Supreme Court Justice Timothy Walker has determined that a lawsuit involving the owners of the former Bethlehem Steel site, and a business that was occupying the space at the time of the 2016 fire, will go to trial in June. Justice Walker's 20-page decision,...

Jury will be asked to determine if negligence played a role in the Bethlehem Steel fire

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Police have arrested two people in connection with a a shooting involving a 14-year-old boy. Police say Central District officers were called to Mary B. Talbert Boulevard around 8:40 p.m. Tuesday night, where they found a teenager who had been shot in the back. Following...

Buffalo Police make arrests; 14-year-old boy shot in the back

BUFFALO, N.Y. — On Wednesday, Congressman Brian Higgins (D-NY 26th District) announced that $933,800 in federal funding has been awarded to the University at Buffalo for its new mobile health clinic. The School of Public Health and Health Professions will be running a mobile health unit that will go...

Federal funding going to support UB mobile health unit

Hamburg, NY

HAMBURG, N.Y. — Plans for a new skatepark in Hamburg are moving forward. On Friday night, people will get the chance to see renderings of proposed designs for the new park, which will be located on Electric Avenue. That's happening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Michael's Catering and...

Hamburg skatepark renderings to be displayed Friday

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) will be hosting an information night in an effort to recruit candidates for the Transit Police. The session will show the community what's involved in being a part of the Transit Police force. There will also be information on how to apply for the upcoming police exam.

NFTA to host information session about upcoming transit police exam

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Renters need to be on alert for scams targeting people looking to move. The Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York is issuing a scam alert for a common rental scam. In the scam, a fake landlord posts a property that looks great and has nice...

Scam Alert: Renters targets by fake landlords

Springville, NY

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Albany lawmakers, along with Gov. Kathy Hochul, have just over a week to pass a new state budget. Advocates across New York are pushing for the governor to include free school meals in her spending plan. Dozens of people came together Friday at Springville Elementary School...

Advocates push for free school meals in Hochul's spending plan

BUFFALO, N.Y. — This spring, a local rose garden is undergoing a refresh and rejuvenation project. The Delaware Rose Garden project is going through a series of phases with the first focusing on amending the soil. "Anyone who comes by, and walks through the garden you can kinda anticipate...

Delaware Rose Garden undergoing huge changes

Niagara Falls, NY

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — Local hotelier Jay Patel is adding to his growing portfolio by acquiring a hotel that overlooks the American side of Niagara Falls. Patel confirmed his plans to buy the 110-room Comfort Inn The Pointe from Maid of the Mist Hospitality LLC, which is an affiliate of the Maid of the Mist Corp. The deal is expected to close by April 1. Patel’s Prospect Pointe Hotel LLC will pay $11.125 million for the hotel at 1 Prospect Point.

Patel to buy Comfort Inn overlooking Niagara Falls

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Central Library is restoring its afternoon weekday hours after cutting back because of misbehaving teens. “I am pleased to announce that the Central Library will restore regular weekday afternoon hours beginning Monday, March 27. The Library had temporarily reduced public hours by closing at 3:00 p.m. during the week because of escalating safety concerns. The Buffalo Peacemakers, known for their community work to redirect youth into healthy lifestyles, will be inside and on library grounds in an effort to provide support through teen mentoring and programming,” Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Director John Spears said.

Downtown Central Library restoring afternoon hours

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Fire Department says Monday night's fire behind the Central Terminal has been ruled an arson. Firefighters responded to a fire at 20 Milburn Street around 9 p.m. Monday, which is a construction site right near the Central Terminal. Investigators say a pile of materials...

Fire near Central Terminal ruled arson

Wyoming State

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Thousands of NYSEG customers were without power Saturday morning, thanks to the weather. 6,900 NYSEG customers were affected at the height of outages, with most of the outages in the Buffalo/Cheektowaga/Depew area. A spokesperson for Avangrid, the parent company of NYSEG, said the weather played a...

Weather knocks out power to NYSEG, National Grid customers

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Firefighters spend the morning battling a fire in South Buffalo. They were called to the vicinity of Germania and Pembina streets just after 8 a.m. The Fire Department later updated the address to 108 O'Connor Avenue for a report of a fire. Buffalo Fire Commissioner...

Buffalo Firefighters battle fire in South Buffalo

Sloan, NY

Kenmore, NY

Eggertsville, NY

Tn Of Tona, NY

Blasdell, NY

Athol Springs, NY

Amherst, NY

West Seneca, NY

Snyder, NY

Tonawanda, NY

Depew, NY

Williamsville, NY

Getzville, NY

Grand Island, NY

Orchard Park, NY

Bowmansville, NY

Spring Brook, NY

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3 months after Buffalo State student’s death at UB, family demands answers

BUFFALO, N.Y. — It’s been just over three months since Roquishia Lewis’ son Tyler was stabbed to death at the University at Buffalo, and she is...

3 months after Buffalo State student’s death at UB, family demands answers

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