Buffalo, NY

Grand Island, NY

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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 replace the bridge over the I-190. The current bridge, located on Grand Island, was built in 1954. About 13,000 vehicles pass over it...

Beaver Island Parkway Bridge will be replaced beginning March 27

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

HAMBURG, N.Y. — We are learning more about the Hamburg Skate Park Project. Plans for what the Electric Avenue site could look like were unveiled Friday. Organizers tell us the skate park will include plenty of features that will be fun and safe for kids. "It gives a place...

Designs unveiled for Hamburg Skate Park

Florida State

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

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Erie County, NY

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

Gowanda, NY

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 and accessible trail can be created. The parking area will be closed weekdays so that crews can remove trees at the site. Both...

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

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

New York City, NY

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — A Western New Yorker shopper is now more than $18,000 richer. The New York Lottery announced that a TAKE 5 winning ticket was sold in Western New York for Tuesday's drawing. The winning ticket was sold in Buffalo for the TAKE 5 evening drawing on...

TAKE 5 winning ticket sold in Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. — It's officially spring, and that means it's spring clean up time. One of the historic and recreational pillars of our area, the Erie Canal is getting cleaned up too. Next month is the annual 'Canal Clean Sweep.'. “The devoted volunteers who join us in celebrating Earth...

Volunteers needed for Erie Canal Clean Sweep

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

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Aurora Borealis, more commonly known as the Northern Lights, has been spotted across upstate New York on Thursday evening. And if clouds continue to clear across Buffalo and Western New York, that could also be the case tonight. A strong solar flare and coronal mass...

Northern Lights forecast for WNY

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A celebration of a popular Polish dish is set to take place next month. The Pierogi Fest is selling tickets for its 2023 event scheduled to take place April 1 at the Terrace from 1-5 p.m. "If filling your belly with delicious Polish dumplings and Cold...

Pierogi Fest 2023 taking place April 1

BUFFALO, N.Y. — After the City took action condemning Elmwood Heights Apartments for unsafe living conditions last week, it put nearly 50 tenants in a tough situation; they asked us to protect their identity. "It's scary; we have nowhere to go; nobody does," said one resident angrily. She continues,...

Elmwood Heights Apartment building scheduled for housing court this Friday

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

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. — National Fuel workers are collecting dresses right now for their prom dress giveaway event next month. An employee there, who also happens to be an accomplished fashion designer, will create a custom prom gown for one deserving student. The prom dress giveaway for Buffalo public and...

Fashion Designer and National Fuel help Buffalo students get ready for prom

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The month of March is, of course, Irish History Month. There are many celebrations of Buffalo's Irish heritage, from the Shamrock Run, to the Old Neighborhood Parade, the Delaware Avenue Parade, and also a series of speakers hosted by the Tewksbury Lodge in Buffalo's Old First Ward.

Unknown Stories of WNY to take center stage in speakers series

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

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Any sign of spring and you're guaranteed to find golfers out at the Cazenovia Park Golf Club or any of Buffalo's public courses. All it takes is one day of good weather and folks like Leo Camilloni and Jon Adamski will be there. "I know a...

Cazenovia Park golf course offers early access, plans for more one-day events

BUFFALO, N.Y. — An Erie County Sheriff's Deputy was assaulted at the Erie County Holding Center while delivering a food tray on Wednesday, according to officials. Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia reported the deputy was delivering food to Jonathan Williams around 4 p.m. When the deputy started to leave, Williams allegedly attacked him from behind. Williams punched him in the face, head and neck multiple times.

Erie County Deputy assaulted while delivering food at the holding center

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

Tennessee State

Niagara Falls, NY

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — The "jerk" turned loveable pup is heading out on a new adventure. The Niagara County SPCA shared on Facebook that Ralphie, formerly known as "Ralphie the Jerk," has completed his training ahead of schedule. And after an extensive search, Ralphie is heading home with someone they believe is the perfect adopter.

Update on Ralphie: Done with training and moving on the new adventure

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. — As we reported Monday, AAA says the average pothole repair cost drivers $406 in 2022. Chances are, you have already hit several potholes this month alone and 2 On Your Side checked-in at Fox Tire on Tuesday to see what some of the tips are to avoid them.

Fox Tire seeing an increase in pothole damage

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A 13-year-old has been arrested on charges for allegedly assaulting a bartender on Saturday, according to Buffalo Police. Police officers responded to a gun call around 6:45 p.m. over the weekend at the 300 block of Ellicott Street. Police reported that two individuals entered the bar...

13-year-old arrested in connection to a bartender assault Saturday

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Unknown Stories of WNY: Through eminent domain controversy, remembering Buffalo's last blacksmith

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The future of 110 and 118 South Park Avenue in Buffalo's Cobblestone District is very much up in the air. Developer and property...

Unknown Stories of WNY: Through eminent domain controversy, remembering Buffalo's last blacksmith

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