Niagara Falls, NY

Niagara County, NY

Buffalo, NY

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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. — 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

New York City, NY

BUFFALO, N.Y. — If you're kicking yourself for not buying Girl Scout cookies this year, we have some good news for you. The Girl Scouts of Western New York announced Monday they are extending the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie Program through April 22, 2023. This gives you three additional...

Girl Scout Cookie sales extended through 4/22

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

Lackawanna, NY

LACKAWANNA, N.Y. — More than six years after one of the largest fires in WNY history destroyed portions of the former Bethlehem Steel plant in Lackawanna, a judge has ruled a lawsuit can proceed to trial. The lawsuit was filed in 2021 against Great Lakes Industrial Development and claims...

Bethlehem Steel fire lawsuit set for trial

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A sure sign that warmer temperatures are coming. This will be the 10th year of the festival. Festivities begin Thursday, April 27 with their Festival Fundraiser. And then on Saturday & Sunday, April 29 & April 30, you can check out the Cherry Blossoms. There will...

10th Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival to be held in April

Lockport, NY

LOCKPORT, N.Y. — In Lockport, the inevitable fate for healthcare workers at a Lockport hospital is becoming a reality, leaving 337 employees at Eastern Niagara Hospital Monday night knowing that their days are numbered. Not just as employees, but as a resource for their community. “We don't want a...

Eastern Niagara Hospital employees fear for community after hospital closure

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. — Buffalo Firefighters responded Monday evening to a fire on 20 Milburn Street, which is a construction site right near the Central Terminal. Crews were at the scene around 9 p.m. Monday night. 2 On Your Side was on scene and witnessed firefighters struggling to stage for...

Firefighters respond to fire near Central Terminal

LOCKPORT, N.Y. — Emmet Belknap Intermediate School students will have a day off after a fire broke out at the City of Lockport school on Sunday. Four classrooms were impacted by the fire, which started when 18 tablet-type devices that were stacked together in groups overheated while charging in a classroom.

Fire breaks out at Lockport school; classes canceled Monday

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A man is dead following an accident on McKinley Parkway near Southside Parkway. The accident happened around 9 p.m. Saturday. Buffalo Police say a vehicle was driving fast, north on McKinley Parkway when it left the road and hit multiple trees. The passenger of the vehicle...

Man dead after accident on McKinley Parkway

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo's Italian Cultural Center (CCI) hosted its first ever St. Joseph's Table on Saturday. The Italian tradition commemorates a medieval drought and famine where people facing starvation turned to St. Joseph for help. Now people show their appreciation with an altar music and a feast. "I...

CCI Buffalo hosts St. Joseph's Table

BUFFALO, N.Y. — There was a sea of green along Delaware Avenue on Sunday, as people flocked downtown for the St. Patrick's Day parade. The sounds of bagpipes and heel clicks rang through the streets, as Western New Yorkers looked on at the parade that featured Gov. Kathy Hochul, high school marching bands, and even Bills Elvis.

People flock to downtown Buffalo for St. Patrick's Day parade

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Police have provided an updated on a serious accident on 2700 block of Main Street. They have confirmed that an 18-year-old died at the scene. Police say a vehicle struck a pole and then rolled over on Main Street near Depew Avenue around 5:30 a.m. Monday.

18-year-old killed in Main Street crash

Cheektowaga, NY

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — It's a sign of spring in Western New York — another overnight parking ban is being lifted Monday. In a news release sent Friday morning, Supervisor Diane Benczkowski announced that the winter parking rule will be lifted at 12:01 a.m. on March 20. That means you can park on the streets overnight once again.

Cheektowaga's overnight parking ban to be lifted Monday

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A civil lawsuit has been filed one year after Buffalo firefighter Derek Rose was seriously hurt at a South Buffalo bar. Attorneys for Rose are suing another Buffalo firefighter, Richard Manley. He is accused of "intentionally striking" Rose at the Blackthorn Restaurant and Pub last March,...

Lawsuit filed one year after Blackthorn Pub incident involving two Buffalo firefighters

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Michael Garvey's cancer journey started in 2022 after a lunchtime conversation with his uncle. "[He] said, 'You know your grandfather had colon cancer in his mid 50s.' I hadn't given it a lot of thought up until then," said Garvey, now 45. At the time, he...

Western New York man raises awareness about colorectal cancer and the importance of early detection

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Get your tuxedos ready, because Penguin Days is back at the Aquarium of Niagara. The celebration of penguins will take place on Saturday, March 18, and Sunday, March 19. Guests will have the chance to participate in free modified penguin encounters, where they can view the penguins outside of their exhibit during group presentations.

Aquarium of Niagara to celebrate Penguin Days

Tonawanda, NY

TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. — The Town of Tonawanda has lifted their overnight winter parking ban for the season. Normally, the parking ban runs from November 1 to April 1, but due to the mild weather we have been experiencing, the Town Board voted to lift the overnight winter parking restrictions.

Town of Tonawanda lifts overnight winter parking ban

BUFFALO, N.Y. — People seeking vinyl sought out the Buffalo Record Riot on Saturday. The event is part of the biggest chain of record shows, and they run 18 shows across eight states. Buffalo seems to be a favorite stop for music lovers, and one thing is very clear:...

Buffalo Record Riot attracts vinyl collectors

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo has been added as a stop on Peter Gabriel's upcoming North American tour of 'i/o-The Tour' on September 22 at the KeyBank Center. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 24 at 10 a.m. on livenation.com. If you belong to Peter Gabriel's Fan Club mailing list, those fans will receive access to a special presale starting Tuesday, March 21.

Peter Gabriel to perform in Buffalo in September

North Tonawanda, NY

NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. — A 99-year-old veteran will serve as the grand marshal at this year's North Tonawanda Dyngus Day Parade. William "Bill" Gosch served two years in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Gosch has lived in North Tonawanda his entire life. This year's parade is on...

North Tonawanda Dyngus Day Parade grand marshal announced

BUFFALO, N.Y. — An employee of a Buffalo corner store was arraigned Friday morning on an indictment charging him with one count of second-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of his coworker. Abdula Hussein, 24, of Buffalo, went before State Supreme Court Justice M. William Boller. Hussein...

Corner store employee indicted for fatally shooting his coworker

BUFFALO, N.Y. — On Friday, there was in-person confirmation that a $55 million grant from the Federal Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act is going to be used for a project to cover a portion of the Route 33 Kensington Expressway in Buffalo. That announcement actually came out weeks ago....

Buttigieg visits Buffalo for Kensington Expressway deck funding

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Niagara County SPCA overflowing with dogs

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...

Niagara County SPCA overflowing with dogs

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