Buffalo, NY

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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

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

Cheektowaga, NY

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — Cheektowaga Police say they are looking into a video posted on social media showing a person accosting another with racist language. The video was posted on TikTok by @TizzyEnt. It shows a White male using racist language towards the person recording the video. The incident appears to have occurred in an Aldi parking lot in Cheektowaga.

Cheektowaga Police investigate viral racist video

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

California State

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

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

Pennsylvania State

Genesee County, NY

Ocala, FL

DUNKIRK, N.Y. — New York State Police say a Florida man was arrested Wednesday in Genesee County in connection with a shooting on Interstate 90 in Pennsylvania. The victim was able to drive up into Chautauqua County for treatment. A truck driver identified as Ervin B. Stubbs, 34 of...

Florida man arrested in early morning road rage shooting on I-90 in Pennsylvania near New York State Line

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

BUFFALO, N.Y. — "That doesn't sit very well with me at all," said Daniel Parisi last September, upon learning that criminal charges against New Era Cap Company CEO Christopher Koch had been dropped. "Daniel just wanted his day in court," one of Parisi's attorneys, Michael D'Amico said on Friday....

Video of incident involving New Era CEO may be key in pending civil suit

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. — 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

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

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

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 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

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. — 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

Grand Island, NY

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

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. — 26 Shirts is once again helping a Western New York family. Every Monday, 26 Shirts releases a new t-shirt design to help raise money for local families. This week's t-shirt design is called "Buffalo Night." Proceeds from the sales will go the family of fallen Buffalo Firefighter Jason Arno.

26 Shirts to sell t-shirt for fallen Buffalo Firefighter's family

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo man pleaded guilty Monday to defrauding banks and a car insurance company. Christian D. Johnson, 25, pleaded guilty to ten charges against him, including:. One count of Insurance Fraud in the Third Degree (Class “D” felony)\. One count of Identity Theft in...

Buffalo man admits to defrauding money from banks and insurance company

Chautauqua County, NY

Falconer, NY

FALCONER, N.Y. — Pet owners in Chautauqua County looking to get their animals up to date on their vaccines are in luck. On April 1, the Chautauqua County Health Department will hold a free rabies vaccination clinic. The clinic will run from 10 a.m. to noon at the Village of Falconer Highway Building at 1 Coleson Drive in Falconer, N.Y.

Free rabies vaccination clinic taking place in Chautauqua County

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

BUFFALO, N.Y. — On Monday several events were held to recognize World Down Syndrome Day. GiGi's Playhouse: Down Syndrome Achievement Center held a celebration for individuals and families touched by down syndrome. There was live music, giveaways, food, and much more. Organizers tell us events like this help bring...

WNY business holds events to recognize World Down Syndrome Day

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Buffalo man pleads guilty to fatal stabbing in Cheektowaga

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,...

Buffalo man pleads guilty to fatal stabbing in Cheektowaga

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