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GLENWOOD, N.Y. — It's another sure sign that Spring is almost here. Kissing Bridge Ski Resort announced on its Facebook page Sunday morning it's closing for the season. The resort thanked everyone who came out this winter saying, "Despite the struggles that came with this winter our amazing staff continued to show up and our loyal customers made the best of what old man winter gave us."

Kissing Bridge closes for the season

New York City, NY

Hundreds of NYSEG & thousands of National Grid customers were without power Sunday morning, thanks to the weather. As of 6:30 Sunday Morning, more than 623 NYSEG customers were affected across Western New York. That's down from 6,900 at the height of outages, with most of the outages in the areas of Buffalo, Cheektowaga, and Depew.

Weather knocks out power to NYSEG, National Grid customers

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...

After 24 years, Elmwood Avenue arts festival ceasing operation

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

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

Hamburg, NY

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

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 National Weather Service in Buffalo will provide spring storm spotter training both at in-person and virtual sessions beginning in late March with the final session in early May. After attending one of these classes, you will become a registered storm spotter with the National Weather...

NWS storm spotter training schedule for spring of 2023

BUFFALO, N.Y. — New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that five cities, including Buffalo, will be a part of a new initiative to help police and prosecutors solve non-fatal shootings. The program also aims to prevent retaliatory gun violence. Police departments and county district attorneys' offices in Buffalo, Rochester,...

Buffalo and 4 other cities part of initiative to solve non-fatal shootings

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

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. — The number of apartments in developer Douglas Jemal's planned Elmwood Avenue-Bidwell Parkway project has increased — and so has the project's price tag. The expected cost of the project at 976 Elmwood Ave. rose from $15 million to $25 million due to rising construction costs and the cost of stabilizing the building.

Jemal adds more apartments to Elmwood-Bidwell development; costs rise

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 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

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. — 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

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

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

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

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. — 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. — On Washington Street in downtown Buffalo is the Just Buffalo Literary Center. It's not only a creative space where young writers are nurtured, they also host what's called the 'Babel Series', which brings world reknowned authors to town to talk about their work. On March 30,...

Author Anthony Doerr to speak at Kleinhan's Music Hall March 30

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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Warming shelters opening in Buffalo ahead of cold weather

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Ahead of an Arctic blast at the end of this week, City of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown is opening warming shelters throughout the...

Warming shelters opening in Buffalo ahead of cold weather

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