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BUFFALO, N.Y. — Many students and parents are still feeling unsettled from fake active shooter calls at several Western New York schools Thursday. These types of calls are not taken lightly by law enforcement. If caught by police, attorney Sarah Wesley says falsely reporting an incident and making a terroristic threat are just a few charges perpetrators will face, which are all considered felonies.

Attorneys talk about the consequences of 'swatting' calls

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Tonawanda, NY

TONAWANDA, N.Y. — The Tonawanda Police Department is investigating an overnight robbery. Police said the 7-11 store on Delaware Street in the City of Tonawanda was robbed Saturday morning by a “masked” Black man. Police said the robbery took place around 05:07 a.m. when a man entered...

Tonawanda Police investigating robbery at 7-Eleven

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Police Department responded to an active shooter call at 10:43 a.m. on Thursday. According to Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia, the call states multiple shots had been fired, and students were shot in the bathroom. After doing a full K-9 sweep, officers didn't find any weapons and determined the call to be a hoax.

Multiple threats of an active shooter made to many schools across the state

Cheektowaga, NY

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — Charges have been filed against a Cheektowaga man in connection to a viral racist video showing a person accosting another with racist language. Richard T. Stasiak, 65, was arraigned on one count aggravated harassment in the second degree and one count disorderly conduct. A video of...

Cheektowaga man arraigned in connection to viral racist video

BUFFALO, N.Y. — In Buffalo, contract negotiations continue between Buffalo Public Schools and the Buffalo Teacher's Federation. The two sides have been at the bargaining table for months trying to reach a new deal. On Friday, BPS Superintendent Dr. Tonja Williams said two items still need to be worked...

Contract negotiations between BPS and BTF contine

Springville, NY

ASHFORD, N.Y. — New York State Police arrested a man they say was driving under the influence of drugs when he was involved in a crash. Angelo J. Paul, 24, of Springville, was arrested on Saturday, March 25 after he was involved in a two-vehicle accident on State Route 240 in the Town of Ashford.

Troopers: Springville man involved in crash impaired by drugs

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced that there is new funding to help those with services that were impacted by the tragic mass shooting that happened on May 14, 2022, at the Tops Market on Jefferson Avenue. The state will receive $2.5 million to help operate...

New state funding announced for facility to help those impacted by the May 14 mass shooting

Brooklyn, NY

BUFFALO, N.Y. — On Tuesday night, we learned the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled that the state can start awarding marijuana store licenses here in Western New York. This ruling means that only licenses in the Finger Lakes Region are still held up while that...

Attorneys: Marijuana dispensaries could open in WNY next month

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown and Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia announced applications are now open for the upcoming Buffalo Police exam. The salary range for an officer range from $49,588-$82,646. The Buffalo Police Department benefits include health, dental and vision coverage, vacation/sick pay, retirement plan and continuing education stipend.

Applications open for Buffalo Police exam

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo man was sentenced to five years in prison and four years post-release supervision for a shooting in Buffalo's Black Rock neighborhood in January 2021. The Erie County District Attorney's Office says Abdulla "Dooley" Abdalla, 24, was involved in a dispute with the victim over...

Buffalo man sentenced to five years in prison for his role in Black Rock shooting

Niagara Falls, NY

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — The City of Niagara Falls is helping local non-profits increase security on their properties. The city recently launched a "Security Camera Rebate Program" for businesses, and the program now includes non-profit organizations. City officials say there will be various methods of playing cameras throughout the...

Niagara Falls launches security camera rebate to include local non-profits

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo man has been arraigned on charges for a crash that killed two people. Marcus Edwards, 29, was charged with multiple counts of aggravated vehicular homicide (Class “B” felony). Investigators say Edwards was driving a Jeep Cherokee south on Bailey Avenue in the...

Buffalo man indicted on homicide charges for crash that killed 2

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo man faces multiple charges after Buffalo Police executed a search warrant at a location on 18th Street on March 29. In a news release sent Friday morning, Buffalo Police say Hector Rodriguez, 29, is charged with felony criminal possession of a controlled substance, felony criminal possession of a weapon, and criminal use of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor.

Buffalo man faces multiple charges after police search turns up loaded gun, drugs

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo man has pleaded guilty to charges for leaving the scene of a fatal accident that killed a 10-year-old boy in August 2021. Kevin J. Mendola, 38, pleaded guilty to the following charges:. One count of leaving the scene of an incident resulting in death...

Buffalo man pleads guilty to charges for leaving the scene in connection to child's death

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Say Yes Buffalo is expanding with a new preschool program inside Buffalo Public Schools aimed at 3 year olds. The Say Yes Little Scholars program opens at two Buffalo schools with $1.1 million in funding from BPS and an expansion of the Erie County child care subsidy. The budget will grow in the fall to about $2.3 million as five more classrooms are added. Say Yes will hire 40 employees to run the program. That includes three Say Yes Buffalo alumni already hired among the first 10 staffers.

Say Yes Buffalo adds $2.3M preschool program

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Newfane, NY

NEWFANE, N.Y. — Canisters used to store Organic Peroxide exploded in a Town of Newfane building Thursday afternoon. The Niagara County Sheriff's Office said late Thursday night that "crews will remain on scene until the situation is fully resolved," adding that there was no immediate danger to the public.

Canisters at chemical building explode in Town of Newfane

New York City, NY

BUFFALO, N.Y. — While we're in the mood for celebrating some of the culture and heritage in Western New York, let's look ahead to Dyngus Day. It's coming up in just about a week and a half. On Friday, we got a look at some special hats being made...

Dyngus Day Water Buffalo Club 716 hats

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Department of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms in Buffalo has two canines, one of whom also serves with the Erie County Sheriff's Office. From the time 4-year-old K9 Jet and 6-year-old K9 Clipper were eight weeks old, they've been in training to make Buffalo safer. It's...

Meet Buffalo ATF's explosives, accelerant sniffing K9s

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Diane Lemanski and Ken Bachmann have lived on Peabody Street in Buffalo's Seneca-Babcock neighborhood for decades. "I'm never leaving; I was here first, and I'll be last," says Lemanski. They're trying to find a solution for the eyesore in their backyards. "It's almost upsetting when you...

Court orders 30 days to clean up Battaglia Demolition property

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The wife of fallen Buffalo Firefighter Jason Arno is expressing her gratitude to the Buffalo community for their support during this difficult time. Sarah-Liz Tierney made the public post on Facebook paying tribute to her husband and thanking the city for providing support when they needed it most.

Wife of fallen firefighter Jason Arno expresses gratitude to Buffalo community

Williamsville, NY

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. — A Western New York School is rebranding. The Williamsville Central School District has revealed a brand new logo. It's to celebrate their 130th anniversary in the community. Staff, parents, and even students got to vote for their favorite design over the last several weeks. The newly...

Williamsville Central School District reveals new logo

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A decade ago, Carly Posey joined a now-continually growing list of parents to receive an unimaginable call when a 20-year-old shooter entered Sandy Hook Elementary and killed 26 of her children’s classmates and teachers. “Ten years ago, I did not think I'd be sitting here,”...

Parent of Sandy Hook survivors to speak at Buffalo State Wednesday

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The African Heritage Food Co-Op is speaking out after their non-profit status was suspended last year. Last summer, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $3 million grant to help get the East Buffalo co-op up and running. But the organization said an "unfortunate paperwork issue" led to...

African Heritage Food Co-Op provides context about non-profit status suspended

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A man is in the hospital following a shooting on Schreck Avenue. The Buffalo Police Department is investigating the shooting that took place around 11 p.m. Monday in the first block of Schreck Avenue. According to detectives, a 45-year-old Buffalo man was shot multiple times while...

Buffalo Police investigating Monday night Schreck Avenue shooting

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — A Cheektowaga volunteer fire company is getting ready to mark a milestone in its community service. The Bellevue Fire Company in Cheektowaga is 75 years in service this weekend. "Back in 1969 when I first joined - you got a pair of rubber boots, a rubber...

Cheektowaga fire company celebrating 75 years

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo is preparing to launch a program to provide more residential options for city residents, starting with a pair of East Side neighborhoods. By early spring, if not sooner, the Buffalo Office of Strategic Planning will be issuing RFPs for an estimated 1,600 vacant lots in the city’s Hamlin Park and Masten neighborhoods with the goal of encouraging residential development that focuses on the low-to-moderate and affordable income brackets.

Buffalo's goal: Filling 1,600 vacant East Side lots by 2025

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Twenty-eight-year-old Nakeem Haynes appeared in court for the final time Monday afternoon where he was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison after pleading guilty last month to murder, attempted murder and criminal possession of a weapon charges. The sentencing comes nine months after Haynes...

Buffalo man sentenced to 30 years to life for murder, shooting at police officers

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Village of Albion and police union agree to settle officer pay 'error'

ALBION, N.Y. — It was pegged as a $236,000 overpayment to the officers of the Albion Police Department that according to a report put together back...

Village of Albion and police union agree to settle officer pay 'error'

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