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BUFFALO, N.Y. — Drivers in Western New York are seeing gas prices drop while the national average price of gas remains the same, according to data from AAA. The average price of a gallon of gas in Buffalo is $3.34, which is two cents less than last week. In Batavia, gas prices are currently at $3.36, two cent lower than the week before. The average price in Rochester is down one cents from last week to $3.40 a gallon.

WNY gas prices fall as national average maintains

BUFFALO, N.Y. — With wind gusts of up to 60 mph expected on Saturday, the City of Buffalo decided to close its waterfront parks. The announcement came Saturday afternoon through a tweet from the Buffalo Common Council. A city spokesperson later confirmed that "waterfront parks are in the process of closing in advance of a High Wind Warning set to go into effect at 6 p.m. this evening."

Buffalo closes waterfront parks ahead of High Wind Warning

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

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Red Cross is helping two people after a fire near MLK Park on Sunday morning. The Buffalo Fire Department tells 2 On Your Side, crews responded to North Parade Avenue just after 5:30 a.m. The fire started on the second floor of the home and...

2 people displaced after fire near MLK Park

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. — The Buffalo Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that took place on Bailey Ave. Officers responded around 6:15 p.m. on Sunday for a report of a shooting in a store in the 2500 block of Bailey Ave. A man was shot multiple times while inside...

Buffalo Police investigating Bailey Ave fatal shooting

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. — People on Saturday celebrated the return of the Easter season at The Broadway Market. Now is the perfect time to stock up on butter lambs, or to stop by to get some pictures taken with the Easter bunny. Vendors at The Broadway Market said this is the most exciting time of year to go shopping there.

Easter season now underway at The Broadway Market

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

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

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

Niagara Falls, NY

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — Local hotelier Jay Patel is adding to his growing portfolio by acquiring a hotel that overlooks the American side of Niagara Falls. Patel confirmed his plans to buy the 110-room Comfort Inn The Pointe from Maid of the Mist Hospitality LLC, which is an affiliate of the Maid of the Mist Corp. The deal is expected to close by April 1. Patel’s Prospect Pointe Hotel LLC will pay $11.125 million for the hotel at 1 Prospect Point.

Patel to buy Comfort Inn overlooking Niagara Falls

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

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. — 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. — 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

Tennessee State

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. — 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. — 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. — 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

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. — The president of Niagara Pride, Ronald Piaseczny, is disappointed with the NHL. "To hear that teams are opting out and not having it hurts," Ronald says. He continues, "Even though the NHL is coming out and saying that they want to promote diversity and inclusivity when you have teams not participating in something like pride night, it's really difficult to continue sharing that message."

As Sabres prepare to celebrate Pride night, some NHL players voice objections

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) will be hosting an information night in an effort to recruit candidates for the Transit Police. The session will show the community what's involved in being a part of the Transit Police force. There will also be information on how to apply for the upcoming police exam.

NFTA to host information session about upcoming transit police exam

Springville, NY

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Albany lawmakers, along with Gov. Kathy Hochul, have just over a week to pass a new state budget. Advocates across New York are pushing for the governor to include free school meals in her spending plan. Dozens of people came together Friday at Springville Elementary School...

Advocates push for free school meals in Hochul's spending plan

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

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Code Blue 15 issued for City of Buffalo Saturday night and Sunday

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The coldest temperatures in years are in Buffalo and Western New York, and because of that, a Code Blue 15 has been issued...

Code Blue 15 issued for City of Buffalo Saturday night and Sunday

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