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BUFFALO, N.Y. — It's officially spring, and that means it's spring clean up time. One of the historic and recreational pillars of our area, the Erie Canal is getting cleaned up too. Next month is the annual 'Canal Clean Sweep.'. “The devoted volunteers who join us in celebrating Earth...

Volunteers needed for Erie Canal Clean Sweep

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

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. — 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

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

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

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. — New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown announced five more appointments to the May 14 Memorial Commission. The commission was established in October in response to the mass shooting at Tops Friendly Markets on Jefferson Avenue on May 14. Ten Black people were...

Community leaders named to May 14 Memorial Commission

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

BUFFALO, N.Y. — An Erie County Sheriff's Deputy was assaulted at the Erie County Holding Center while delivering a food tray on Wednesday, according to officials. Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia reported the deputy was delivering food to Jonathan Williams around 4 p.m. When the deputy started to leave, Williams allegedly attacked him from behind. Williams punched him in the face, head and neck multiple times.

Erie County Deputy assaulted while delivering food at the holding center

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

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

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Wheatfield, NY

PENDLETON, N.Y. — Charges have been filed in connection with an investigation involving the Starpoint School District wrestling team. The Niagara County Sheriff's Office issued a press release stating the incidents allegedly happened in January. The Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Bureau recommended the charges after "a thorough investigation." Two...

Charges filed against 2 teens in Starpoint High wrestling case

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. — Any sign of spring and you're guaranteed to find golfers out at the Cazenovia Park Golf Club or any of Buffalo's public courses. All it takes is one day of good weather and folks like Leo Camilloni and Jon Adamski will be there. "I know a...

Cazenovia Park golf course offers early access, plans for more one-day events

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. — 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. — 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

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. — 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. — 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. — When it comes to black women and hair, the conversation is very interesting. Esther Dillard, a former WGRZ-TV reporter in Buffalo, wrote a book called Embracing My Black Natural Hair: A Guide from a Former Television Reporter Who Went Natural. It's a topic that she wondered...

commUNITY spotlight: 'Embracing My Black Natural Hair'

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$3.5M in funding for mental health programs awarded to Niagara Falls City Schools

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — A Western New York school district is getting millions of dollars for mental health support. The Niagara Falls City School District just...

$3.5M in funding for mental health programs awarded to Niagara Falls City Schools

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