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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. — 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

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. — 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 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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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. — 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. — 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

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

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. — 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 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

Virginia State

Erie County, NY

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

Sloan, NY

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Depew, NY

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Getzville, NY

Orchard Park, NY

Bowmansville, NY

Spring Brook, NY

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Code Blue issued for City of Buffalo Sunday night and Monday

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The cold temperatures continue in Buffalo and Western New York, and because of that, a Code Blue 15 has been issued for the...

Code Blue issued for City of Buffalo Sunday night and Monday

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