West Seneca, NY

Hamburg, NY

2 On Your Side

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

New York City, NY

Buffalo, NY

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. — 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. — 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

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

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. — 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. — Daniel Martinez was found not guilty of second-degree murder Thursday afternoon in the death of his former girlfriend’s mother, Maria Galazka. The charges stemmed from a Sept. 30, 2020, fire at Galakza’s home in the Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood. A string of evidence placed Martinez at...

Daniel Martinez found not guilty of murder in connection to 2020 Buffalo house fire

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. — 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 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

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. — 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

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

Pennsylvania State

Genesee County, NY

Ocala, FL

DUNKIRK, N.Y. — New York State Police say a Florida man was arrested Wednesday in Genesee County in connection with a shooting on Interstate 90 in Pennsylvania. The victim was able to drive up into Chautauqua County for treatment. A truck driver identified as Ervin B. Stubbs, 34 of...

Florida man arrested in early morning road rage shooting on I-90 in Pennsylvania near New York State Line

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 Buffalo Fire Department says Monday night's fire behind the Central Terminal has been ruled an arson. Firefighters responded to a fire at 20 Milburn Street around 9 p.m. Monday, which is a construction site right near the Central Terminal. Investigators say a pile of materials...

Fire near Central Terminal ruled arson

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Firefighters spend the morning battling a fire in South Buffalo. They were called to the vicinity of Germania and Pembina streets just after 8 a.m. The Fire Department later updated the address to 108 O'Connor Avenue for a report of a fire. Buffalo Fire Commissioner...

Buffalo Firefighters battle fire in South Buffalo

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

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. — 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

Niagara County, NY

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

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

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — A Western New Yorker shopper is now more than $18,000 richer. The New York Lottery announced that a TAKE 5 winning ticket was sold in Western New York for Tuesday's drawing. The winning ticket was sold in Buffalo for the TAKE 5 evening drawing on...

TAKE 5 winning ticket sold in Buffalo

Cheektowaga, NY

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Cheektowaga man has pleaded guilty to shooting and killing a three-year-old boy and injuring three others on July 5, 2021. Dequan Richardson, 24, plead guilty to one count of Murder in the Second Degree, one count of Assault in the First Degree, two counts of Assault in the Second Degree, and one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree.

Cheektowaga man admits to shooting, killing 3-year-old child & injuring 3 others

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Folks in West Seneca react to the earthquake

WEST SENECA, N.Y. — The earthquake sent people running Monday morning, unsure of whether an explosion had happened or their house was hit by something. \"It...

WEST SENECA, N.Y. — The earthquake sent people running Monday morning, unsure of whether an explosion had happened or their house was hit by something. "It...

Folks in West Seneca react to the earthquake

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