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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

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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. — A portion of the outbound 33 will be closing overnight for two months beginning Monday, April 3 according to the New York State Department of Transportation. The closure will be from Best Street to East Delavan Street Monday through Friday from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

A portion of the Kensington Expressway will be closing

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. — More than 3,000 gallons of nitric acid vented from a steel container, prompting the Buffalo Fire Department and other emergency personnel to respond to a Hazmat call. The incident happened at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday on the first block of Metcalfe Street, at the Chemical Distributors plant....

Venting of nitric acid prompts Hazmat call in Buffalo

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

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

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. — 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

Lockport, NY

LOCKPORT, N.Y. — Police in Lockport and Buffalo responded to reports of threats at two high schools that were hoaxes. Lockport Police posted on Facebook that they were looking into an incident at Lockport High School. School officials put the school in lockdown while police investigated. About an hour...

Police respond to swatting calls at local schools

New York City, NY

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. — 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

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

Lancaster, NY

LANCASTER, N.Y. — Western New York continues installing new inclusive playgrounds for kids of all abilities to play together. The latest one can be found at Como Lake Park in Lancaster. The goal of new playgrounds is to create an accessible space for kids with or without disabilities and...

New inclusive playground at Como Lake Park

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

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. — Daybreak celebrated a WNY tradition that dates back to 1888. The Broadway Market has been on the same spot ever since - 999 Broadway. The upcoming Holy Week of Easter is the busiest time for the East Side attraction. Butter lambs, lilies, meats, chocolates, soul food and a lot more are here within the 90,000 square feet of space. Plenty of free and safe parking is here, too.

Broadway Market preparing for Easter

Elmira, NY

SALAMANCA, N.Y. — Convicted murderer Edward Kindt is still behind bars at Elmira Correctional Facility on this Wednesday evening, one day after we learned he would not be released from custody March 29, as was originally expected. But the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision and...

State parole board under scrutiny for Kindt release plan, despite delay

Cheektowaga, NY

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

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

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

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. — Vietnam War Veterans were recognized by the City of Buffalo. The veterans were honored Wednesday during a ceremony at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park. They also acknowledged Vietnam Veterans who never got the proper recognition they deserved. The president of the Buffalo...

Vietnam veterans honored by City of Buffalo

Amherst, NY

AMHERST, N.Y. — Gastrolab Kitchen has opened at 704 Maple Road in Amherst as a food hall, starting with two food concepts: Iconic Burgers and Bagawk! Hot Chicken. The project comes from RAIV Hospital Group, owned by the Vecchies family, which also operates two Flip Burger locations in Niagara Falls and Lewiston, as well as Hustler’s Tavern in Lewiston.

Flip Burger family opens Gastrolab Kitchen with two new concepts at Amherst plaza

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Residents of Elmwood Village want answers about a sinkhole

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Residents of Elmwood Village are looking for answers about a sinkhole on Norwood Avenue that's been there for a few years now. Residents...

Residents of Elmwood Village want answers about a sinkhole

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