Western New York News

Compliance With SAFE ACT is Elusive in NY

4:13 PM, May 25, 2013

Some upstate officials are balking at provisions of New York's gun-control law, saying the regulations are unclear and burdensome

More Security Planned for Buffalo Marathon

12:04 PM, May 25, 2013

The terror attack at the Boston Marathon has state local and federal officials taking extra precautions for the upcoming Buffalo Marathon.

Orchard Park Police Investigate Twitter Threats

7:56 PM, May 24, 2013

An investigation is underway in Orchard Park as police try to track down those responsible for posting threatening messages about teachers on a social media website.

Man Wanted on Drug and Weapon Charges

3:55 PM, May 24, 2013

Buffalo Police need your help locating a man wanted for drug and gun possession.

Father Accused of Throwing Son to the Ground at Walmart

12:25 PM, May 24, 2013

A father is accused of slapping his son, then throwing him to the ground at Walmart in Batavia.

Alden Students Join Ride for Roswell in Honor of Fellow Classmates

6:49 AM, May 24, 2013

About 20 students, teachers and faculty will participate in the Ride for Roswell in honor of three Alden Middle School students touched by cancer.

Long Lines for Gas in Amherst

6:11 AM, May 24, 2013

Right now a gallon of gas averages $3.75 a gallon.

Second Teen Charged in Cab Driver's Death

3:49 AM, May 24, 2013

Buffalo Police say they've arrested a second suspect in connection to the murder of a cab driver in March.

Buffalo Continues Population Slide

12:12 AM, May 24, 2013

Buffalo lost 33,260 residents over the 12 years, 11 percent of its population, and Rochester lost 9,240, or 4 percent of its population.

Retired WNY Cop Dies in Florida Standoff

12:12 AM, May 24, 2013

A retired police detective, who worked here in Western New York, was found dead in his Florida home following a violent standoff with police

Community Finding Projects for Tonawanda Coke Fine Money

11:57 PM, May 23, 2013

A local company found guilty of polluting the air in Tonawanda will likely get a hefty fine and residents are planning how some of that money will be spent.

Orchard Park Schools, Police Investigating 'Inappropriate Messages'

11:44 PM, May 23, 2013

The Orchard Park School District is working with police to investigate what the district is calling "inappropriate message" about the district that were posted on Twitter.

Yet Another WNYer Inspired To Donate a Kidney To A Stranger

7:36 PM, May 23, 2013

At first glance you might think Mark Schifferle and Robert Murphy are an unlikely set of friends.

Volunteer Photographer Helping Animals Find Homes

7:36 PM, May 23, 2013

When Marika Burke isn't busy photographing weddings or family sessions, she is snapping pictures of shelter animals in need of loving homes.

Bowling Shoe Law Being Debated in State Legislature

7:30 PM, May 23, 2013

With all the corruption in Albany, one of your representatives is instead focusing efforts on something many of you like to do, bowl.

Bills Rookies Meet Luna the Polar Cub

7:23 PM, May 23, 2013

As part of the team's annual rookie tour of Wester New York, the newest players for the Buffalo Bills got a chance to see one of the newest additions at the Buffalo Zoo.

First Niagara Severance Package For Koelmel: About $5 M

7:17 PM, May 23, 2013

2 On Your Side's Scott Brown has learned that John Koelmel, who was let go by First Niagara Bank, will walk away with a severance package worth millions of dollars.

Jay-J's Law Passes the Senate, Moves on to Assembly

7:04 PM, May 23, 2013

A proposed new law named after a young Western New York boy was passed by the full state senate Thursday.

Erie County Legislature Approves Residency Requirements for New Hires

6:59 PM, May 23, 2013

The Erie County Legislature narrowly approved a resolution to require newly hired county workers to live within Erie County limits.

North Park Theatre Will Live On Despite Dipson Pullout

6:51 PM, May 23, 2013

The popular North Buffalo institution, the North Park Theatre on Hertel Avenue will live on, despite a decision by the current theater operator to end its agreement to run it.

Deaf Woman Gives Deaf Dog Second Chance

5:12 PM, May 23, 2013

Niagara Falls woman had to meet Maggie because they share something significant.  Both of them are deaf.

Teacher Saves Student in Cardiac Arrest WIth CPR

4:58 PM, May 23, 2013

A female student at Lancaster High School went into cardiac arrest Wednesday morning in the school. The girl collapsed right in the school's lobby, around the time of the opening bell. 

Investigative Post: Studies Show Peace Bridge Neighbors Pay With Health

10:34 AM, May 23, 2013

An Investigative Post report has found a strong link between Peace Bridge pollution, especially diesel truck fumes, and high asthma rates in the neighborhood adjacent to the bridge.

Nushawn Williams HIV Status Now In Question

10:33 AM, May 23, 2013

It was revealed in court Tuesday that Nushawn Williams is not HIV positive according to his attorney.

East Aurora Man Injured in Motorcycle Accident

9:50 AM, May 23, 2013

A East Aurora man is in serious condition after he crashed his motorcycle.

Baby Born In Car On The Thruway

12:20 AM, May 23, 2013

Just before the Williams Street exit, a Western New York couple welcomed their sixth child into the world.

100 Jobs Leaving Fisher Price in East Aurora

12:19 AM, May 23, 2013

Most of the people affected are being offered to transfer to El Segundo, California, where Mattel, the toymaker's parent company, has it's North American Division Headquarters.

Volunteers Surprise Cancer Patient

12:18 AM, May 23, 2013

Volunteers from Special Spaces Buffalo have done it again! They have given a bedroom makeover to a little girl suffering from leukemia. 9-Year old Stella Usiak could not be happier with her new bedroom!

Niagara County SPCA Improving

12:14 AM, May 23, 2013

More than a year after a scathing report revealed several issues at the SPCA of Niagara, the new people in charge say things are improving.

Clarence School Budget Fails

12:14 AM, May 23, 2013

Voters in the Clarence Central School District voted down a budget with a proposed 9.8% school tax increase.

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