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Win Free Gas With the Great Gas Giveaway

11:31 AM, May 14, 2012

2 On Your Side and NOCO have teamed up for the Great Gas Giveaway.

Court Hearing on Same Sex Marriage in New York

10:24 AM, May 16, 2012

A state appeals court Tuesday heard arguments on whether the state's open meetings laws were violated during negotiations last year to legalize same-sex marriage in New York.

Police Dispatchers Consolidated in North Tonawanda

10:23 AM, May 16, 2012

Niagara County Legislators have voted unanimously in favor of transferring North Tonawanda Police Dispatchers to the county payroll.

School Budget Voting Results

10:20 AM, May 16, 2012

Residents head to the poll to vote on their district's proposed budget.  Polls close at 9pm. 

Buffalo's Favorites: Top 10 Restaurants

7:59 AM, May 16, 2012

Because there are so many great restaurants here, and everyone has different likes and dislikes, Daybreak set out to compile a definitive list of the 10 favorite restaurants in Western New York.

Senate, Assembly Still At Odds Over Minimum Wage Increase

11:54 PM, May 15, 2012

Democrat and Republicans in the state Legislature are split over whether to increase the state's minimum wage, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo has cast doubt on whether an agreement can be reached.

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UB Study: NY Regulations Would Prevent Worst of PA Hydrofracking Problems

11:51 PM, May 15, 2012

New York's proposed regulations for hydraulic fracturing would have sufficiently curbed many of the environmental impacts experienced in Pennsylvania, according to a new study from the University at Buffalo.

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Buffalo Woman Receives Prize that Will Help Others

11:51 PM, May 15, 2012

Buffalo is known as the city of good neighbors, and here's another reason why.

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Pregnant Woman Flips Car on Route 33

11:50 PM, May 15, 2012

No word yet from police on the conditions of a pregnant woman and her toddler, who were inside a car that flipped over on the 33 near Fillmore Ave. this afternoon.

Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty in Boss's Murder

11:50 PM, May 15, 2012

A Buffalo man, accused of murdering his former boss, has pled guilty.

Lancaster Man Accused in Fatal Hit and Run in Court

11:49 PM, May 15, 2012

A man involved in a fatal hit and run in Lancaster two weeks ago was back in court Tuesday.

Niagara Falls Boxer Suffers Brutal Beating Outside The Ring

11:49 PM, May 15, 2012

Nick Casal recovering at ECMC after brutal assault in which he required 400 stitches, according to his father. 

Pegula Puts Up Greenbacks For Greenspace

11:47 PM, May 15, 2012

The Sabres billionnaire owner is keeping good on his promise to be a good neighbor in donating $120,000 to add to the greenspace at Canalside.

Legislature Looks at Moving State Primary to Sept. 13

11:42 PM, May 15, 2012

New York lawmakers will soon consider moving its state primary election back by two days after emergency responders voiced concern about holding it on Sept. 11.

Buffalo Fire Air Supply Truck Involved in Accident

8:06 PM, May 15, 2012

Buffalo Firefighters had to come to the aid of one of their co-workers Tuesday morning.

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Analyzing Day 12 of the Corasanti Trial

7:31 PM, May 15, 2012

Local D.W.I. attorney Michael Taheri analyzes Day 12 of the Corasanti trial.

Pinnacle Airlines Looking to Scale Back Pilot Reviews

6:11 PM, May 15, 2012

The families of the victims of Flight 3407 are once again upset with Pinnacle Airlines. The airline is asking a bankruptcy judge to allow them to scale back on their reviews of pilots who make mistakes in training.

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Funeral Services Held for U.S. Army Capt. Who Died During Skype Conversation

3:23 PM, May 15, 2012

The funeral service for Capt. Bruce Kevin Clark, who died in southern Afghanistan after collapsing during a Skype video chat with his wife, was held Tuesday at St. Mary's Church in Rochester.

Police ID Young Woman Killed in Shooting

3:22 PM, May 15, 2012

Police are investigating a deadly shooting that took place eary Sunday morning in the 600 block of Minnestoa Avenue.

Two Unlikely Heroes Honored In Southern Tier

2:31 PM, May 15, 2012

The Chautauqua Children's Safety Education Village honored two heroes Monday morning -- a 6-year-old girl and a 2-year-old St. Bernard.

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Forestville Motorcyclist Killed in Crash

12:54 PM, May 15, 2012

State Police are looking into a deadly accident that claimed the life of a motorcyclist

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Corasanti Trial Day 11: Accident Reconstruction

12:41 PM, May 15, 2012

The trial for Dr. James Corasanti did not resume as scheduled on Monday. 

Step Forward for Outer Harbor Development

12:19 PM, May 15, 2012

The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority says it agrees with a local congressman's call to get waterfront land out of its hands and into the hands of people who can develop it.

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Police: MLK, Jr. Park Shooting Was Not Random

12:18 PM, May 15, 2012

Following a weekend shooting at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park over the weekend, city officials say the shooting was not random and that the park is safe for people to enjoy.

Remaining Perkins Restaurants in WNY to Close

11:01 AM, May 15, 2012

This Sunday, the two remaining Perkins Restaurant locations in Western New York will close permanently.

Work on I-990 Could Cause Delays Wednesday Morning

11:00 AM, May 15, 2012

Highway maintanence on the I-990 this week could cause drivers some delays.

Labatt Canal Concerts Lineup 2012

10:34 AM, May 15, 2012

Organizers of The Canal Concert series announced the acts for this season Monday.

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Bill Would Stop Spouse Killers From Rights To Their Victim's Remains

11:53 PM, May 14, 2012

Lawmakers pushed for legislation on Monday that would close a loophole in state health law that allows someone who kills a spouse to control their remains.

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