Western New York News

Vandal Targets Clarence Election Sign

Tuesday, voters across the state will decide whether to approve property tax increases to fund public schools. In the Town of Clarence, where voters are being asked to approve a tax hike of nearly ten-percent, someone vandalized a sign paid for by those opposing the increase.

With Lopez Gone, Focus Shifts to Silver

Disgraced Assemblyman Vito Lopez resigned Monday morning, but Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver remains under fire for not doing more to curb Lopez's years of alleged sexual harassment of aides.

Longaberger Co. to make pottery in WNY

The Ohio-based Longaberger basket company is going to resume making its pottery in the United States

Past Offenders Show Up to Provide DNA Samples

An unusual drop-in collection process wrapped up Saturday at Erie Community College; offenders convicted of crimes turned up to provide a sample of their DNA.

Man Picked Up by Hamburg Police After Leaving Scene of Car Crash

Man walked away from police, and into Lake Erie.

Niagara Falls Teen Dies in Crash on Walmore Road

The car failed to negotiate a turn on Walmore Road in Lewiston, struck a pole and rolled. Two of the three occupants were ejected and one died.

Passenger Rescued from Clinton Street Crash

A good Samaritan pulled a victim from the burning wreckage of a vehicle that crashed on Clinton Street Saturday at about 3 p.m.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Cambria

A motorcyclist who failed to negotiate a turn onto Plank Road from the intersection of Ridge and North Ridge roads lost his life today.

Niagara Falls Man Killed in a Shooting

Niagara Falls Police are asking for help solving a deadly shooting that happened just before 5 a.m. Sunday morning.

Lawmaker Calls on Sheriff to Enforce SAFE Act

Eric Mower & Associates Ends Pricey Relationship With BMHA

A public relations firm cast in a bad light by its no-bid, $325 an hour contract with the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority is walking away from the work.

6-Year-Old Struck By Minivan is Back Home

She's recuperating at home after being hit by a minivan in East Pembroke in Genesee County late Friday afternoon.

Unique Eats: Glen Park Tavern

Glen Park Tavern is open 11:30 to 10 Monday through Thursday, until 11 on Fridays and Saturdays, and 4 to 9 on Sundays, when you'll often find live music.

Court Fight Between Mario Williams & Ex-Fiancee Gets Ugly

The court fight over a $785,000 engagement ring betweeen Bills Defensive End Mario Williams and his ex-fiancee, Erin Marzouki, is getting ugly.

Elderly Man Seriously Burned in Explosion

An Orleans County man is recovering following an explosion at his home.

Earthquake, Aftershock Reported in Shawville, Quebec

Earthquakes Canada is reporting a 5.2 magnitude earthquake in Shawville, Quebec just before 10am this morning, followed by a 4.1M aftershock.

Teen Sentenced in Puppy Burning Apologizes

Diondre Brown was sentenced to six months in jail and five years probation.

Warsaw Mother Accused of Leaving Kids in Car Alone While She Went Shopping

A Warsaw mother is facing charges after she allegedly left her three children alone in a car while she was shopping.

State Pushes 'Buckle Up' Program

A statewide campaign called "Buckle Up New York" kicks off May 20, urging residents to wear seat belts while driving and cracking down on those who don't.

MLK Splash Pad to Open June 1st

It's been a long process full of delays, but finally The City of Buffalo began it's final testing on the MLK Park splash pad Thursday.

Dock Expansion at Canalside

It just got a lot easier for folks to get close to the water at Buffalo's Canalside.

Motorcyclist Dies in Crash in Depew

Police in Depew are investigating a deadly motorcycle accident.

Dead Fish Removed From Hoyt Lake

Dead fish, a rotten smell and trash all over the place.  Those have been some of the big problems at Hoyt Lake.

Is Progress Pushing People Out in Buffalo?

The Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus is growing fast and residents in and around the booming area want to make sure progress isn't pushing people out.

Howard's Hard Stance

Erie County Sheriff Tim Howard ratchets up his opposition to NY Safe Act, by lending his support to a court action aimed at striking down New York's controversial new gun laws.

Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts in WNY

U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is in his native Western New York today to help mark the 10th anniversary of the Robert H. Jackson Center.

Seneca Leaders Sound Off On State Casino Threat

The Seneca Nation leader responds to Governor Cuomo's talk of private casino competition.

NY to Spend $90M to Upgrade Parks

New York's state parks and historic sites will receive $90 million in funding for nearly 90 construction projects through the NY Works program, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Friday.

Man Gets Others' Medical Information Mistakenly Sent To Him

Contacts 2 On Your Side in an effort to get the problem resolved, and to protect the privacy of individuals who he says were luck that their information didn;t fall into the hands of a dishonest person.

Old Falls Street Ready for Summer

The summer schedule of events for Old Falls Street was announced Thursday, and it includes some new features for this year.