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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.

Cuomo in WNY to Unveil 'Tax-Free NY'

12:13 AM, May 23, 2013

Cuomo is scheduled to make an announcement at the UB Center for the Arts in Amherst at one o'clock this afternoon.

Senate Rejects Gillibrand's SNAP Plan

12:13 AM, May 23, 2013

Congress appears almost certain to cut the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program formerly known as food stamps.

Results From School Budget Votes

6:09 PM, May 22, 2013

School districts announced the results of their school budget votes Tuesday night.

WNY Woman's Eyewitness Account Of Oklahoma Tornado

12:43 PM, May 22, 2013

Mellissa Marranca-VanWyk of Depew was in a plane preparing to leave Oklahoma City when she could see the tornado from approach from beyond the airfield.

Schumer Refinances Home and Gillibrand Sells Building Lot

12:12 PM, May 22, 2013

New York's two Democratic senators readjusted their real-estate portfolios in 2012, according to annual personal financial disclosure documents released Wednesday morning.

Dog Seriously Burned in House Fire Needs Your Help

10:33 AM, May 22, 2013

A Labrador Retriever who escaped following a fire at a home in Buffalo and was seriously burned needs your help.

Soft-Money Contributions on the Rise in New York

10:10 AM, May 22, 2013

Contributions to New York's limitless campaign accounts soared 24 percent over six years, jumping to a total of $87 million, a report Tuesday found.

Driver Killed After Hitting Tree in Chautauqua County

9:48 AM, May 22, 2013

Chautauqua County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating a deadly accident in the Town of Pomfret.

Jamestown Police Search for Missing Teen

12:24 AM, May 22, 2013

Police in Jamestown are asking for help in finding a missing teenager.

Water Line Break Closes Lackawanna City Hall; Courts Remain Open

12:24 AM, May 22, 2013

A water main break has forced the shutdown of Lackawanna City Hall for the rest of the day. Three floors of city hall suffered some minor flooding as a result.

Gun-rights groups vow not to comply with SAFE Act

12:24 AM, May 22, 2013

A few hundred gun-rights supporters rallied at the state Capitol on Tuesday, calling on their fellow firearms owners to flout New York's controversial new gun laws.

2 Firefighters Hurt Battling Blaze in Genesee County

12:23 AM, May 22, 2013

Two firefighters are recovering after they were injured in a house fire in Genesee County.

Erie Co. Democratic Chairman Calls Out Sheriff on NY Safe Act

12:23 AM, May 22, 2013

The chairman of the Erie County Democratic party is calling out Erie County Sheriff Tim Howard for comments the sheriff made that he would not enforce the NY Safe Act.

Perfect Match Meets Face to Face

12:22 AM, May 22, 2013

AnnaLynn is here to share her story of survival and hope because of Jesse's selfless choice to donate. 

Assembly To Pass Bill Giving Tuition Aid to Immigrants

12:19 AM, May 22, 2013

The state Assembly proposed legislation Tuesday that would allow undocumented immigrants access to financial aid for higher education, but Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Senate Republicans signaled that the legislation does not have a bright future.

LeRoy Police Make Arrest in Sex Assault Case

12:13 AM, May 22, 2013

Police in the Genesee County Village of LeRoy have made an arrest in a sexual assault case.

Is Kearns Now Persona Non Grata In Albany?

7:37 PM, May 21, 2013

It's a pretty safe bet that Buffalo Assemblyman Mickey Kearns and Speaker Sheldon Silver will not be exchanging holiday cards this year.

Buffalo Has Limited Success In Timing Out Street Lights

7:34 PM, May 21, 2013

One of the biggest frustrations drivers deal with is getting stopped by one red light after another; some streets in the City of Buffalo have been notorious for the stop and go driving.

Brothers Charged In Decades Long Sexual Abuse Cases

6:11 PM, May 21, 2013

Two brothers are under arrest accused of sex crimes, some of which may have taken place as long as thirty years ago.

Chets Dog House Gets Ready To Reopen

6:06 PM, May 21, 2013

For seventy five years, Chet's Dog House has been serving good food and conversation in Niagara County. Closed for the past four years, Chet's is ready to reopen.

Ken-Ton Teacher Placed on Administrative Leave

4:19 PM, May 21, 2013

Town of Tonawanda Police said Tuesday they're working with the Erie County District Attorney's office to investigate possible criminal acts committed by a Ken-Ton teacher.

Kenmore Restaurant Owner Found Dead

2:29 PM, May 21, 2013

Police confirmed the victim's name is Jim Cottone. Cottone was the owner of Malone's Bar, a popular neighborhood tavern.

Past Offenders Show Up to Provide DNA Samples

11:35 AM, May 21, 2013

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.

Supreme Court Will Rule on Prayer at Government Meetings

10:10 AM, May 21, 2013

The small town of Greece, N.Y., could set a new precedent on the issue of religious expression.

Woman Shot in the Face by Drive-by Paintball Shooting

3:07 AM, May 21, 2013

A woman celebrating her last day of classes at the University at Buffalo was the victim of a drive-by paintball shooting.

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