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Doctor Treating Four New Cases in LeRoy

7:54 PM, Feb 3, 2012

LeRoy Central School District will hold a community meeting on Saturday to discuss the report on recent testing.

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Last Public Comment Period on Proposed Metro Bus & Rail Cuts

5:27 PM, Feb 3, 2012

Thousands of people from Buffalo and the surrounding areas who take the bus or train may soon have to find an alternate means of transportation.

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Super Bowl Ads Are Social Media Savvy

4:37 PM, Feb 3, 2012

On Sunday, many will tune into Channel 2 to watch the New England Patriots play New York Giants.Of course, the game is not the only draw. The colorful, funny, creative commercials also bring in people who aren't football fans.  This year's ads are helping create what some say is a second-screen Super Bowl.

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Local Group wants NFL Blackout Rule Examined

2:16 PM, Feb 3, 2012

Forget about the football, it's all about the commercials. A local chapter of the Sports Fan Coalition is purchasing TV spots on ESPN and NBC leading up to the Super Bowl this Sunday.

Bills Player Sends Local Teen To Super Bowl

11:19 AM, Feb 3, 2012

A local teen, who is dealing with a devastating loss, is going to the Super Bowl thanks to an NFL star and his classmates at Clarence High School.

Debate: Was Force Necessary to Remove Occupiers?

9:45 AM, Feb 3, 2012

One question many are asking following their removal: was police force necessary?

Arrest Made in Guilford Street Shooting

8:38 AM, Feb 3, 2012

An arrest has been made in the shooting death of a 39-year-old man early Wednesday morning.

Vigil for Murdered Metro Bus Driver

8:37 AM, Feb 3, 2012

There was a vigil Thursday night to remember a Metro Bus driver killed on his porch earlier this week.

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Wegmans Recalls Various Prepared Foods That Contain Hard-Cooked Eggs

12:03 AM, Feb 3, 2012

Wegmans is recalling hard-cooked eggs, as well as prepared foods that contain hard-cooked eggs, sold between January 23 and February 1, 2012 because the eggs may be contaminated with Listeria.

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Buffalo School Board Plans To Add Student Representative

12:02 AM, Feb 3, 2012

The Buffalo School Board is one step closer to adding a student representative to sit in on board meetings.

Man Heading to Prison for Buffalo Fatal Hit and Run

12:02 AM, Feb 3, 2012

Man who pleaded guilty in a fatal hit and run near the Broadway Market will serve up to 7 years, victim was the mother of seven.

Lindbergh Elementary Honored For Eating Healthy

12:02 AM, Feb 3, 2012

Charles Lindbergh Elementary school in Kenmore celebrated Thursday for getting an award for healthy eating.

Mayor Brown: No More Camping on City Property Following Occupy Buffalo Eviction

11:23 PM, Feb 2, 2012

Mayor Byron Brown and Buffalo Police held a press conference Thursday morning at City Hall to discuss the eviction and arrests. 

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Sheriff's Report Says Leslie Carter Died Of An Overdose

6:41 PM, Feb 2, 2012

In the late '90s, Leslie Carter was a rising teen singer. She was also the sister of Backstreet Boy Nick Carter and younger brother, Aaron, also making big names for themselves as top selling recording artists.  Now her family is in mourning over her death. Carter died in a Western New York hospital this week.

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Patriots Brady Apologizes for Comment on Buffalo Hotels

5:55 PM, Feb 2, 2012

New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady has apparently apologized for taking a shot at hotels in the Buffalo area.

Williamsville Real Estate Agent Charged With Stealing

5:41 PM, Feb 2, 2012

The Erie County District Attorney's office says Sandra Zee, 48, in her capacity as a real estate agent, stole a combined total of $30,000 from two victims.

Preparing for Third Anniversary of 3407 Crash

5:39 PM, Feb 2, 2012

In just a few days, we'll mark three years since the crash of Flight 3407 in Clarence. There is new information on the memorial to the victims and their families.

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Businesses Knock New State Law Requiring Employers To Verify Salaries

5:37 PM, Feb 2, 2012

If you've recently received a letter from your employer asking to verify your salary, you can thank a state law passed in 2010 for the extra work.

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Cost of Chicken Wings Up

3:15 PM, Feb 2, 2012

Super Bowl parties may cost some a little extra this year. The demand for chicken wings has grown throughout the years and the price of chicken wings more than doubled since last year, putting their cost at record highs.

Bills Make Hire to Guide Stadium Improvements

2:52 PM, Feb 2, 2012

The Bills announced Wednesday they've rehired Joe Frandina as Director of Construction Management. He was the team's Vice-President of Stadium Operations until he retired in 2010.

Faso Speaks to 2 On Your Side

1:40 PM, Feb 2, 2012

John Faso, the former Executive Director of the SPCA of Niagara who was fired Monday, is speaking exclusively to 2 On Your Side.

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"Miracle" Crash Survivor Identified As Evans Woman

1:32 PM, Feb 2, 2012

Erin Busch, 27, miraculously survived a horrific crash with two tractor trailers Wednesday afternoon on Route 20.  One of the truck drivers has been ticketed.

Buffalo School Board Selects Firm to Lead Superintendent Search

1:04 PM, Feb 2, 2012

The Buffalo School Board has called a special meeting for tonight to choose a search firm that will help them select a new superintendent.

Niagara University Receives $2 Million Gift

1:03 PM, Feb 2, 2012

Niagara University has received a $2 million gift from William Gacioch and his family for the renovation of Meade Hall.

Occupy Buffalo Meet to Discuss Contract

11:42 PM, Feb 1, 2012

Its been 4 months now since Occupy Buffalo protestors took over Niagara Square, and although their presence there has been very peaceful, one occupier told 2 On Your Side contract negotiations with the City have been difficult.

Library Dispute in Village of Perry: Issue for Veterans

10:32 PM, Feb 1, 2012

The plan of the Perry Library in Wyoming County to add a parking lot for the disabled has upset some neighbors who worry about property values.  But it has also raised concerns for some veterans.  

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NFTA Meets With Commuters For Third Time

10:28 PM, Feb 1, 2012

As the NFTA continues to push their cost savings plan of reducing service and eliminating some bus routes, the public that depends on metro buses and light rail are making sure their voices are heard.

Several Cars Vandalized in Niagara Falls

10:26 PM, Feb 1, 2012

Niagara Falls Police say they need the public help in their search for several people who took part in a spree of vandalism early Monday morning. The department also has some evidence that could also help them with this case.

Hassan Children Received Settlement from Orchard Park & Bridges TV

6:41 PM, Feb 1, 2012

The couple's two young children will be receiving money for their future as a result of a court settlement.

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