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Injured on the Homefront

11:45 PM, Feb 6, 2012

Nick Pilozzi spent his life planning for a military career.  He went through basic training, advanced infantry training, and was ready for his first deployment

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More Environmental Testing Expected in LeRoy

11:45 PM, Feb 6, 2012

The LeRoy school district retained an environmental testing firm to re-evaluate each area of the junior-senior high school to reassure the community the building is safe.

Tragedy At The Falls: The Ice Bridge Disaster Of 1912

11:45 PM, Feb 6, 2012

The beautiful natural phenomena that is the Niagara Falls ice bridge wasn't always off limits. However a terrible tragedy 100 years ago changed that.

2 On Your Side's Super Bowl Commercial

11:44 PM, Feb 6, 2012

Since most other companies are showing their Super Bowl commercials before the game, 2 On Your Side figured we would too!

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Make a Wish Helps Child Experience Being a Fireman

5:25 PM, Feb 6, 2012

One local child got his wish this weekend when the Make a Wish foundation and the Wendelville Fire Company helped Johnathan become a fireman.

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Annual Event is for the Birds

3:54 PM, Feb 6, 2012

Organizers of the annual Great Backyard Bird Count say milder temperatures and scant snow may increase the numbers of American robins and Eastern phoebes in this year's count, coming up Feb. 17 to 20.

Orleans County Drug Raid Leads to 10 Arrests

8:37 AM, Feb 6, 2012

 A three month long investigation into the sale and distribution of crack cocaine has led to the arrest of ten people in Orleans County.

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Catholic Leaders Criticize Obama, Birth Control Rules During Mass

11:43 PM, Feb 5, 2012

Catholics across the country heard something unusual at mass this weekend regarding a decision by the Obama Administration involving birth control.

Illegal Alien Arrested in Truck Inspection

11:28 PM, Feb 5, 2012

State Police have arrested a man they say was in the United States illegally during a commercial truck inspection on Interstate 86.

Hall Of Fame Denies Reed Again

11:10 PM, Feb 5, 2012

Bills wide receiver is once again denied entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

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Snowman Making Challenge With No Snow?

5:07 PM, Feb 5, 2012

BlueCross BlueShield of WNY kicked off a series of events this Sunday with a snowman making contest at Martin Luther King Jr. Park... only there was no snow!

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Officials: Niagara County Won't Accept LeRoy Waste

5:07 PM, Feb 5, 2012

Officials from Niagara County have refused a plan to relocate barrels from a Federal Superfund site in Le Roy to a CWM Chemical facility located near the Lewiston-Porter School District.

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Proposed Legislation for Social Media Pages for the Deceased

5:05 PM, Feb 5, 2012

Signing up for Facebook isn't exactly a "till death do us part" agreement.... Or is it? A new proposal is on the books about who decides what happens to your social networking legacy when you die.

Aldi Stores Hiring in WNY

8:13 AM, Feb 5, 2012

The grocery store Aldi is hiring new managers here in Western New York. A hiring event is being held in Dunkirk, Jamestown, and Olean on Tuesday.

State Attorney General to Meet with SPCA Niagara Board

7:23 AM, Feb 5, 2012

NIAGARA FALLS, NY-- With news of an inquiry by the state Attorney General, you can add a state Senator to the list of those calling for the entire SPCA of Niagara Board of Directors to step down.

Niagara Air Base Could Lose National Guard Unit in Budget Cuts

7:23 AM, Feb 5, 2012

The Pentagon is looking to cut $500 billion in defense spending cuts in the next ten years and the Niagara Falls Air Base could see some of those cuts as soon as next year.

Repair The Square

10:23 PM, Feb 4, 2012

Occupy Buffalo's efforts to fix damage to Niagara Square landscape greeted lukewarmly by city crew which advises, "we'll take it from here." Master Gardener proclaims the square "a mess".

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Pizzerias Gear Up For Super Bowl Sunday

7:34 PM, Feb 4, 2012

Super Bowl Sunday is almost here and even if the Bills aren't playing some local businesses are cashing in on the big game.

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Vigil For 14-year Old Angela Keim Called Off

6:18 PM, Feb 4, 2012

As family and friends of 14-year old Angela Keim continue to mourn her death, a vigil that was scheduled for Friday night has been called off according to her father, George Kuntz.

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State Releases Report on Investigation of LeRoy Illnesses

6:17 PM, Feb 4, 2012

The state Department of Health has just released a nine-page report of the investigation into the cluster of Le Roy students suffering from unusual neurological symptoms, providing the first detailed look at the inquiry into the cluster of illnesses that has drawn international attention.

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NYSEG Offering Credit Monitoring Following Data Breach

3:35 AM, Feb 4, 2012

We previously reported in January that NYSEG and sister utility RG&E would inform customers of the data breach involving both personal and financial information.

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Bishop Takes Stand on New Federal Health Mandate

12:50 AM, Feb 4, 2012

As of August, 2013, Washington is requiring most employers, including Catholic employers, to provide certain health care coverage, Bishop Edward Kmiec, says jeopardizes religious freedom.

SPCA of Niagara Hires New Vet; Volunteers File Complaint

12:50 AM, Feb 4, 2012

Pending their selection of an interim Executive Director, the Niagara County SPCA has hired the services of Dr. Grant Hobika, DVM, to the staff of its facility on Lockport Road.

What's Next for Occupy?

12:49 AM, Feb 4, 2012

Protestors with Occupy Buffalo promised Thursday the public has not seen the last of them.

Niagara County Corrections Officer Faces Sex Abuse Charges

12:49 AM, Feb 4, 2012

The Niagara County Sheriff's Department says Correction Officer David Elliott has been arrested on charges of Sexual Abuse in the 2nd Degree and Official Misconduct.

Heroes Needed for Seizure Dog

12:49 AM, Feb 4, 2012

Sassy is not just a companion for 5 year old Jonathan.  He can help him with his rare form of epilepsy, but it will cost $15,000.  You can make a difference.

Buffalo Gang Members Indicted for Racketeering and Drugs

12:48 AM, Feb 4, 2012

Six additional members and associates of the 10th Street Gang have been indicted on racketeering, drug and firearm charges.

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