NY grandparents who vanished on religious road trip found dead in embankment in West...
A family of upstate New York grandparents who went missing while on a religious road trip were found dead next to their car in West Virginia on Saturday, police said on Saturday. The four elderly relatives, identified by authorities as Dr. Kishore Divan, 89, Asha Divan, 85, Shailesh Divan, 86, and Gita Divan, 84,...
Thousands Enjoyed Good Vibes & Great Food At The Hood Taste of Buffalo [PHOTOS]
Summer time in Buffalo and Western New York is full of significant events to do just about every single day. Given that we only have about 3 months of warm weather, it often means our to-do lists are full to the brim with activities to get to. If you were...
A Buffalo deli will be moving to Allentown this fall
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo deli will soon be moving from the city's West Side to Allen Street. Dalfonso’s Italian Imports — now at 445 Rhode Island St. in the Five Points neighborhood — announced on Instagram that it will be moving to 162 Allen St. in early fall.
Red Cross aids 7 after Buffalo home fire causes $60K damage
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Red Cross is assisting seven people after a fire rolled through a Buffalo home Sunday night. The fire at 42 Garner Ave., on the city's Upper West Side, happened shortly before 8 p.m. Sunday. A spokesperson for the the Buffalo Fire Department told 2 On Your Side that the fire involved a...
Memorial ride held for Lancaster man killed in motorcycle crash
LANCASTER, N.Y. — Nearly a week after Adam Curtis was killed in a motorcycle crash in Lancaster, friends and family of the 30-year-old gathered Sunday for a memorial ride in his honor. According to Lancaster Police, Adam was driving eastbound on Broadway on Monday night, July 28. His motorcycle...
10 Exciting Jazz Events in August Not to Miss!
August is here, and with it comes an exciting sprint to Labor Day filled with the vibrant sounds of jazz throughout our community. From rooftop vibes under the summer sky to New Orleans-style celebrations in the streets, this month offers something special for everyone. Whether you’re a longtime jazz enthusiast or...
Opportunity Knocks: 597-605 Elmwood Avenue
Sometimes “Truth is stranger than fiction.” That is the case with 597-605 Elmwood Avenue, which has left its immediate neighbors scratching their collective head for years. Missing owner, property damage, vagrants, closures, graffiti, garbage, 311 calls, drugs, ambulances, block club meetings… the list goes on and...
Man facing charges for taking airport vehicle on joyride through the airport
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — A man sparked chaos at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport after taking an airport vehicle for a joyride, leaving a trail of damage. An NFTA spokesperson says the man, who is from out of state, allegedly got into a cart that was left unattended with the keys still in it. Cell phone video...
Hamburg Pizzeria finds 142-year-old newspaper during renovation
HAMBURG, N.Y. — A local pizzeria is dishing out more than just slices these days — it’s serving up a piece of history nearly 150 years old. While renovating the front of Now Pizzeria on Main Street, a contractor made an unexpected discovery inside the walls: a crumbling newspaper from 1881.
A look at what’s new at the Erie County Fair this year
This weekend on In Focus, we're taking a closer look at county fairs across New York state. JoDee Kenney spoke with Jessica Underberg, CEO of the Erie County Fair, one of the top 20 fairs in the country. There are a lot of new things at this year's fair, including...