N.Y. food assistance programs on alert amid partial government shutdown
Leaders with in Erie County, a longtime community agency working to combat hunger, say the latest government shutdown brings with it a sense of uncertainty for the thousands of federal employees and contractors who are furloughed or working without pay. "We do brace for an increased demand at our respective...
Livonia man arrested on burglary, grand larceny charges
LIVONIA — A 55-year-old Livonia man has been arrested on felony burglary and grand larceny charges following a July break-in at a business on East Lake Road. Thomas Williamee was taken into custody Sept. 26 in Erie County without incident, according to Livingston County Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty. Deputies...
Customs backlog in Canada triggers heavy traffic across Western New York
Heavy traffic continued Wednesday afternoon as customs officials on the Canadian bridges worked through a backlog of commercial traffic. Major highways north and south of Buffalo were impacted and several roads and exits on the 190 were closed.
Comedian Bert Kreischer coming to Shea’s in March
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A popular comedian is coming to Buffalo in 2026. Comedian Bert Kreischer will be making a stop at Shea's on March 1 as part of the comedian's North American 'Permission to Party' tour. From his initial Rolling Stone profile "Number One Partier in the Nation" to...
Body recovered by U.S. Coast Guard in Buffalo waters; investigation underway
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A body was pulled from the water Wednesday in the City of Buffalo. Buffalo emergency crews were notified shortly before 7:30 p.m. Wednesday that a male of an unknown age had entered the water near Mile Marker 8.2 at the Foot of Ferry, a city spokesperson told 2 On Your Side.
Lawmakers call on Public Service Commission to add public hearing in WNY for NYSEG,...
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Frustration over a proposed utility rate hike for NYSEG and RG&E has sparked two local leaders to demand that ratepayers in Western New York get a chance to speak in person. In a letter to the New York State Public Service Commission, the state's utility regulator,...
Buffalo man charged after being found with cocaine, methamphetamine
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo man is facing new charges after police find drugs, ammunition in residence. The U.S. Attorney's Office has announced that Julius M. Hatten, 35, of Buffalo, was arrested and charged with intent to distribute cocaine and methamphetamine, and an additional charge of being a felon in possession...
Every Child Matters walk held in Niagara Falls
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — Tuesday night, hundreds of people will be walking a mile in Niagara Falls to remember the children impacted by residential boarding schools. It's part of Orange Shirt Day meant to educate people about the impact Indigenous residential schools had on generations of Native Americans and Canadians....
Bank of America offering free admission to Buffalo museums for cardholders
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Bank of America is offering a special offer to cardholders this weekend. Those with Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cards are eligible for free admission to three Buffalo museums this weekend. Cardholders can enter the Buffalo AKG Art...
‘We are drowning’: Trend of higher rent and lower quality of life at mobile...
TOWN OF HAMBURG, N.Y. (WKBW) — What started as a rat problem in Hamburg is now pointing to a larger issue for neighbors who live in mobile home parks. "We gotta help these families," said Yvonne Maldonado, organizer with Manufactured Housing Action, an advocacy group. "We are drowning. The cost of living is so high."
