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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A Western New York woman celebrated her 100th birthday in style this week, complete with a crown, limousine ride and surprise party that made her feel like royalty. Marion Brush marked her centennial milestone surrounded by family members who traveled from across the country to...

State Police say a Buffalo teen aimed a laser at a helicopter, causing vision problems for the crew and forcing the aircraft to change course.

WIND ADVISORY through 1 p.m. Sunday for Niagara, Orleans, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua counties. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are possible. (Not as strong as the recent wind event) WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY from 7 a.m. Sunday to 1 a.m. Monday for Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Southern Erie counties for...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Multiple car crashes brought traffic on the 190 southbound to a crawl Friday morning. State police tell 2 on Your Side, the first crash happened around 7 a.m. near the Scajaquada exit. That crash involved a box truck and a passenger car. Crews brought the driver of the truck to the hospital for what...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Erie County residents were able to voice their concerns and question public officials face-to-face at a community summit held on Saturday. City, county and state officials were on hand for the summit as residents asked questions and learned more about local resources and services. Organizers...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The flu remains a major concern for doctors nationwide, but new state data released Friday suggests cases in Western New York may be trending downward. That news comes even as hospitalizations remain higher than they were this time last year. Dr. Thomas Russo, chief of infectious...

NORTH TONAWANDA, NY — A Grand Island man faces multiple charges after allegedly fleeing from police during a traffic stop early Saturday. Ahmad Nabowat, 22, of Grand Island, was arrested following a brief vehicle pursuit that began on River Road in North Tonawanda. A North Tonawanda officer attempted to...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A craft brewery announced Saturday that its Buffalo location would close for good at the start of next month. Froth Brewing Company — located at 700 Military Road in Buffalo's Black Rock neighborhood — said on social media that the final day for its taproom would be Sunday, Feb. 1. Froth's products...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A woman whose resilience and advocacy reshaped disability resources in Western New York has died. Natalie Barnhard-Castrogiovanni, founder of the Motion Project Foundation, was a nationally recognized voice who proved anything is possible despite a life-changing injury. The Buffalo native was...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 43-year-old man from Warsaw was sentenced on Friday after he strangled a woman to death in 2023, the Wyoming County District Attorney’s Office announced. Officials said Michael Bellaire killed Cheryl Cook at her residence in Warsaw on Nov. 2, 2023. He then stole her debit card and fled to...