Six charged in $1.3M fraud scheme tied to Southern Tier
Federal prosecutors say six people from Buffalo are accused of a large-scale bank fraud and identity theft scheme that reached into the Southern Tier. According to a federal indictment, the suspects allegedly used stolen identities and fake documents to open fraudulent bank accounts at multiple financial institutions, including Corning Credit Union.
Buffalo woman celebrates 100th birthday
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Friends and family celebrated Norine Kawczynski’s 100th birthday on Sunday at Father Baker Manor in Orchard Park. Kawczynski said it was extremely special to be able to celebrate with her family. “Very exciting,” she said. “It’s just wonderful to have them here and they can spend and enjoy the day with […]
Girl Left with Broken Bones After Brutal Gang Attack in Niagara Falls
LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW: Law enforcement received a call around 1:25pm on April 28th after reports of an assault with serious injury and responded to Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. The 911 caller said that she and her sister were "jumped by a group of [three or more] females." At the time of the […]
West Side Gem Reborn: Leasing Begins at 319 Connecticut Street
Renovations on an historic building at 319 Connecticut Street are nearly complete and leasing at the West Side beauty is now underway. The circa-1890 building contains nine apartments and first floor commercial space. The project is being developed by Angelo Tomasello (The Locke Group) and Matt Green (Ryze Real Estate), in partnership with Nick DeMarco and Brady Phelps of Maverick Development. The development...
Tool Library launches Little Free Seed Library to grow community sharing in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Tool Library is expanding its mission of reuse and accessibility beyond tools, offering residents a way to share and grow through its Little Free Seed Library located in a pocket park outside its Main Street storefront. Darren Cotton, executive director of The Tool Library, described...
Gas spikes 25 cents to $4.41/ gallon in Buffalo
Gas prices jump 25 cents, Daemen to completely renovate Daemen Hall, Destination Niagara USA celebrates tourism week, and tickets are pricey again for Sabres playoff games.
Madigan points to smart oversight, strong schools, responsible spending in bid for school board
I am running for the Grand Island Central School District Board of Education to bring disciplined oversight, transparent decision-making, responsible financial management, and a renewed focus on strengthening both vocational and traditional education. I have been a Grand Island resident since 1987 and am now retired following a long and...
Rabies Baits Will Be Spread Across Western New York Starting This Week
Low Flying Planes and Helicopters will spead the rabies vaccines packets this week
Wealth is exiting New York, including Buffalo
More higher wage earners and other people of means are leaving the state than moving here. The Sun Belt is cashing in, also pockets of the Northeast and Midwest. There’s a lot of depressing statistics about Western New York and its economy. Our job growth is stagnant and our population is shrinking.
Car crashes through Thruway Plaza store
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — Police and firefighters responded to a shoe store at the Thruway Plaza in Cheektowaga early Monday morning after a car crashed through it. 2 On Your Side had a photographer at the scene, who saw a red sedan inside the DTLR store along with extensive damage to the storefront.
