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Local marijuana stores opened a year ago
BUFFALO, N.Y. — With it being a year since the first marijuana stores started opening in Western New York, 2 On Your Side checked in with an attorney who specializes in the cannabis industry. Last July, Western New York saw its first marijuana stores open after years of planning.
Man dies following Wednesday morning crash in Orchard Park
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — A Lancaster man died following a crash that happened Wednesday morning in Orchard Park. A crash was reported at 6:22 a.m. Wednesday on Southwestern Boulevard near Hazel Court. That's where Orchard Park Police said a vehicle left the roadway, then struck a vehicle that was parked in a home's driveway.
Bomb threat under investigation in Fredonia
FREDONIA, N.Y. — Several agencies responded to a report of a bomb threat in the Village of Fredonia on Thursday morning. Fredonia Police received a call around 8 a.m. Thursday that a person inside a vehicle parked at Crosby's on East Main Street was using a shotgun to honk the horn of the car while sitting in the back seat.
Subaru Buffalo 4-mile chase to run Friday
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Friday is looking like perfect running weather, so get out those sneakers. The 42nd annual Subaru Buffalo 4-mile chase will kick off on Friday, July 19 on Elmwood Avenue at 7 p.m. During the race, portions of the following roads will be closed from 6:30 p.m....
WNY food programs awarded $1.9 million as part of Gov. Hochul’s initiative
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Two Western New York organizations were awarded a total of $1.9 million for food initiatives. As part of Governor Kathy Hochul’s New York Food for New York Families Program, the funding will help New York farmers, keep a steady food supply chain, as well as fund projects that promotes New York-grown food purchases and distribution to underserved communities.
38th Annual New York Wine Classic winners announced
ALBANY, N.Y. — The 38th annual New York Wine Classic, a nationally recognized competition, selected its winners on Wednesday during a live virtual event hosted by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation. Weis Vineyards earned the two top awards in this years competition, Winery of the Year and...
Buffalo Police provide update in fatal domestic incident
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Police have provided an update into the investigation of a fatal domestic incident that resulted in the death of two people. On Saturday, police were called to a home on the 700 block of Ashland Avenue for a report of a stabbing. When they arrived on scene, they found a 24-year-old woman stabbed and slashed. She was taken by ambulance to ECMC where she later died.
Immigrants from around the globe launch businesses in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Ahmed Elbaneh has seen the number of people who want to open a business soar since the pandemic, especially among people who lost their jobs. His hundreds of clients — most of whom are immigrants — own clothing stores, smoothie shop, video game stores, coffee shops and even a banquet center.
University at Buffalo projects earn seed money to use artificial intelligence
AMHERST, N.Y. — University at Buffalo announced on Thursday that four health care projects will each be awarded $50,000 to use for artificial intelligence. The funding, which totals $200,000, comes from a partnership with UB Office of the Vice President for Research, Economic Development and the Office of the Vice President for Health Sciences.
2 brothers and their uncle sentenced to prison for 2023 beating
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Three people were sentenced to prison following a violent attack in the Broadway-Bailey neighborhood in 2023. According to the Erie County District Attorney’s Office, brothers Amonti Atkins, 24, and Amari Atkins, 28, both of Buffalo, pleaded guilty to attempted murder, assault, and gang assault. They were both sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison and five years of post-release supervision.
Buffalo Police looking for missing 15-year-old
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Police Department is looking for the community's help in locating 15-year-old Natasha Gonzalez. Natasha was last seen in the area of Walden and Wood Avenues. She also possibly could be near Chadduck St, 7th St, or Ada Pl according to police. Police describe Natasha...
Hochul adds 28 family and civil court judges across NYS in effort to decrease case backlog
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation Thursday which plans to reduce case backlog in both family and civil courts. The new law will add 28 judges across the state and 16 judges for New York City. "Civil and family courts adjudicate some of the most...
Erie County Sheriff's looking for missing teen
CATTARAUGUS COUNTY, N.Y. — The Erie County Sheriff's Office is looking for the community's help in locating 16-year-old Brianna Hogue. Brianna was reported as missing on July 17 from Cattaraugus County and is believed to be with a female companion. She was last seen wearing a white tank top, grey sweatpants, and white sneakers.
State Police arrest a man for public lewdness in Walmart
LOCKPORT, N.Y. — The New York State Police say they arrested a 45-year-old Lockport man for alleged public lewdness while in the electronics section of Walmart. Troopers were called to the Walmart on South Transit Road in Lockport on July 15 just after 9pm for a report of a man watching inappropriate videos on a display phone in the store's electronics section, and acting inappropriately while sitting in an electronic scooter.
Attica inmate sentenced for assault on civilian employee
WARSAW, N.Y. — A Wyoming County man will serve at least 15 years in prison for crimes committed against a civilian employee at the Attica Correctional Facility. Emmanuel Jenkins, 38, was sentenced on four charges Wednesday:. 15 years in prison, followed by 20 years post-release supervision for Attempted Rape...
Fishermen spend 5-hours in Lake Ontario while swimming ashore to safety
KENDALL, N.Y. — The Orleans County Sheriff's Office shared a fascinating story of two fisherman whose boat was sinking in Lake Ontario and no one around to help. Although the situation could have been really bad, the two fishermen were able to save themselves by swimming 5-miles to shore.
NYS State Parks & Historic Sites encourages people to visit Great Lakes 360 museum
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — A new living museum has officially opened in Niagara Falls at the former Niagara Gorge Discovery Center. The NYS Governor had announced the Great Lakes 360 opening on Friday, July 12 and in a press release said she hopes this project will attract new visitors and reconnect the people of Niagara Falls.
Here's the most delayed route at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport
BUFFALO, N.Y. — If you're flying from Buffalo and connecting through the Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, you may want to build in some extra time for your travel plans. That's the most delayed route at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, according to the latest on-time data...
State issues new guidance for eating fish from WNY waterways
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Health has updated guidelines for consuming fish caught by anglers. Rather than a blanket approach, the state health department now has species specific consumption guidelines. "In some places we were being under protective, and in some places we were being...
New York officials are advocating for fentanyl legislation targeting dealers, new substances
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Officials across the state gathered Wednesday to announce their support for bipartisan legislation that seeks to combat the ongoing opioid epidemic across the state and the nation. Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael Keane was joined by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney and Erie County...
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