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NYS Comptroller's Office seeks transparency, cost estimates on Clean Energy Climate Act Plan
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The implementation of New York State's "ambitious" clean energy transition plan under the 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act has drawn scrutiny from the New York State Comptroller's Office as to its planning and costs in a newly released 58-page audit report. In a statement...
Changes to New York State school lockdowns to take effect in the fall
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — This fall, a new mandate will change how lockdown drills are conducted in New York State schools. The mandate passed by the New York State Board of Regents on Monday, reads “Notice to parents and those in parental relations regarding drills must be made within one week before each drill”
National AI Institute for Exceptional Education at UB
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The New York State budget allocated $275 million to create and launch a state-of-the-art artificial intelligence computing center on the University at Buffalo's campus, home to the National A-I Institute for Exceptional Education. State leaders toured the facility on Wednesday where students are developing a variety...
Tornado devastates New York community
ROME, N.Y. — Another wave of severe storms pummeled a wide swath of the United States and Canada, leading to flash floods and water rescues Wednesday in the Ozark Mountains, dropping a tornado that ravaged a community in upstate New York and stranding drivers in high water around Toronto.
North Tonawanda approves cryptocurrency mining moratorium
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. — Tuesday night, the City of North Tonawanda put a moratorium on any new cryptocurrency mining operations in the city. Wednesday afternoon, 2 On Your Side talked with the Mayor of North Tonawanda about what this means for the future of these data processing centers in North Tonawanda and the one that's already there.
AT&T network service outage is impacting 911 calls in Genesee County
BATAVIA, N.Y. — The Genesee County Sheriff's Office is warning people that AT&T is experiencing a network service outage and that it's impacting the company's wireless customers who are attempting to call. People with AT&T cellphones "may experience interruptions, degradation, or the inability to connect when calling 911," the...
Buffalo Music Hall of Fame announces class of 2024
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame welcomed 10 new musicians to their 2024 class on Wednesday. Phil Aguglia - A Grammy nominated music teacher and sought after conductor, clinician and speaker. Aguglia's received awards and nominations from People Magazine, Walt Disney Corporation, the Buffalo Bills and more.
Man arrested over stolen can of beer at Red Hot Chili Peppers concert
DARIEN CENTER, N.Y. — A stolen can of beer led to an arrest Friday night at Darien Lake Amphitheater. A 26-year-old man from Avon, in Livingston County, allegedly stole a can of beer from a concession stand during the Red hot Chili Peppers concert. The man was arrested and charged with petit larceny, the Genesee County Sheriff's office said in a statement on Wednesday afternoon.
2 young males stabbed downtown; Buffalo Police launch investigation
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Police launched an investigation after two young males were stabbed Wednesday in downtown Buffalo. The stabbing happened shortly before 12:30 p.m. Wednesday near Main and Mohawk streets. Central District officers who arrived at the scene found two males who, according to a spokesperson for Buffalo Police, "were stabbed in connection with a fight involving other people."
Brett Young's Terminal B concert has been canceled
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Brett Young’s concert in Buffalo has been canceled due to illness, officials say. He was scheduled to perform Thursday at the Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B. Officials note that refunds for tickets will be automatically processed, and “apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate fans'...
Free summer meals available for students
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Free summer meals are now available for students across Western New York. On Wednesday, Buffalo’s Free Summer Meals program kicked off with the goal of making sure kids eat healthy and stay active in the summer months. The free meals are available to all children...
Clarence man sentenced for stealing more than $150K from clients
BUFFALO, N.Y. — An investment banker sentenced to jail for stealing money from two clients. Damian Baird, 52, of Clarence, was sentenced to a year in jail on July 10 in Erie County Court. According to the Erie County District Attorney's Office, between February and March 2023, Baird stole...
Missing teen from Lockport
LOCKPORT, N.Y. — The Niagara County Sheriff's Office is looking for the community's help in locating 13-year-old Bra'Onna Gibson. Bra'Onna went missing in the area of Old Niagara Road and Lake Avenue in Lockport. She was last seen wearing a pink hooded shirt, and black sweatpants according to police.
Help name a FLOmingo boat at Hoyt Lake
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo's Olmsted Parks Conservancy is asking the community to help name the beloved FLOmingo boats at Hoyt Lake. The group posted to their social media accounts on Wednesday writing "All of the submissions for FLOmingo names have been collected, and now it’s YOUR TURN, to vote on which 8 names will be the winners!"
Lancaster subcontractor sentenced to five years probation
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Lancaster man was sentenced to five years of probation Tuesday for stealing nearly $173K in pay from a former boss. George Bonnes pleaded guilty on May 7 to a Class 'C' felony of grand larceny in the Second Degree. He agreed to pay back the money to his former employer, but so far, Bonnes hasn't.
SUNY Niagara earns $50k grant for marketing and outreach
SANBORN, N.Y. — SUNY Niagara earned a $50,000 grant from the Lumina Foundation on Wednesday. The college's social media team participated in the foundation's first ever 'Instagram Challenge' where they had to submit a 90-second Instagram reel to show off the college's 'excellence'. Lumina then judged reels from community colleges across the country.
Art festival that "defies definition" is coming to Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Local zinesters are invited to show their creations at ZineFest this year. Hosted by WNY Book Arts and Just Buffalo Literary Center, zine-makers can share their works starting on August 18 from noon to 5 p.m. located at 468 Washington St in the City of Buffalo.
Police investigate Smith Street shooting
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Police are investigating a shooting that happened on Tuesday night. Officers were called to the 100 block of Smith Street just before 11 p.m. When police arrived, they found a man struck by gunfire inside the residence. The 25-year-old man was taken by ambulance to...
Niagara County Sheriff's Office looking for a missing 15-year-old
NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. — The Niagara County Sheriff's Office is looking for the community's help in locating 15-year-old Jaedyn T. Birdsong. Jaedyn went missing in the area of Old Niagara Road and Lake Avenue in Lockport. He was last seen wearing a black head covering, a white shirt, and black sweatpants according to police.
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