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Buffalo man pleads guilty to assault on police officer
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo man has pleaded guilty for his role in an incident that injured a Town of Tonawanda Police officer last year. Dareious T. Akbar, 20, plead guilty in Erie County Court to two counts of Assault in the First Degree, one count of Assault Upon a Police Officer, one count of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Third Degree and one count of Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle in the Third Degree.
1984 U.S. Olympian volunteering at the Paris games
FORT ERIE, ON — We are now just ten days away from the Paris Olympics, and today we're celebrating a Western New York native who made it to the 1984 games in Los Angeles. Craig Gilbert played Team Handball in the 1984 games, and it's a sport he didn't pick up until he was enrolled at West Point.
716 Day celebrations with local organizations
BUFFALO, N.Y. — July 16th has become an unofficial holiday for Western New Yorkers, to celebrate civic pride, in honor of the 716 area code. For local non-profits and charities, it has also become an important fundraising day, thanks to the Give 716 campaign from the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres Foundations.
Chautauqua County Fair celebrates 128 years
DUNKIRK, N.Y. — Summer in Western New York is fair season. Today kicked off the opening day for the Chautauqua County Fair. It will run from Tuesday, July 16 to Sunday, July 21. The fair features midway rides by Amusements of America, animal exhibits, fair food, and many grandstand...
Biotech firm raises $5.8M for cancer drug trial
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo-based MimiVax has raised millions as it works toward commercialization of its cancer immunotherapy drug. The spin-off from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center recently raised a nearly $5.8 million convertible debt round to continue its phase 2B clinical trial for SurVaxM, its cancer immunotherapy drug. The round is expected to close by the end of August, according to CEO and co-founder Dr. Michael Ciesielski.
The Great NYS Fair to feature Flo Rida in concert lineup
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — As summer continues to heat up, the Great New York State Fair is going to be a 'wild one.' This year, the Fair will feature a concert from international hip hop artist Flo Rida. The Grammy-nominated recording artist will perform at Suburban Park on Thursday, August...
Blood drive to offer free beer and gym passes
BUFFALO, N.Y. — ConnectLife is encouraging people to give blood and to make the donation even better donors will get a gift. All July, donors will earn a voucher for a BOGO draft beer from Fattey Beer Co. and will get one free day pass to the Tonawanda Aquatic & Fitness Center.
Buffalo Police investigate fatal shooting
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Police are looking into who shot and killed a man on St. Marys Road in Buffalo. Officers were called to the first block of St. Marys Road just before 6:45 p.m. on Monday where they found a man outside who had been struck multiple times by gunfire.
Buffalo Bills name new 'Voice of the Bills' following John Murphy's retirement
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills announced on Tuesday they have found a new 'Voice of the Bills' after longtime play-by-play announcer John Murphy announced that he would be stepping away from the mic in May. In a post made to their social media pages the Buffalo Bills...
Popular meat and deli shop to close unless buyer is found
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — Watching Bryan Lozinsky work with customers is like watching a group of siblings. As people walk into Niagara Sausage Co., Lozinsky greets them all by name — or nickname. Some come into the 13-year-old shop a few times a week for one of its 50 types of sausage; others for cold cuts, cheese, fresh cut beef, meatballs or even a giant sausage-stuffed mushroom.
Two Erie County Sheriff Deputies died over the weekend
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Two deputies from the Erie County Sheriff's Office passed away over the weekend. Deputy Matthew "OC" O'Connell and Deputy Brian Kostelny from the Jail Management Division both died according to the sheriff's office's Facebook page. 2 On Your Side reached out to a spokesperson for the...
Coalition files lawsuit against Federal Highway Administration over Kensington Expressway project approval
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A month after four lawsuits were filed in the state supreme court over the approval of the Kensington Expressway project, a federal lawsuit was filed Monday against the Federal Highway Administration (FHA). The lawsuit alleges that the FHA violated the National Environmental Protection Act when it...
Cleanup underway after latest summer storm
ALDEN, N.Y. — Not even a week after tornadoes ripped through Western New York, Mother Nature came back for more Monday. Another round of severe summer weather struck the region with heavy rain, winds, and hail hitting Buffalo and its suburbs. It started in Buffalo with torrential rain, bringing...
Ralph C. Wilson Bridge continues travels through the Erie canal
ALBION, N.Y. — The Ralph C. Wilson Park Bridge spent its 11th day of travel moving from Rochester to Albion. Originally slated to arrive in Albion around 12:30, it experienced about a one-and-a-half-hour delay. The delay, however, did not keep a crowd from coming out to see the bridge.
Former Jericho Road staffer arrested after alleged theft of government grant, funds for asylum seeker support
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The effort to accept hundreds of asylum seekers here in Erie County has been dealt another disappointing blow. This time it involves the alleged theft of more than $500,000 in federal taxpayer funding. That money was intended to cover costs for the Jericho Road agency which...
What 2 Know: Give 716
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Give 716 is a 36-hour fundraiser held on July 16 by both the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres Foundation to unite the community through a giving event. It was created "as an effort to harness the generosity of our community and build a more united and prosperous Western New York for all by providing an outlet to come together on one day, our day," according to the organizer's webpage.
Terrell Davis 'in shock' after he was handcuffed on United flight
DENVER — Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis posted on Instagram on Monday that he was handcuffed and questioned by FBI agents Saturday after a United Airlines flight attendant accused Davis of hitting him. The Denver Broncos Ring of Famer said he is demanding a thorough and proper...
Buffalo native reflects on being part of the 1976 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team
RIDGEWAY, Fort Erie — As we look ahead to the Paris games, we're also looking back and celebrating Olympians from Western New York who competed in past games. Jack Mathias is a Buffalo native and member of the 1976 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team. 2 On Your Side caught up with him on Friday just before he hosted a summer reunion for Olympic and Paralympic athletes from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
July 4th traffic enforcement data released
NEW YORK STATE, USA — Governor Hochul announced on Monday the results from the additional law enforcement out for the fourth of July holiday. State and local officers issued 37,899 tickets over the holiday weekend. Additional patrols over the holiday weekend targeted reckless and aggressive driving and included sobriety checkpoints.
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