Buffalo
CRIME & SAFETY
Buffalo man arrested 30 times in less than 20 years
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man was arrested Sunday for drug dealing, the 30th time he’s been arrested since 2005, according to the Buffalo Police Department. 51-year-old Morrell Buster was allegedly making drug deals around 12:20 p.m. in front of a business on Hampshire Street. Police say they recovered 100 bags of suspected heroin, […]
Missing 41-year-old man in the City of Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Police Department is looking for the community's help in locating 41-year-old Jeffery Takacs. Jeffery is described as a white male with brown hair and blue eyes. He stands at 6ft-tall and has a beard with a light complexation. Police reported that Jeffery was last seen wearing all black with black sneakers.
2 Fatal Train Accidents In Buffalo Area Within 2 Months
There have been two fatal train accidents in Buffalo within the past two months, with a total of four people dying. Most recently, a woman died after being struck by a train. One Of The Deadliest Train Crashes In The U.S. Was In New York. One of the deadliest train...
Buffalo man sentenced for killing motorist in wrong-way crash
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man was sentenced Tuesday afternoon for killing a motorist in a wrong-way crash on the I-190 on Aug. 12, 2023, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office announced. Guillermo Morales, 53, received an indeterminate sentence of five to 15 years in prison. Officials...
Buffalo Driver Sentenced to Probation for Injuring Pedestrian in Cheektowaga
(WNY News Now) – Buffalo – Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane has announced that 29-year-old Timothy M. Wagner of Buffalo was sentenced before Erie County Court Judge Sheila A. DiTullio to one year of probation. As a condition of his sentence, Wagner was ordered to perform 100 hours of community service.
Pedestrian in critical condition after being struck by vehicle
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A pedestrian is in critical condition after he was struck by a vehicle Friday morning in the City of Buffalo. The incident happened at 6:30 a.m. Friday at Clinton Street and Bailey Avenue, a spokesperson for Buffalo Police told 2 On Your Side. The 19-year-old man was taken by ambulance to Erie County Medical Center to be treated.
Central NY Regional Market Authority fires executive director (Good Morning CNY for July 2)
Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. High: 84; Low: 66. Mostly sunny and warmer; see the 5-day forecast. More than 100 protest fatal police shooting in Utica: More than 100 people took to Utica’s City Hall on Monday to protest the fatal shooting of 13-year-old Nyah Mway. The city’s council met regarding legislation, but protesters came out in support of Mway, who was shot by a Utica police officer during a struggle after a foot chase on Friday night. Police say the boy pointed what officers thought was a gun at them; it turned out to be a pellet gun designed to look like a handgun. Also: “He’s got a gun!” A second-by-second timeline of the shooting. (Kenny Lacy Jr. photo)
‘Grand Island seems to be increasingly agitated with politics’: Town supervisor’s business sign vandalized with political message
GRAND ISLAND N.Y. (WIVB) — Grand Island Town Supervisor Pete Marston is trying to find the person responsible for vandalizing the sign to his business, which he said happened sometime Thursday night. “This is 100 percent because I’m a politician. I’m an elected supervisor,” he said. “There’s 100 signs down here, they picked mine for […]
40-year-old woman hit and killed by train
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Police are investigating a fatal train accident that occurred on Sunday night around 11:40 p.m. The accident happened in the area of Kensington Avenue and Pauline Street in the City of Buffalo. According to officers at the scene a 40-year-old woman was hit by the...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.