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Byron Brown stepping down, accepts position with OTB
BUFFALO, N.Y. — In January of 2022 Buffalo's Mayor, Byron Brown was sworn in for his 5th term as the 62nd Mayor of New York's 2nd largest City. He was first elected as the Mayor of Buffalo back in November of 2005. After almost 20 years in office, his...
Thrill-seekers go ghost-hunting as October nears
CITY OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. — It's not quite October, but on Friday night, some Western New Yorkers tried their luck and sought out the paranormal. The Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village had its first ghost hunt of the fall season on Friday night. People in attendance took a tour of the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village and learned some history about paranormal activity there.
Mount St. Mary Academy all-girl marching band continues to make history in New York state
TONAWANDA, N.Y. — Mount Saint Mary Academy remains the only all-girl marching band in the state. This year, the entire MSM Academy marching band has 65 students which is roughly 35% of the student body. Their marching band has performed all over the country and beyond, including Niagara Celtic...
Work underway to stabilize two historic Buffalo buildings damage in fire
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Crews began work to stabilize two buildings severely damaged in a June fire. In early September, Buffalo Common Council approved nearly $400,000 in emergency funding for controlled demolition and stabilization of both buildings. On Monday, 2 on Your Side crews starting work with machinery on site.
Fluoride Has Finally Been Added Back To Buffalo’s Water
Just about a decade ago, the city of Buffalo's water system, Buffalo Water, stopped adding fluoride to the water system. At the time, government officials stopped including the additive in the drinking water after an update that was needed to the system would have caused damage to Buffalo's aging water pipes. After nearly ten years of clamoring from city residents, community activists, and other governmental officials, it appears that fluoride has finally been readded to Buffalo's water system.
Retired Navy SEAL and Mercy Flight Pilot Helps Veterans with PTSD through Service Dogs
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Haji Shareef, a retired Navy SEAL and current Mercy Flight helicopter pilot, has dedicated his post-military life to supporting veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). His mission is to provide veterans with trained service dogs, free of charge.
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