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Sunday traffic information for the Bills game in Orchard Park

The Erie County Sheriff's Office is reminding fans attending Sundays game to be familiar with stadium maps, traffic patterns, and more around Highmark Stadium.

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Buffalo Police provide update on student assaulted at MLK Park

The incident happened Tuesday around 3 p.m. at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Park Pavilion.

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Bills Special Teams Coach nominated for USAA Salute to Service Award

Each year, the Salute to Service Award recognizes NFL players, coaches, staff and alumni who honor and support military and veteran communities.

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Passport acceptance fair at AAA

AAA Western and Central New York Travel Center in Amherst will hold an event for first-time passport applicants.

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17-year-old teen arrested in South Buffalo stabbing

Officers were called to Seneca Street near Mineral Springs Road in South Buffalo around 1 a.m. for a report of a stabbing.

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Wegmans debuts smart carts for pilot program

The smart cart technology is available at three Wegmans locations.

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Buffalo officials add improvements to winter snow plan

Acting Mayor Christopher Scanlon and City of Buffalo DPW announced key updates to the city's 2024-2025 winter snow plan.

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Niagara and Canisius universities launch free tuition initiative for eligible...

Through a new scholarship program, undergrads at the colleges whose families meet a certain income threshold will get four years of tuition for free.

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Hyena from Buffalo Zoo has died

Grungie was born at the Buffalo Zoo on Oct. 25, 1999, and spent the majority of his life in the city.

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Compost your Halloween pumpkins

Here's what to do with your pumpkins after Halloween this year, instead of just throwing them away.

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Area foundations providing funding for Kensington Expressway lawsuits against...

The Margaret L. Wendt Foundation and the Baird Foundation have collectively provided $75,000 toward the legal fight over the $1B Kensington Expressway project.

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NY AG's lawsuit against PepsiCo/Frito Lay dismissed by judge

Says company can't be held responsible for litterbugs, describes AG's lawsuit as "phantom assertions of liability that do nothing to solve the problem that exists."

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Stryker the Seal gives a winter outlook prediction

Stryker the Seal at the Aquarium of Niagara gave his prediction on whether it will be a cold or frigid season ahead.

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120 boys are waiting to be matched with Big Brothers in WNY

On average, boys have to wait 400 days for a match in WNY.

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Car crashes into Forest Avenue house Friday afternoon

The driver of the vehicle that had crashed into the home was taken to ECMC for precautionary evaluations. Nobody inside the home was injured during the crash.

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Seneca Nation will see new leadership

The Seneca Nation will elect new leaders on Election Day.

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Vigil held for mother and 2 children presumed dead after going over Niagara...

Organizers said it provided an opportunity for the community to show support to family, friends, classmates, and teachers who were all impacted by the tragedy.

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American Diabetes Association announces event, State of Diabetes: Buffalo

Panelists will be in attendance, discussing ways to empower the community and share knowledge and strategies.

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City of North Tonawanda receives $1.5 million grant to improve Oliver Street

The City of North Tonawanda says it has been awarded $1.5 million in funding thanks to the Green Resiliency Grant Program.

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Williamsville student competes in WKC World Championships in Portugal

Last December, Parashar got hip surgery and wasn't sure if she would be able to compete again.

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People with disabilities receive some help obtaining state-issued IDs

The Erie County Clerk says having a proper ID is one less barrier people with disabilities have to face when searching for a job.

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Amherst Police Department teams up with FeedMore to host a food drive

The department is making donating simple, by allowing you to place a bag of non-perishable food donations on your porch.

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Fire officials warn community to exercise caution at Deshler Street

The total cost of damages is currently estimated at $50,000 for the building, according to officials.

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The Great Benjamins Circus is coming to WNY

With multiple shows each day, there is plenty of opportunity to experience all the circus has to offer.

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Election Day nears: Party leaders make their final bid to voters

Erie County Democrats and Republicans both held rallies Saturday morning.

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Storage building partially collapses after fire along Buffalo waterfront

A storage building partially collapsed after a fire on Ohio Street in Buffalo Sunday morning.

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4 people injured following car crash on Bailey Avenue

The crash happened shortly past 11 p.m. on Bailey Avenue, north of William Street.

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Construction equipment, fences surround former downtown Buffalo hostel

The hostel was shut down by the city in the spring after being deemed unsafe by building inspectors.

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Bloom & Rose eyes Williamsville site for deli, with crowdfunding help

The total cost for the Main Street site is just over $500,000 to build the kitchen, put in a bar and fund equipment.

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News 2 You: Election week special

Looking back on the races and politicians who ran them from 10, 20, 30, and 40 years ago.

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Meet the Mafia: This school principal also has an intimidating alter ego

School principal by day and a dedicated member of the Bills Mafia by night, "Hannabill Lecter" prowls Highmark Stadium every home game.

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Orchard Park hardware store closing after 117 years in business

An Orchard Park hardware store announced on Monday that after 117 years of business, they will permanently close in February of 2025.

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Here's what you need to know before you vote

Everything you need to know about early voting and voting on Election Day in 2024.

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Buffalo's Snow Angel program asks for more volunteers

Snow Angel volunteers shovel sidewalks and walkways for neighbors over the winter.

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Local domestic violence support organization receives funding

The center will use the funds to expand its Forensic Medical Unit.

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Ohio sheriff's lieutenant apologizes for 'won't help Democrats' post, blames...

Lt. John Rodgers, a 20-year sheriff's veteran in Clark County, where Springfield is the county seat, made the statements in several posts on Facebook.

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Leaders address political violence in Buffalo ahead of Election Day

A group of local religious, civic, and community leaders spoke out against political violence one day before Election Day.

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Man struck, killed by train in East Aurora

East Aurora Police said it received a 911 call at 2:19 p.m. Wednesday, reporting the incident near the Oakwood Avenue railroad viaduct.

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Thruway worker involved in fatal crash on I-90

The accident happened around 8 a.m. Monday on the I-90WB just before exit 58 in the Town of Hanover.

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Starpoint superintendent to return to job next week following DWI

The Starpoint Central School District Board of Education made the announcement on Monday during a board meeting.

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