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Community Mourns Loss of 11-Year-Old Boy

Jamestown

The Jamestown community is mourning the loss of an 11-year old boy who died following a car accident in the city Wednesday. YNN's Mark Goshgarian has more from the boy's friends and family.

Community Mourns Loss of 11-Year-Old Boy

5:55 PM

Athletes visit sick children

City of Buffalo

Members of the Buffalo Bills and the UB Bulls football teams visited Thursday with nearly 75 children at Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo.

7:52 PM

Driver sought in deadly hit-and-run

Lewiston

Police in Lewiston say Loren Jacobs was walking along Mount Hope Road when he was struck by a vehicle around 10 p.m. Wednesday. The driver then fled the scene.

4:35 PM

Woman allegedly led family drug ring for more than a decade

City of Buffalo

Nine people are facing federal charges following the investigation into a family-run drug operation in the city of Buffalo. Theresa Anderson and several family members face numerous charges in connection with a drug ring that officials say controlled an East side neighborhood for more than ten years. YNN's Kevin Jolly has the details.

Woman allegedly led family drug ring for more than a decade

Updated 6:00 PM

Officer accused of abuse appears in court

Lockport

The Niagara County Corrections officer accused of sexual abuse on the job appeared in court Thursday. YNN's Meg Rossman has more on David Elliott's court appearance and the charges he's facing.

Officer accused of abuse appears in court

11:13 AM

Fatal crash closes Thruway lane for several hours

State Police are investigating a fatal crash on the Thruway that closed down a portion of westbound traffic for about 12 hours. YNN's Kaitlyn Lionti tells us more about the incident that killed one person and sent another to the hospital.

12:23 PM

Woman's Body Discovered in Car

Investigators say 24-year-old Alyce Huntoon was found inside a car in a parking lot on East Main Street around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. She was given emergency treatment and taken to a Batavia hospital where she was pronounced dead a short time later.

Updated 9:07 PM

Tonawanda graduate honored posthumously

Tonawanda High School held a ceremony honoring past athletes Thursday; however, one inductee stood out from the others.

10:19 PM

Reduced Costs for Fire Department with Solar Panels

A Chautauqua County volunteer fire department is going green with some help from a Williamsville solar energy company. YNN's Katie Cummings has more on the project.

8:20 PM

Buffalo competes for national reading award

Buffalo Public Schools and Read to Succeed Buffalo have unveiled a plan to compete for the All America City Grade-Level Reading Award.

3:35 PM

Reward offered in stolen snowboard case

Police in Orchard Park say the snowboard was taken off of a vehicle in a business complex on January 30th, sometime between 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Later that day, it was sold to a sports re-sale show in Hamburg.

3:31 PM

Boy killed in accident identified

Eleven-year-old Quinn Ortiz attended Washington Middle School. He was hit Wednesday afternoon at North Main and West Twelfth streets.

Updated 3:38 PM

Woman missing for five days is found dead

Police are trying to determine what caused the death of a Niagara Falls woman who was missing for five days. A search team discovered the body of 67-year old Judith Burr early Wednesday morning. YNN's Kevin Jolly talked with police and friends who want to know what happened.

Updated 02/08/2012 05:12 PM

NCIDA rejects One Niagara proposal

Three months after asking Niagara County officials for millions of dollars in tax abatements for renovations at a Niagara Falls landmark, a proposal by One Niagara owners was rejected by the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency Wednesday morning. YNN's Meg Rossman has more on their decision and what One Niagara owners will do next.

02/08/2012 03:44 PM

Tops Friendly Markets begins anniversary celebration

A local supermarket chain is celebrating its 50th anniversary in Western New York with a 50 day campaign of promotions and savings geared towards customers.

02/08/2012 09:51 PM

CASAC Launches Marijuana Education Initiative

The Chautauqua Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Council announced plans for a new education campaign named - Marijuana: The Real Deal - to teach people the truth about the dangers and issues with using marijuana.

02/08/2012 10:29 PM

The Car Coach: The 2012 Ford F-350

The 2012 Ford F-350 Super Duty Crew Cab Diesel is a truck that can work and play with your family's needs. Lauren Fix, the Car Coach, takes a closer look.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>The Car Coach: </em></span>The 2012 Ford F-350

Getaway Guy: AAA Hotel Getaways

The AAA 4-Diamond Awards for the best hotels in our area have been given out and here are the winners!

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Getaway Guy: </em></span> AAA Hotel Getaways

Pet Pointers: Pet health insurance

Health insurance coverage for our families is a common topic of conversation these days that has also extended to our pets. Today we’ll learn more about pet health insurance in this edition of Pet Pointers.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Pet Pointers: </em></span> Pet health insurance

Tone Up: Jacob's Ladder

If you want to treat yourself to sweet indulgences every now and then, you’ll need to burn them off! In today’s Tone Up, Marcie Fraser demonstrates how to use Jacob’s Ladder to torch calories.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Tone Up: </em></span>Jacob's Ladder

Child Wellness: Dealing with a child bully

Nothing is more embarrassing than having your child bully, pick on, and make other children cry. According to the experts, it needs to be managed before it gets out of control. Marcie Fraser reports.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Child Wellness: </em></span>Dealing with a child bully

Healthy Living: New treatments make cellulite history

Ninety percent of women have to contend with cellulite no matter their size, but new treatments can help get rid of that nagging body flaw by beach season. YNN's Kafi Drexel filed the following report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Healthy Living: </em></span>New treatments make cellulite history

Recipe: Mediterranean Roasted Potato Salad

Roast some chicken or fish at the same time for a more complete meal!

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Recipe: </em></span> Mediterranean Roasted Potato Salad

Recipe: Whole Grain Pasta with Broccoli, Carrots and White Beans

Healthy and tasty....might just become a family favorite!

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Recipe: </em></span>Whole Grain Pasta with Broccoli, Carrots and White Beans

Recipe: Breaded Chicken Cutlets with a Artichoke Heart, Black Olive, Sundried Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Salad

Most of this is ready to go when you buy it, so it comes together in a snap!

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Recipe: </em></span>Breaded Chicken Cutlets with a Artichoke Heart, Black Olive, Sundried Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Salad

Mortgage deal reached

POLITICS

It's the biggest multi-state settlement since the historic tobacco agreement in 1998. Five banks have agreed to pay $25 billion to 49 states. It was their alleged deceit on foreclosures that triggered the deal and the cash will be used to help homeowners. YNN's Josh Robin has the details.

Updated 9:13 PM

Questions over state law for non-profits

POLITICS

It turns out that hundreds of non-profits are in violation of some outdated state laws. According to the law, any nurse, social worker or even specialized doctor cannot be supervised by a non-professional. As YNN's Bobby Cuza reports, the glitch has gotten the attention of at least one Albany lawmaker.

Questions over state law for non-profits

8:11 PM

Deal reached with group of corrections officers

POLITICS

Governor Andrew Cuomo has reached a deal with a group of corrections officer who have been working without a contract for a number of years. As Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman reports, this could be a sign the Governor is pressuring other groups to make deals before the budget deadline.

Deal reached with group of corrections officers

8:00 PM

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Community Mourns Loss of 11-Year-Old Boy

Athletes visit sick children

Driver sought in deadly hit-and-run

Woman allegedly led family drug ring for more than a decade

Officer accused of abuse appears in court

Fatal crash closes Thruway lane for several hours

Woman's Body Discovered in Car

Tonawanda graduate honored posthumously

Reduced Costs for Fire Department with Solar Panels

Buffalo competes for national reading award

Reward offered in stolen snowboard case

Boy killed in accident identified

Woman missing for five days is found dead

NCIDA rejects One Niagara proposal

Tops Friendly Markets begins anniversary celebration

CASAC Launches Marijuana Education Initiative

The Car Coach: The 2012 Ford F-350

Getaway Guy: AAA Hotel Getaways

Pet Pointers: Pet health insurance

Tone Up: Jacob's Ladder

Child Wellness: Dealing with a child bully

Healthy Living: New treatments make cellulite history

Recipe: Mediterranean Roasted Potato Salad

Recipe: Whole Grain Pasta with Broccoli, Carrots and White Beans

Recipe: Breaded Chicken Cutlets with a Artichoke Heart, Black Olive, Sundried Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Salad

Mortgage deal reached

Questions over state law for non-profits

Deal reached with group of corrections officers

School Board asked to continue working on suspension policy

Setup Begins For Labatt Blue Street Hockey Tournament

Federal Government Pushes CSX To Fix Deadly Railroad Crossing

Aldi Grocery Stores Holds Hiring Event

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