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Niagara Falls gang violence prompts community meeting

Niagara County

A recent spike in violent crimes in Niagara Falls prompted a community meeting Monday night. Our Ryan Burgess talked to the Niagara County sheriff to find out what law enforcement is doing to stop the violence.

Niagara Falls gang violence prompts community meeting

03/15/2010 09:14 PM

Assault victim dies, police looking for suspect

Chautauqua County

A man assaulted in Jamestown last week has died. Police say he passed away Monday afternoon at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Assault victim dies, police looking for suspect

03/15/2010 10:19 PM

Flood warning for Tonawanda Creek

Niagara County

The snow thaw and weekend rains resulted in flooding that closed a handful of roads along the border of Niagara County and Erie County in the Hamlet of Rapids.

03/15/2010 10:28 PM

HSBC Arena Preps for NCAA Tournament Weekend

City of Buffalo

March Madness is headed to Western New York as 19,000 college basketball fans are expected to fill downtown Buffalo for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. First and second round games are scheduled Friday and Sunday. YNN’s Nicki Mayo reports on the preparations to welcome fans and help them get around the Queen City.

HSBC Arena Preps for NCAA Tournament Weekend

03/15/2010 06:35 PM

Senate candidate visits Buffalo, says NY'ers want change

New York

A republican looking to oust United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was in Western New York Monday. Bruce Blakeman has tossed his hat into the ring.

Senate candidate visits Buffalo, says NY'ers want change

03/15/2010 10:42 PM

Paterson warns of late state budget

Former congressman looks to challenge Senate Gillibrand

Cuomo recuses himself in Paterson investigation, appoints former chief judge

Man shot trying to break up fight in the Falls

A Niagara Falls man was shot to death trying to break up a fight.
22 year-old Lelton Kemp was found shot in front of the Monteagle Ridge apartments on Hyde Park Boulevard in Niagara Falls Thursday.

03/11/2010 07:28 PM

Demolition of building destroyed in fire pushed back

The City of Dunkirk is continuing to pick up the pieces following a devastating fire on last month. City officials met Wednesday, hoping to bid out the demolition of the Masonic Temple building on Central Avenue. But that has now been pushed back ten days.

03/11/2010 09:16 PM

Jamestown man arrested after cashing fake check

A Jamestown man is behind bars accused of creating and cashing fake checks. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says 27-year-old David Riel used a computer to generate genuine looking checks.

03/10/2010 07:41 PM

School budget calls for job cuts and tax hike

For the first time in about three years, residents in the City of Jamestown face a proposed school tax hike and several district employees are facing possible layoffs.

03/10/2010 08:29 PM

Money Matters: Get tax filing help without the huge fee

For many, filing taxes does not need to cost a fortune. Tara Lynn Wagner explains in the following Money Matters report.

<EM>Money Matters</EM>: Get tax filing help without the huge fee

Tech Beat: TV manufactures hope buyers will enter the third dimension

Television manufacturers are rushing to cash in on consumers' interest in owning a 3-D, HD set. Technology reporter Adam Balkin filed the following report.

<EM>Tech Beat</EM>: TV manufactures hope buyers will enter the third dimension

EW DVD Review: "The Blind Side"

Sandra Bullock's Oscar-winning performance in "The Blind Side" is out on DVD this week. Chris Nashawaty of Entertainment Weekly Magazine filed the following review.

<EM>EW DVD Review</EM>: "The Blind Side"

Recipe: Oatmeal and Golden Raisin Scones

An extra Irish version of a classic buttermilk scone!

<EM>Recipe</EM>: Oatmeal and Golden Raisin Scones

Recipe: Irish Smashed Potatoes and Cabbage with Salmon and Honey-Mustard Glaze

Smashed baby potato version of the classic "colcannon"!

<EM>Recipe</EM>: Irish Smashed Potatoes and Cabbage with Salmon and Honey-Mustard Glaze

Recipe: Tomato and Fennel Soup with Ricotta-Parmesan Crostini

Very simple and tasty vegetarian soup!

<EM>Recipe</EM>: Tomato and Fennel Soup with Ricotta-Parmesan Crostini

Tone Up: Working the upper body

If you work out alone, chances are you're not pushing yourself hard enough. You're kind of afraid you might miss it or you need a little push. Today we're working with the Smith machine to work the upper body. Marcie Fraser reports.

<EM>Tone Up</EM>: Working the upper body

Healthy Living: Weight loss part II

When you try to lose weight, do you exercise because you have to or do you love it? According to reports, if you want to succeed, you have to find a way to stick to it. Marcie Fraser reports.

<EM>Healthy Living</EM>: Weight loss part II

Living with Colon Cancer

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society says Colorectal cancer screening saves lives. But the best way to prevent this form of cancer, or in some cases manage the condition is to live a healthy lifestyle.

St. Patrick’s Day Irish Heritage weekend kicks off

Irish eyes will be smiling on Buffalo this weekend as the city gets ready to kick off a series of St. Patrick’s Day events. You can’t miss the Celtic music, shamrocks and the Irish flags waving in South Buffalo as the Queen City begins a weekend of Irish heritage events.

03/12/2010 06:27 PM

WNY charter school parents urge governor to end funding freeze

Governor David Paterson’s efforts to balance the state budget prompted a funding freeze for New York charter schools. Western New York Charter Schools lost $17million dollars last year and that amount is expected to jump to $24million next year. YNN’s Nicki Mayo reports local charter school advocates are asking the governor to thaw the funding freeze.

03/12/2010 05:43 PM

Downtown ice rink closed for the season

The warmer weather means an end to ice skating in downtown Buffalo.
The Rotary Rink on Main Street has been closed for the remainder of the 2010 season.

03/11/2010 08:31 PM

Cradle Beach gets donation to become year round camp

A local summer camp will soon become a winter destination for some Western New York children. Cradle Beach Camp serves the needs of nearly 1,000 disabled and disadvantaged children from around Western New York.