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Niagara County fire and police departments remember one of their own

Lewiston

Local fire and police departments are mourning the loss of a young man killed in a motorcycle crash in Cambria Tuesday night. YNN's Antoinette DelBel spoke with members of the Youngstown Volunteer Fire Company who say Thomas Burley devoted a lot of time to helping others.

Niagara County fire and police departments remember one of their own

6:34 PM

James Gandolfini dies at 51

International

James Gandolfini, the man who brought television mobster Tony Soprano to life, has died.
HBO confirmed Gandolfini died in Rome, Italy.

Updated 8:55 PM

Deadly crash in Lancaster

Lackawanna

According to Lancaster Police, the crash happened at the intersection of Broadway and Cemetery Road around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

10:13 PM

Your Weather Now

Your Weather Now-Buffalo

Watch the latest weather forecast for Buffalo and Niagara Falls.

9:21 PM

Lockport 'Fallen Heroes Memorial' in the works

The city of Lockport has been struggling to find a way to honor its residents who died serving their community and country. The Common Council believes its found a solution that will please the family and friends of those heroes.

Updated 11:11 PM

Two in critical condition following crash involving motorcycle

Police say a motorcyclist collided with a minivan just before 2 p.m. Wednesday on Grider Street.

Updated 7:42 PM

Warehouse catches fire in Warsaw

Fifteen fire companies responded to Butternut Street around 2:40 p.m. Wednesday after flames broke out at Warren's Carpet Cleaning.

8:07 PM

New details in Kenmore bar owner's death

New details emerge in the case of a Buffalo teenager accused of murdering a Kenmore bar owner in May. Antonio Martin-Brown appeared before a judge in State Supreme Court Wednesday.

2:34 PM

Testimony continues in Nushawn Williams' trial

It was day three of the Nushawn Williams civil confinement trial Wednesday. YNN's Mark Goshgarian has more from the Chautauqua County Courthouse as another round of witnesses went under the microscope.

6:02 PM

Local Charter High School maintains consistently high graduation rate

While the Buffalo Public Schools' graduation rate from 2012 was less than 50 percent, a local charter high school is near the top of the state's list at almost 100 percent. YNN's Kaitlyn Lionti tells us how the Charter High School for Applied Technologies works to make sure all of its students succeed.

5:47 PM

Clarence's Armstrong Ready to Report to Reds

Clarence pitcher Mark Armstrong is all set to begin his professional career after leading the Red Devils all the way to the state title game to close out his senior year.

Jammers front office makes final preparations for NYPL opener

The Jamestown Jammers are less than 24 hours away from their home opener of the 2013 New York Penn League season.

McGee reflects and looks to future

McGee hopes to catch on with another NFL team.

DiNapoli says Falls financially stressed

Despite millions in casino revenue heading to the City of Niagara Falls, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli says the money won't solve all of the city's financial woes. YNN's Meg Rossman tells us why the city made a list of the state's most financially stressed communities and how local leaders plan to fight it.

6:07 PM

Nurses rally at Olean General Hospital

Nurses at Olean General Hospital held another informational picket Wednesday to put pressure on the hospital's administration to accept their contract terms.

10:24 PM

Chautauqua County set to receive equestrian trail system funding

Chautauqua County will be receiving a $148,000 grant to continue working on a equestrian trail system in the Cherry Creek area.

10:36 PM

Police release surveillance photo of Niagara Falls bank robber

Police say a man walked into a First Niagara Bank on Main Street in Niagara Falls just before 1 p.m. Wednesday. He reportedly gave the teller a note demanding money, then fled on foot.

7:44 PM

New music games really know how to teach

In part three of this week's five-part series recapping some of the top titles from the E3 video game convention, Adam Balkin takes a look at how music games -- a genre which has recently fallen on hard times -- is trying to make a comeback through innovative new features.

Japanese maples and dieback

Japanese maples are a favorite in Upstate New York landscape. The problem is, there's usually dieback. Terry Ettinger explains.

A dog's mouth is not cleaner than a human's mouth

A dog’s mouth has far more bacteria than our own.

Annual physical important for all children and teens

If your child doesn't play a sport, chances are your child isn’t getting a yearly physical, for most kids it's not necessary, but for some it is. For this edition of Child Wellness Wednesday, YNN’s Marcie Fraser has more.

Doctors devote more research to chemo patients' sexual health

As more and more people live past their harrowing battles with cancer, increased attention is being paid to certain side-effects of chemotherapy, such as the growing field of research into sexual function for women after cancer. Health reporter Erin Billups filed the following report.

Strengthening and stretching your calves

Your calves are one of the most used muscles in the body. To strengthen and stretch the calves, you'll need something to balance yourself with and you'll need a box or a riser approximately 6 inches to 12 inches off the floor. For this edition of Tone Up, YNN’s Marcie Fraser shows us calf dips.

Cold Carrot Ginger Soup with Yogurt, Toasted Almonds, Jalapeno Pepper and Cilantro

Refreshing summer soup with great texture and flavor!

Healthy Fruit Smoothie

Using unsweetened pomegranate juice for added healthy goodness!

Lemon, ricotta, poppy seed pancakes with strawberries and maple syrup

For this edition of Cooking at Home, Dan Eaton makes a light and refreshing breakfast: lemon, ricotta, poppy seed pancakes with strawberries and maple syrup.

Cuomo praises work done by legislators this session

POLITICS

Governor Andrew Cuomo says this session for lawmakers has been successful, even though many of his big ticket agenda items are still on the table. Zack Fink has a report on what is getting done down at the Capitol.

Cuomo praises work done by legislators this session

9:30 PM

Still more work to do at the Capitol

POLITICS

Thursday will prove to be a busy day for lawmakers in Albany. It appears as though they'll be working late to tackle some key issues before the end of session. They've made headway in a plan for non Indian run casinos, but as Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman explains, lawmakers still haven't moved on many of the governor's big ticket agenda items.

Updated 9:16 PM

Immigration reform bill

POLITICS

As the Senate continues to debate its immigration reform bill, parallel efforts by a bipartisan group in the House may be in jeopardy. Washington, D.C. bureau reporter Michael Scotto has the story.