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Another Buffalo police officer charged with fraud

City of Buffalo

A second Buffalo Police officer is accused of lying about on-duty injuries and is facing fraud charges. More arrests could be on the way.

Another Buffalo police officer charged with fraud

10:12 PM

Three charged with selling synthetic marijuana

City of Buffalo

Three Western New York men are facing drug charges after DEA agents say they packaged and distributed a synthetic drug recently banned in New York State. YNN's Meg Rossman has more on the investigation that led to their arrests and why agents say this case is the first of its kind.

5:27 PM

Defense begins calling witnesses in Corasanti manslaughter trial

Erie County

The defense began presenting its case in the hit-and-run vehicular manslaughter trial of Dr. James Corasanti. The Getzville doctor is accused of hitting and killing 18-year old Alexandria Rice last July as she skateboarded home along Heim Road in Amherst. YNN's Kevin Jolly has a wrap of Thursday's proceedings.

Updated 8:14 PM

Car crashes into Amherst restaurant

An Amherst restaurant has temporarily closed its doors after an SUV crashed into its entrance Thursday afternoon.

9:59 PM

Army investigating death of soldier from West Seneca

Officials at Fort Riley, Kansas say Private Thomas Lavrey, 21, was found unresponsive in his living quarters on Sunday.

Updated 9:00 PM

Police in Hamburg looking for missing man

Police say 48-year-old Stephen Ross last spoke to his wife on Monday afternoon, and said he was on his way home from work. He never made it home and did not show up to work on Tuesday or Wednesday.

3:23 PM

Family Loses Business and Home in East Randolph Fire

A family loses their livelihood and home after a fire in Randolph Thursday afternoon. The fire also showed the obstacles that many volunteer fire departments face. YNN's Katie Cummings reports.

10:09 PM

Students show off inventions at Tech Fair

West Seneca West senior engineering students showcased some of their nifty inventions at this year's Tech Fair in West Seneca Thursday.

9:05 PM

Second Chance Townhouses open on Buffalo's east side

There's a new opportunity for affordable housing on Buffalo's east side, thanks to a local church with a vision to better its neighborhood. YNN's Kaitlyn Lionti tells us more about the Second Chance Townhouses which officially opened Thursday.

2:10 PM

Section VI Spotlight: Williamsville South Softball

The Williamsville South softball team has been a perennial power, not only in Western New York, but across the state. However, this season, they're playing without their longtime legendary head coach who passed away earlier in the year. YNN's Andy Young has more on the Billies and their softball family in our Section VI Spotlight.

9:07 PM

Bills sign Stephon Gilmore

The Bills have nearly all their draftees signed.
The team announced another contract this morning.

2:28 PM

Human Error May Cost School District

A voting machine malfunction caused by human error during Tuesday's school budget vote may cost a local school district the opportunity to purchase six new school busses.

9:45 PM

Chautauqua County Approved for Land Bank

The Empire State Development Corporation approved Chautauqua County's land bank application.

10:01 PM

State Holds Round Table On Creating Regional High Schools

Local and state officials gathered in Jamestown Thursday for a candid discussion about creating regional high schools across the state, including the Southern Tier. YNN's Mark Goshgarian reports on the impact it could have on the local community.

6:53 PM

Drug bust in Lockport

Close to 300 marijuana plants were seized from a Lockport home Tuesday night during a drug bust.

05/16/2012 08:56 PM

The Car Coach: Taking care of your car’s engine

You may not realize that cleaning your engine can lengthen its life, help it run cooler, and allow you to find problems easier. Lauren Fix, the Car Coach, explains.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>The Car Coach: </em></span>Taking care of your car’s engine

Getaway Guy: Waterfall Getaways

Waterfalls in New york State are always fun to see. And they're even more fun when they're free! I have a few ideas that make nice getaways this spring.

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

Pet Pointers: Cats and obesity

It may come as no surprise that obesity is a growing problem for American cats, and we may even be contributing to this problem without realizing it. Lisa Chelenza has more in this edition of Pet Pointers.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Pet Pointers: </em></span>Cats and obesity

Tone Up: Shaping your legs

You may be familiar with the abductor and adductor machine. Some people use it because they think it will help them get thinner legs. If you want to change your legs, Marcie Fraser demonstrates a more helpful exercise.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Tone Up: </em></span>Shaping your legs

Child Wellness: Understanding teenage behavior

When it comes to bringing up a teenager, expectations are important. And in this day and age, nutrition is playing a factor. The kids are bigger and that probably plays into why parents are expecting more. Marcie Fraser reports.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Child Wellness: </em></span>Understanding teenage behavior

Healthy Living: Dance inspired workout can stretch your strength

For some New Yorkers, stretching doesn't just have to be the pre-cursor to exercise. YNN's Kafi Drexel filed the following report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Healthy Living: </em></span>Dance inspired workout can stretch your strength

Recipe: Mini Lemon Cheesecakes with Ginger Snap Cookie Crust

Quick cooking and tasty too!

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Recipe: </em></span>Mini Lemon Cheesecakes with Ginger Snap Cookie Crust

Recipe: Vegetable Noodle Soup with Tofu

A tasty vegetarian egg noodle soup!

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Recipe: </em></span> Vegetable Noodle Soup with Tofu

Recipe: Soft Shell Crabs with Lemon, Tabasco and Scallion Butter

Seasonal treat served with a simple potato salad on the side!

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Recipe: </em></span> Soft Shell Crabs with Lemon, Tabasco and Scallion Butter

NY primary date could change

POLITICS

Lawmakers could make a change to this year's political calendar in order to avoid holding a primary on one of the most sensitive dates of the year. Our Nick Reisman explains.

9:00 PM

Debate over reforming New York State disabled care

POLITICS

Governor Cuomo continued his push for reforms of the state office for People with Developmental Disabilities Wednesday with a stop in Syracuse as the State Senate passed his plan overwhelmingly. But the bill appears to be stalled in the Assembly. Our Nick Reisman has details.

Debate over reforming New York State disabled care

05/16/2012 09:00 PM

Possible investigation into Senator Libous

POLITICS

The allegations against Binghamton based senator Tom Libous could soon turn into an investigation. A state ethics commission has reportedly taken the first steps that could lead to a formal investigation. Our Nick Reisman has more on this developing story.