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City of Buffalo

North Park Theatre saved from closing

A historic theater in North Buffalo was on the brink of closing until the building owner stepped in to save it. As YNN's Katie Cummings explains, officials hope the change in operations will benefit the whole block.

North Park Theatre saved from closing

05/24/2013 10:09 PM

East Aurora

World War II era poster collection displayed for Holocaust survivors

More than thirty posters stolen by Nazi troops during World War 2 were on display Friday in East Aurora.

World War II era poster collection displayed for Holocaust survivors

05/24/2013 09:03 PM

Fredonia

Family, friends remember Fredonia man killed in car accident

Calling hours were Friday for a Fredonia firefighter who died in a car accident earlier this week.

Family, friends remember Fredonia man killed in car accident

Updated 05/24/2013 09:00 PM

Buffalo & Western NY

Millions in fines for mismarketing drugs

A California-based pharmaceutical firm agreed to pay more than $33 million to settle a criminal case in one of the largest settlements ever seen in Western New York.

Millions in fines for mismarketing drugs

05/24/2013 08:44 PM

Jamestown

Midway State Park opens for 115th season

Final preparations are underway at Midway State Park as the historic amusement park gets ready to kick off its 115th season this weekend.

Midway State Park opens for 115th season

05/24/2013 07:47 PM

Tonawanda

Fines from Tonawanda Coke may not stay in NY

Tonawanda Coke has been found guilty of emitting pollutants into the air. Now a group of residents, backed by a number of local politicians, are asking those affected to come forward. YNN's Natalia Martinez reports its an effort to keep the money from fines imposed on the company in Tonawanda.

Fines from Tonawanda Coke may not stay in NY

05/24/2013 05:55 PM

Batavia

Online Newspaper And Tips From Batavia Community Lead Police To Walmart Suspect

After a shopper at a Walmart in Batavia called 911 stating a child was being abused, State Police reached out to The Batavian for help. Calls started coming in within 20 minutes. YNN's Rose Eiklor has more on how the community helped to find the man in the surveillance footage.

Online Newspaper And Tips From Batavia Community Lead Police To Walmart Suspect

05/24/2013 05:50 PM

City of Buffalo

Officials calling for reformed Greenway commission

It's been nearly a decade since the Niagara River Greenway was organized to connect Lake Erie with Lake Ontario, but a recent report shows almost half of its funds have gone to projects miles off shore. YNN's Meg Rossman tells us why and how lawmakers are hoping to finally make the connection.

Officials calling for reformed Greenway commission

05/24/2013 05:49 PM

Wyoming County

Task force makes six drug arrests in Wyoming County

Police arrested William Schlenker, 24; Sharon Herman, 45; Mallory Pfaff, 24; Adam Pfenninger, 37; Cory Fuller, 32; and Stephen Thompson, 36, on Thursday.

Task force makes six drug arrests in Wyoming County

05/24/2013 05:34 PM

Jamestown

Police in Jamestown look for man allegedly behind marijuana growing ring

A warrant was issued for Michael Caceres, 26, that would charge him with unlawful growing and weapons possession.

Police in Jamestown look for man allegedly behind marijuana growing ring

05/24/2013 05:21 PM

Jamestown

Jamestown man accused of selling crack cocaine

Police in Jamestown charged Alex Oliveras, 23, with criminal sale and possession of a controlled substance.

Jamestown man accused of selling crack cocaine

05/24/2013 05:18 PM

North Tonawanda

Officer finds children who became lost in woods while playing

Dozens of police officers and firefighters searched nearby woods before finding a missing three- and four-year-old child.

Officer finds children who became lost in woods while playing

05/24/2013 05:09 PM

Buffalo & Western NY

Judge cites shipping company

A federal judge says a Buffalo company most likely knew it was shipping illegal cigarettes. That judge barred Regional Integrated Logistics from handling any cigarettes that don't have proper stamps.

Judge cites shipping company

05/24/2013 04:38 PM

City of Buffalo

Attorney says Primitivo Cruz 'adamantly' denies killing mother

He's accused of killing his 77-year-old mother earlier this month, but Primitivo Cruz pleaded not guilty in State Supreme Court Friday. YNN's Kaitlyn Lionti was in the courtroom for his arraignment and tells us why Cruz's attorney says it's a difficult time for his client.

Attorney says Primitivo Cruz 'adamantly' denies killing mother

Updated 05/24/2013 04:30 PM

Amherst

Bridge work on Sweet Home Road in Amherst

Crews have started to replace bridge joints on Sweet Home Road over Ellicott Creek in Amherst.

Bridge work on Sweet Home Road in Amherst

05/24/2013 04:22 PM

City of Buffalo

Property manager admits to stealing money from tenants

According to the District Attorney's Office, Brenda Puccia, 54, pleaded guilty to both grand larceny and scheme to defraud Friday in Erie County Court.

Property manager admits to stealing money from tenants

05/24/2013 04:19 PM

Canada

Tensions running high over US proposal to dissolve Peace Bridge Authority

A proposal in Albany to dissolve the Peace Bridge Authority is increasing tensions between U.S. and Canadian members of the bridge authority. Friday, those tensions were squarely on the table at the PBA's meeting. As YNN's Kevin Jolly reports, there's doesn't appear to be a resolution in sight.

Tensions running high over US proposal to dissolve Peace Bridge Authority

05/24/2013 03:38 PM

Lackawanna

TWC employees place flags at Holy Cross Cemetery for Memorial Day

Time Warner Cable employees were out placing flags on veterans' graves in honor of Memorial Day on Monday.

TWC employees place flags at Holy Cross Cemetery for Memorial Day

05/24/2013 02:42 PM

Western NY

Memorial Day Weekend Kicks Off Summer Travel Season

The Memorial Day weekend is almost here, and if you're planning to travel, you're certainly not alone. Lots of people are out on the roads getting away for the weekend.

Memorial Day Weekend Kicks Off Summer Travel Season

Updated 05/24/2013 02:17 PM

US

I-5 bridge collapses in NW Washington

Emergency crews say it appears everyone survived a bridge collapse north of Seattle on Thursday night.

I-5 bridge collapses in NW Washington

Updated 05/24/2013 02:03 PM

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