City of Buffalo
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.
10:09 PM
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East Aurora
More than thirty posters stolen by Nazi troops during World War 2 were on display Friday in East Aurora.
9:03 PM
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Fredonia
Calling hours were Friday for a Fredonia firefighter who died in a car accident earlier this week.
Updated 9:00 PM
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Buffalo & Western NY
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.
8:44 PM
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Jamestown
Final preparations are underway at Midway State Park as the historic amusement park gets ready to kick off its 115th season this weekend.
7:47 PM
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Tonawanda
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.
5:55 PM
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Batavia
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.
5:50 PM
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City of Buffalo
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.
5:49 PM
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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.
5:34 PM
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Jamestown
A warrant was issued for Michael Caceres, 26, that would charge him with unlawful growing and weapons possession.
5:21 PM
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Jamestown
Police in Jamestown charged Alex Oliveras, 23, with criminal sale and possession of a controlled substance.
5:18 PM
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North Tonawanda
Dozens of police officers and firefighters searched nearby woods before finding a missing three- and four-year-old child.
5:09 PM
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Buffalo & Western NY
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.
4:38 PM
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City of Buffalo
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.
Updated 4:30 PM
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Amherst
Crews have started to replace bridge joints on Sweet Home Road over Ellicott Creek in Amherst.
4:22 PM
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City of Buffalo
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.
4:19 PM
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Canada
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.
3:38 PM
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Lackawanna
Time Warner Cable employees were out placing flags on veterans' graves in honor of Memorial Day on Monday.
2:42 PM
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Western NY
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.
Updated 2:17 PM
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US
Emergency crews say it appears everyone survived a bridge collapse north of Seattle on Thursday night.
Updated 2:03 PM
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