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Two children died and five other people were injured following a devastating house fire early Saturday morning in Buffalo’s MLK Park neighborhood. Fire crews were dispatched to a residence at 69 French Street just after 5am after reports indicated that multiple people were trapped inside the burning home. Fire officials said the blaze spread quickly through the structure. Inside, firefighters later located the bodies of a 2-year-old and a 10-year-old. Three other children age

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Dispatch received a call around 12:20am on November 27th after reports of a medical emergency on 16th Street in Niagara Falls, NY. The 911 caller stated that a woman was in labor. According to the audio, it would be the woman's ninth child. Medical and the fire department responded to the scene. It is unknown if the child was born inside the home or if she was transported to a local hospital. No further information is available at this time. These are me

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 10:20am on November 26th after reports of a medical emergency in the area of Trowbridge Street in Lockport, NY. The 911 caller stated that a male party attempted to hang himself. At the time of the call, he was awake and breathing. Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations based on police audio and should not be taken as fact. L

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 9:45pm on November 23rd after reports of a medical emergency on the 600 block of 38th Street in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller stated that a 3-year-old was unresponsive. His condition was unchanged as first responders arrived at the scene. Niagara Falls Police, Fire and medical responded to the scene. The child's condition is unknown. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations base

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 11:50pm on November 23rd after reports of a hit-and-run incident on Lockport Olcott Road in Newfane, Niagara County. The 911 caller stated that a female and young child was struck / run over by a vehicle that fled the scene. The call was deemed ALS priority. EMS and rescue was requested. Mercy was also contacted to see if they could respond due to weather in the area. The current condition of both the woman and youn

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 12:30am on November 21st after reports of a check the welfare - a medical emergency - on Grant Street in North Tonawanda. The 911 caller stated that a 30-year-old female was unresponsive in an apartment after ingesting an unknown amount of marijuana gummies. It is unknown from the audio if she was breathing. The incident was deemed an overdose and an EMS priority response was requested. The result of the call is unk

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 10:30am on November 19th after reports of a medical emergency at Lockport High School in Niagara County. The 911 caller stated that a 14-year-old student arrived at school having ingested 63 aspirin pills at home. At the time of the call, she was without symptoms in the nurses office. Police and emergency medical personnel responded to the school. It is unknown if the student was hospitalized. No further information

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 8pm on November 18th after reports of a medical emergency on Tuscarora Street. The 911 caller stated that a 14-year-old male intentionally overdosed on pills. At the time medical was requested to the scene, the child was conscious. The incident was deemed ALS priority. Police, medical and fire personnel responded to the scene per audio. The child is believed to have been taken to a hospital for treatment. No further

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 12:15pm on November 16th after reports of a medical emergency in the area of 29th Street in Niagara Falls. The 911 - an Amazon driver - reported severe difficulty breathing while running her route. The driver further stated that she did not experience any relief after using her inhaler. Medical responded to the scene. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations based on police audi

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 8am on November 16th after reports of an unresponsive student who appeared to have overdosed. The 911 caller stated that they believed the female student overdosed on alcohol at some point during the night and was still unconscious. Police and emergency medical response was requested. The female was taken to a hospital for treatment. Her current condition is unknown. No further information is available at this time.

A sad and heartbreaking incident at Milton J. Fletcher Elementary School on Monday morning claimed the life of a 4-year-old girl according to Jamestown Police. Officers were called to the school shortly after 8am after reports that a child was struck by a school bus. Police say they immediately began providing first aid when they arrived. The child was transported to UPMC Chautauqua but did not survive. The Panama Central School District confirmed that the victim was enrolled

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 1:5pm on November 14th after reports of a medical emergency on Saunders Settlement Road in Lewiston. The 911 caller stated that a 72-year-old man was found unconscious, unresponsive and not breathing in the driveway. Emergency medical responded to the scene along with police. Upon their arrival, officers notified dispatch that the male was deceased, stating that the call required "confirmation only." No further info

YMCA Buffalo Niagara’s William-Emslie branch is holding its annual “Day of Giving” on Saturday, November 15 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. As part of the event, the branch will be distributing free turkeys to support families during the holidays. Other offerings include an on-site job fair, winter wear and emergency food kits. This event is designed to directly address the needs of Y members and the Buffalo community during a challenging time marked by layoffs, inflation, and economi

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 11:45am on November 14th from school officials at Henrietta G. Lewis Campus School in Lockport after reports of an overdose. A 15-year-old male was found unconscious. His lips were turning blue but he was breathing. It was stated during the call that he did regain partial consciousness. Emergency medical was requested and transported the 15-year-old to ECMC. There were also three other students being questioned by

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 5:20pm on November 13th after reports of a medical emergency on Lower Mountain Road in Sanborn, Niagara County. The 911 caller stated that a 16-year-old male had several cords of wood collapse on him. His breathing status was unknown at the time of the call, although there was a note that no breathing was reported. Police and emergency medical responded to the scene. The 16-year-old's status is unknown. No further i

An 18-year-old Venezuelan woman who worked as a custodian at Buffalo’s Highmark Stadium remains in federal custody following an unexpected arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Yusgleidy Villa Alvarez had been legally residing in the United States with special immigrant juvenile status, a designation that allowed her to pursue a green card and work authorization. In February, she was granted a work permit valid through mid-2028. However, according to a fed

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 10:30pm on November 12th after reports of a domestic dispute on Meadow Drive in North Tonawanda. The 911 caller and wife stated that her husband was threatening to commit suicide while intoxicated. She further stated that he has a plan to put a shotgun in his mouth and pull the trigger. He keeps the gun underneath his bed. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown whether the husband was taken for mental health t

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 3pm on November 12th after reports of a medical emergency near James Drive. The 911 caller - the teenage daughter's mother - stated that her 17-year-old daughter was upset and wouldn't stop yelling. The mother found pills and a suicide note. Police responded to the scene and medical. It is unknown if the daughter was transported to a facility for mental health treatment. No further information is available at this t

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 1:40am on November 13th after reports of a medical emergency. The 911 caller - the child's mother - stated that her 4-year-old son had a fever and difficulty breathing after getting a vaccine earlier in the day. Police and medical responded to the scene. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations based on police audio and should not be taken as fact. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Pro

Top New York Swimmer Fights for Life After Sudden Liver Failure Diagnosis A 17-year-old North Tonawanda High School swimmer is in critical condition at the University of Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital after being diagnosed with acute liver failure caused by Wilson’s disease, a rare hereditary disorder that leads to toxic copper buildup in the liver. Meredith Roberts’ medical crisis began on Halloween when she noticed dark-colored urine. After multiple hospital visits and exte