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Law enforcement received a call in the early morning hours of October 21st after reports of breaking and entering. The 911 caller stated that her 26-year-old grandson was told to leave her house after an argument but returned by climbing through an air conditioning unit. She told dispatch that she fears he will become violent and was hiding in an upstairs bedroom for safety. No further information is available at this time. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content AUDIO

Governor Kathy Hochul spent Tuesday attacking Republicans in Washington over rising health care premiums, but critics argue the governor’s own record has done little to ease the burden on New Yorkers already facing some of the highest costs in the nation. Speaking on October 21st, Hochul claimed that “140,000 New Yorkers” will see major increases in health insurance premiums because federal lawmakers have not extended enhanced premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act

Authorities in Upstate New York confirmed two separate deaths last week connected to hunting-related searches in Otsego and Schuyler Counties. In Otsego County, a 67-year-old man from Remsen was reported missing by his spouse. The search effort included New York State Forest Rangers, the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Services, Garratsville and Laurens Fire Departments, New York State Police, and New York State Parks staff. Teams focused on Gilbert Lake State Park.

Law enforcement received a call in the afternoon hours of October 21st after reports of an assault. The 911 caller - a 15-year-old girl - told police that she was in the bathroom at McDonald's on Pine Avenue hiding. The teen stated that two boys "beat her up." The extent of her injuries, if any, was unknown. No further information is available at this time. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content AUDIO: 15-year-old Girl Hides in McDonald's Bathroom After Assaulted by T

Photo Credit Buffalo Business First Press Release Buffalo Biodiesel President & CEO Sumit Majumdar has been appointed as Lead Advisor Director of Energy and Limited Partner at Verite Capital Partners (“VCP”), the investment and advisory firm led by retail veteran Don Jones. The appointment pairs Majumdar’s operational experience in renewable fuels and community-focused entrepreneurship with Verite’s mission to back growth companies and uplift underserved markets. Majumdar bri

A Buffalo resident has been indicted on serious felony charges linked to the death of his infant son earlier this year, Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced. Elijah Q. Rogers, 27, was arraigned in State Supreme Court before Justice Paul Wojtaszek on charges of second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter. The court ordered Rogers held without bail. Prosecutors stated that a conviction on the top charge could result in a prison sentence of 25 years to

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) has leveled a bold charge at Governor Kathy Hochul, asserting that Hochul endorsed mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani not because they share values, but because the governor feared a progressive backlash and a possible party primary. Stefanik’s allegation follows the emergence of an undercover video in which a Mamdani campaign staffer claimed the candidate could mobilize “60,000 volunteers” to work for opponents of Hochul. While the staffer did not

For the second time in less than two days, authorities in Upstate New York have confirmed the discovery of human remains. New York State Police announced Sunday that skeletal remains were recovered on Champlin Road in the town of Sodus, Wayne County. Officials said a property owner found bones in a wooded area on Wednesday and immediately called 911. Troopers from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Forensic Identification Unit arrived at the scene and were assisted

Governor Kathy Hochul is facing renewed backlash over her tax policies after announcing the expansion of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) commuter tax to cover riders in the Capital District. The move comes as part of her push to extend Metro-North service to Albany-Rensselaer, but critics argue it amounts to yet another burden on already struggling New Yorkers. Rep. Elise Stefanik, Chairwoman of the House Republican Conference and a frequent critic of Hochul

New York Democrats are advancing legislation that would bar National Guard troops from other states from entering New York without the governor’s explicit approval, a move critics say undermines national security and creates a dangerous precedent. The measure, sponsored by state Sen. Andrew Gounardes, was introduced Monday and aims to reaffirm that only the sitting New York governor may authorize the presence of out-of-state Guard units. The proposal comes in response to anno

A child reportedly called 911 on October 20th reporting an assault. The child told police that his mother was screaming and a male had punched her in the face. The child was afraid for his mother's safety as well as his own. The man who punched his mother fled, but not before trying to stab their dog with a knife. He also broke a window. The child described the suspect as black male, wearing a black jacket, red sneakers, and carried a book bag. He still had the knife on him.

Buffalo Police received a 911 call during the afternoon hours of October 20th stating that a male had assaulted two woman near Main Street. The 911 caller continued, stating that he used a weapon to hit one of the women and knocked her to the ground. He also forced a second woman to the ground. The suspect was shirtless and fled. The condition of both women is unknown, as is if the suspect was caught. No further information is available at this time. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE

Niagara Falls Police received a call in the evening hours of October 20th, 2025 that an intoxicated male was threatening to jump over the falls. A female caller, identified as the male's girlfriend, told police that he was intoxicated and heading to his vehicle, threatening to jump over the falls. She was concerned enough that he would do so that she called 911. It is unknown if there was a domestic incident leading up to the call. It is believed that the male did enter his c

Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti announced the arrest of a Lockport man following an investigation into a shooting that took place earlier this year. According to investigators, 38-year-old Angel Roman fired six rounds into an occupied home on Sweetwood Drive in the Town of Lockport in April 2025. No injuries were reported, but authorities said the incident posed a serious danger to those inside the residence. Roman has been charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapo

Niagara Falls Police responded to the 9400 block of Niagara Falls Blvd. around in the early morning hours of October 19th after reports of an assault. Dispatch advised officers that the suspect's boyfriend was stabbed in the leg. The front desk manager who became aware of the incident did not know what to do and called 911. Police responded to the scene. No further information is available at this time. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content AUDIO: Woman Stabs Boyfrie

Law enforcement received a call in the afternoon hours of October 19th after reports of an assault. The 911 caller - the teenage daughter's mother - stated that her daughter punched her in the face and was now upstairs verbally threatening her. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if the daughter was arrested. No further information is available at this time. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content AUDIO: Teen Daughter Punches Mother in the Face

911 received a call around around midnight on October 19th that multiple individuals hopped the barrier and were feet away from falling into the Niagara Gorge. The individuals were outside of the camera and could not be viewed. Niagara Falls Parks Police responded to the scene. There is no further information available at this time. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO BELOW: Promotional Content AUDIO: Three Individuals Go Over Railing, Inches Away from Niagara Falls

A family and community are mourning the loss of Everleigh M. Snell, affectionately known as “Evy,” who passed away on October 16th, 2025, at just 4-years-old. Born with a radiant smile and a spirit far stronger than her years, Evy faced unimaginable health battles. At only a few months old, she was diagnosed with severe epilepsy that resisted medication along with a rare neurological disorder known as infantile spasms, or West syndrome. Despite countless hospital stays and an

A Niagara Falls man was arrested on the evening of October 13th following a reported hit-and-run crash and subsequent confrontation with police in which he was found to be highly intoxicated. Police say the incident began around 8pm when a witness saw a vehicle traveling eastbound on Buffalo Avenue abruptly turn onto 87th Street, nearly striking a pedestrian as it swerved onto the curb. The witness had to slam on their breaks to avoid being hit. The vehicle also allegedly str

Tragedy struck Buffalo’s Elmwood Village early Saturday morning when a fire tore through part of a residence leaving a woman and her baby dead and sending a man to the hospital with critical injuries. City officials confirmed the Buffalo Fire Department received reports of the blaze at 428 Norwood Avenue around 8:35am. Firefighters discovered flames on the first floor of the 2 ½-story multi-unit home. Crews were able to contain the fire to that section of the building. Author

A major federal-state conflict is unfolding as the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) challenges New York’s landmark Protect Our Courts Act signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul. The DOJ is arguing it unlawfully limits the ability of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain undocumented migrants in and around state courthouses. In its lawsuit, the DOJ charged that New York’s statute “poses intolerable obstacles to federal immigration enforcement and

A brewing legal battle is unfolding in New York as the federal government pushes back against the state’s restrictions on immigration arrests inside courthouses. The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit earlier this year targeting New York’s Protect Our Courts Act which prohibits Immigration and Customs Enforcement from detaining illegal immigrants in or around state courthouses. Federal prosecutors argue the law directly conflicts with the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause, w

Law enforcement agencies nationwide are urging the public to stop participating in a viral stunt dubbed the “AI homeless man prank,” warning that the trend is reckless, demeaning, and could lead to real danger. The prank involves using artificial intelligence to generate convincing images of a man appearing at someone’s door or even inside their home. These manipulated photos are then sent to family or roommates as a scare tactic. In many cases, the recipients believe the ima