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Law enforcement received a call around 8:30pm on November 28th after reports of a domestic incident in the City of Buffalo. The 911 caller stated that her fiancé's daughter is threatening to burn down the house. The daughter refused to leave the home and said that she would use a gun and kill someone. Specifically, the daughter said that if police don't get there soon, they will be getting there for murder. At the time of the call, the suspect was walking around the neighborh

Law enforcement received a call around 12:45pm on November 28th after reports of a hostage situation with injuries that occurred in the City of Buffalo. The 911 caller, who was also the victim, stated that three males held him hostage in an apartment for several hours. He was repeatedly beaten and a gun was used as part of the assault. They also took his money in addition to any other belongings he had on him. The victim ran to a nearby library to contact police. Police respo

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 Law enforcement received a call around 1:20am on November 28th after reports of a shooting with injuries on Dodge Street in Buffalo, New York. The initial report indicated that a single woman was shot inside of the residence. It was then reported that an additional woman was shot as well. The extent of their injuries was not relayed over the audio. There was also a statement on the audio that the women were attacked prior to being shot. Police and emerge

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 7pm on November 27th after reports of a check the welfare on Trowbridge Street in the City of Buffalo. The 911 caller - a neighbor - stated that multiple kids (three) between the ages of 4 and 8 were home alone. The caller further said that there were no lights on and the kids were pounding on the windows screaming for help. Police responded to the scene. No further information is available at this time. These are m

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 11:30am on November 27th after reports of a possible hostage situation and/or family offense situation on Rother Avenue in the City of Buffalo. The 911 caller - a neighbor - stated that she could hear a woman screaming that she was locked in a room with bars on the window. She further stated she was not being let out of the room. Police responded to the scene. The result of the call is unknown. No further informatio

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 10:50pm on November 26th after reports of a hostage situation on Elmwood in Buffalo. A male on a payphone stated that he is holding 5 people hostage and that he has a glock 17. The male continued, stating that an accomplice has a machine gun. A massive police presence responded to the scene. The result of the call is unknown. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations based on pol

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call round 11:30pm on November 17th reporting an abduction on Kenmore Avenue in Buffalo. The 911 caller stated that she witnessed a female being pulled into a black truck from behind. The truck had no visible license plate. Police 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: Promotional Con

The Erie County District Attorney's Office announced that a Buffalo man is facing a homicide charge tied to the death of his stepdaughter last summer. Prosecutors say 38-year-old Peter D. Brown was formally arraigned Friday morning on a single count of second-degree murder. Investigators say Brown strangled 20-year-old Kayshawnna Jordan on August 4th, 2024, at a residence on the 400 block of East Ferry Street. Brown fled New York after the killing and was taken into custody i

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Police audio captured a statement from a male on November 14th around 12:20pm discussing an explosion that happened the previous day. According to the caller, he said that there was an IED set off a block over from where he works and that the police department wanted to get into their cameras. 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: Pr

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

A Buffalo man who severely injured a small dog earlier this year is now awaiting sentencing after entering a guilty plea in Erie County Court. Deandre Rogers, 30, stood before State Supreme Court Justice Paul B. Wojtaszek on Thursday and admitted guilt to one count of attempted aggravated cruelty to animals, a Class A misdemeanor under New York State Law. The charge stems from a disturbing case that left a 9-year-old Chihuahua with life-threatening injuries. The attack occurr

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 4:30pm on November 9th after reports of a domestic incident where a woman sustained burns on Easton Avenue in Buffalo. The 911 caller stated that a female sustained burns after having oil thrown on her during a domestic violence incident. Police, fire and emergency medical responded to the scene. It is unknown if the male suspect was arrested. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allega

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 7am on November 9th after reports of a male sustaining a serious bodily injury on Trent Square in Cheektowaga. The 911 caller stated that a male (name withheld) shot himself in the head. Police and emergency medical responded to the scene. It is unknown what led up to the incident. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations based on police audio and should not be taken as fact. LI

LISTEN TO AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 10pm on November 7th after reports of a group of at least 50 juveniles armed with knives fighting in Buffalo. The 911 caller stated that the 50+ juveniles were actively fighting, most armed with knives. It is unknown if there were any injuries. Police responded to the scene. There was no information on if any of the juveniles were arrested. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegatio

Erie County deputies made a startling discovery this week after finding an alligator tucked away in a backyard shed at a residence on Montclair Avenue, just steps from Erie County Medical Center. According to Erie County Sheriff John Garcia, officers were carrying out a search warrant Tuesday at the Buffalo home when they found the reptile. The alligator was located inside a small pool surrounded by artificial lighting, heating devices, and dead rodents. State Department of E

A Buffalo man accused of killing his girlfriend is now facing additional charges that include the murder of his 4-day-old son and setting fire to their home, prosecutors announced. According to the Erie County District Attorney’s Office, 30-year-old Kidane Haile strangled 29-year-old Katie Carrig inside their Norwood Avenue residence in the Elmwood Village on October 18th before igniting the house with gasoline. Both Carrig and the infant were pronounced dead at the scene. In

Two teenagers have been found guilty on multiple charges connected to the death of 3-year-old Ramone Cartercwho was fatally shot during a neighborhood gathering in 2024. A jury convicted a 16-year-old defendant, who was 14 at the time of the shooting, of second-degree murder, attempted murder, assault, and criminal possession of a weapon. A second teen, now 17, was acquitted of murder but found guilty of first-degree manslaughter and assault. He was cleared of attempted murde

Areo (left) and Sumit Majumdar (right) On Friday, October 17th, Niagara Action published a story titled " Staley Road ‘Mob’ Targets Brown Resident During Grand Island Zoning, Town Board Meetings ." Read here: https://www.niagaraaction.com/staley-road-mob-targets-brown-resident-during-zoning-town-board-meetings While writing that article, Niagara Action reached out to Sumit Majumdar for comment and did not receive a response. On Tuesday, October 28th, we received the followin

Amherst police confirmed that an officer shot and injured a woman on Tuesday afternoon at the Colonie Apartment Complex on Sweet Home Road. Authorities said the incident began around 2pm when a female armed with a knife was reported to be acting in a “threatening manner.” According to police, she advanced toward officers before being shot by one of them. Emergency crews provided medical treatment at the scene and the woman was then transported to Erie County Medical Center. P