Today, Representative Kathy Hochul (D-NY26) announced that she will serve on the House Committee on Homeland Security in the 112th Congress. “I look forward to working hard for the people of the 26th District as a Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security,” said Congresswoman Hochul. “As a Representative of a district right by [...]

The newly hatched Peregrine Falcons had color-coded metal bands attached to their legs Thursday. During the banding process, the falcons were identified as two males and two females, and were named after famous railroads – Commodore, Chessie, Phoebe Sn…

Members of law enforcement, along with officials from Special Olympics New York, honored the late Trooper Kevin Dobson with a memorial run. The statewide torch run is an annual event that Dobson took part in every year.

In papers filed by his attorneys Thursday in federal court in Buffalo, Mark Zuckerberg says he didn’t sign papers or send emails confirming Paul Ceglia’s ownership in the company.

As state leaders and Westchester County residents continue to express their concerns over Indian Point, the owners of the nuclear power plant want to prove it is completely safe. Our Josh Robin has more from inside the plant.

The Senate passed a bill to require bus drivers submit to a criminal history check when they get a commercial driver’s license or renew their commercial license. But after a string of deadly crashed involving tour buses, senators say stricter regulatio…

A four legged friend has said farewell to the Orleans County Sheriff’s Department. Cliff, the K9 dog has retired after nine years of service to both the law enforcement and community. YNN’s Kate McGowan met up with the pooch and his owner, and explains…

Lit’rally, as Rob Lowe’s character on Parks & Recreations would say. Yes, Bidwell was plenty wet this Saturday. Downright marshy, even. Thanks to everyone who braved the mud and came to say hi: unlike last time, which was our introduction to many of you, this time was split about 50/50 between new folks and those [...]

Three ice rinks owned by the city of Buffalo are now under new management, including the Buffalo Sabres Foundation. The foundation will work with Hasek’s Heroes to run Cazenovia and Riverside ice rinks, while North Buffalo Bison Hockey Association will…

There’s more to passing a Regents exam than just answering a certain number of questions correctly. YNN’s Erin Clarke explains the formula and tells us it’s just another reason educators think the tests are flawed.

Residents in Tonawanda say several equipment malfunctions have taken place recently at the Tonawanda Coke Corporation, resulting in uncontrolled releases of dangerous air toxins.

Family members of Hospice patients in Cheektowaga now have a comfortable place to stay while their loved ones are being cared for. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday at a renovated, three-bedroom Victorian style guest house near the Hospice ca…

According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, Frederick Hannum of Mayville was found trapped under a tree around 12:15 p.m. Thursday. Deputies believe Hannum was attempting to cut an uprooted tree on his property when part of the tree fell on to…

The body of 47-year-old John Librecht was found after someone spotted it floating in the water near the Bailey Avenue bridge.

Listen to Nick Mendola live on weekdays from noon-3 p.m. Hour One: On Brian McCutheon’s reported dismissal from the Sabres coaching staff, home-field advantage Ricado McCray’s sentencing. Tyler Muto of K-9 Connection also joins the show to give some dog-training tips. Download audio file (060211nick01.mp3) 6/2/11 Nick Mendola Hour Two Interview with Tyler Muto Download [...]