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Detour on I-86 because of roadway collapse on Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

The New York State Department of Transportation has closed the westbound lanes of I-86, between Exits 18 and 19, because the shoulder of the road collapsed. That’s the Allegany State Park / Red House Area exit and the Route 280 / Quaker Run area exit.

Detour on I-86 because of roadway collapse on Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

The New York State Department of Transportation has closed the westbound lanes of I-86, between Exits 18 and 19, because the shoulder of the road collapsed. That’s the Allegany State Park / Red House Area exit and the Route 280 / Quaker Run area exit.

Detour on I-86 because of roadway collapse on Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

The New York State Department of Transportation has closed the westbound lanes of I-86, between Exits 18 and 19, because the shoulder of the road collapsed. That’s the Allegany State Park / Red House Area exit and the Route 280 / Quaker Run area exit.

Detour on I-86 because of roadway collapse on Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

The New York State Department of Transportation has closed the westbound lanes of I-86, between Exits 18 and 19, because the shoulder of the road collapsed. That’s the Allegany State Park / Red House Area exit and the Route 280 / Quaker Run area exit.

Detour on I-86 because of roadway collapse on Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

The New York State Department of Transportation has closed the westbound lanes of I-86, between Exits 18 and 19, because the shoulder of the road collapsed. That’s the Allegany State Park / Red House Area exit and the Route 280 / Quaker Run area exit.

Detour on I-86 because of roadway collapse on Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

The New York State Department of Transportation has closed the westbound lanes of I-86, between Exits 18 and 19, because the shoulder of the road collapsed. That’s the Allegany State Park / Red House Area exit and the Route 280 / Quaker Run area exit.

High school hosts leukemia benefit on Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

The high school hosted “East Fest” to help support senior Emily Borodzik and 2009 graduate Alicia Torrell. Both young women are facing rising medical bills because of their illness, but to them, Tuesday’s benefit was about more than just the money.

High school hosts leukemia benefit on Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

The high school hosted “East Fest” to help support senior Emily Borodzik and 2009 graduate Alicia Torrell. Both young women are facing rising medical bills because of their illness, but to them, Tuesday’s benefit was about more than just the money.

High school hosts leukemia benefit on Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

The high school hosted “East Fest” to help support senior Emily Borodzik and 2009 graduate Alicia Torrell. Both young women are facing rising medical bills because of their illness, but to them, Tuesday’s benefit was about more than just the money.

High school hosts leukemia benefit on Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

The high school hosted “East Fest” to help support senior Emily Borodzik and 2009 graduate Alicia Torrell. Both young women are facing rising medical bills because of their illness, but to them, Tuesday’s benefit was about more than just the money.

High school hosts leukemia benefit on Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

The high school hosted “East Fest” to help support senior Emily Borodzik and 2009 graduate Alicia Torrell. Both young women are facing rising medical bills because of their illness, but to them, Tuesday’s benefit was about more than just the money.

Crimestoppers: Reward for shooting suspect on Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Crimestoppers is offering up to $1,000 for information leading them to 17-year-old Joshua Nieves. Police say Nieves is a person of interest in the shooting death of 21-year-old Jay Nieves on Vermont Street early Friday morning.

Crimestoppers: Reward for shooting suspect on Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Crimestoppers is offering up to $1,000 for information leading them to 17-year-old Joshua Nieves. Police say Nieves is a person of interest in the shooting death of 21-year-old Jay Nieves on Vermont Street early Friday morning.

Crimestoppers: Reward for shooting suspect on Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Crimestoppers is offering up to $1,000 for information leading them to 17-year-old Joshua Nieves. Police say Nieves is a person of interest in the shooting death of 21-year-old Jay Nieves on Vermont Street early Friday morning.

Crimestoppers: Reward for shooting suspect on Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Crimestoppers is offering up to $1,000 for information leading them to 17-year-old Joshua Nieves. Police say Nieves is a person of interest in the shooting death of 21-year-old Jay Nieves on Vermont Street early Friday morning.