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Nursing home employees say they’re not getting paid on Friday, May 27th, 2011

Some health care employees at a long term care facility in Lewiston say they’ve been working without getting paid, and they’re looking for answers. YNN’s Ryan Burgess sat down with an employee of Fairchild Manor Nursing Home to find out more.

Grand jury indicts accused kidnapper on Friday, May 27th, 2011

The Chautauqua County District Attorney says 22-year-old Corey Kimmy of Brocton has been indicted on one count of attempted kidnapping in the second degree and one count of attempted rape in the first degree. He was arraigned on the charges in Chautau…

Riter Radio, 5/27/11 on Friday, May 27th, 2011

Riter Radio, Weekdays 3-6 pm. Today’s Guests: Business First’s Jim Fink and Bob Gaughan. Hour One A look into the ESPN book, plus Buffalo News headlines; Playing “Slylock Fox” with the Buffalo News; Breakdown of the Buffalo News… Download audio file (052711br01.mp3) 052711Brad01 Hour Two Game time: name Buffalo’s nine districts; Game time continued: name [...]

Flooding in Chautauqua County on Friday, May 27th, 2011

In Chautauqua County, flooding forced authorities to shut down traffic on Route 60 in the hamlet of Kimball Stand, north of Jamestown, Friday afternoon.

Friday YouTube Nugget on Friday, May 27th, 2011

We’ve come to Memorial Day weekend and it would be proper, among the barbecues and revelry, to honor the men and women who gave their lives in defense of our country. The benefit of their service and sacrifice to our nation (and the world) is immeasurable. May they rest in peace. And, may we not [...]

Buffalo schools hiring more attendance teachers on Friday, May 27th, 2011

It’s one of the biggest problems facing Buffalo Public Schools: absenteeism. In the 2011-2012 budget just passed by the Buffalo School Board the district is increasing funding to combat the problem.

Troopers say man flashed Thruway motorists on Friday, May 27th, 2011

State Police have charged 52-year-old Kenneth M. Dillenburg of Dunkirk with public lewdness and indecent exposure. Troopers say a state police officer observed Dillenburg exposing himself to passing cars and trucks, and police received several complain…

Mini Relay for Life on Friday, May 27th, 2011

Students at Kaegebein Elementary on Grand Island have been raising money by walking and selling items to raise money for the American Cancer Society. On Friday morning, the school gathered for an assembly discussing the importance of cancer awareness a…

‘Person of interest’ sought in deadly shooting on Friday, May 27th, 2011

According to the Buffalo Police Department, the shooting happened around 5:30 a.m. Friday on Vermont Street, near the intersection of West Avenue. Police said the victim, 21-year-old Jay Amelio Nieves, was declared dead at the scene.

‘Hometown Heroes’ at West Seneca East on Friday, May 27th, 2011

Eleven area veterans spent the morning speaking to small groups of students from 18 classes. The men and women veterans served in conflicts from World War II to the present day.

Traveling this holiday weekend on Friday, May 27th, 2011

Gas prices may be high, but it seems even that isn’t stopping people from traveling this Memorial Day weekend. Our Erin Connolly caught up with a few travel experts to discuss this years trends and whether people plan to get away by car, plane, or train.

Former Seneca Nation president dies on Friday, May 27th, 2011

Former Seneca Nation of Indians president George Heron has died. He was 92.

Mid-Day Mendola 5/27/11 on Friday, May 27th, 2011

Listen to Nick Mendola live on weekdays from noon-3 p.m. Hour One: Nick discusses the story about a family that is keeping their child’s gender a secret. Download audio file (052711nick01.mp3) 5/27/11 Nick Mendola Hour One Hour Two: Nick plays “Oh, Google” with famous actresses and sets off the Nude Alarm and also discusses the [...]

Review: Tara Nevins “Wood and Stone” on Friday, May 27th, 2011

ITHACA, NY – To say Tara Nevins second solo release “Wood and Stone” is catchy would be a gross understatement. The Donna the Buffalo co-founder has long made bluegrass/roots-rock fans revel in harmonic vocals and catchy fiddle licks. But so…

Two teens hit by car, driver faces DWI charges on Friday, May 27th, 2011

Two people were hospitalized Thursday night after a car crash which police in Niagara County say was caused by a drunk driver. Deputies say the driver of the car that hit them, 36-year-old Amy Schumacher of Gasport, was intoxicated.