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Teenage Boy Struck By Train in Bergen on Friday, May 20th, 2011

A 17-year-old male was struck by an Amtrak train Friday afternoon and has died, according to police. The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office said that the teen is from Byron, and was walking home from school when he was hit in Bergen.

High School Student Struck, Killed By Train in Bergen on Friday, May 20th, 2011

A 17-year-old male was struck by an Amtrak train Friday afternoon and has died, according to police. The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office said that the teen is from Byron, and was walking home from school when he was hit in Bergen.

169th anniversary of Treaty of Buffalo Creek signing on Friday, May 20th, 2011

Seneca Nation representatives were joined by state and local officials at the Burchfield Nature and Arts Center in West Seneca to honor the historical and the present day significance of the treaty between the Senecas and the U.S. government.

Giraffe at zoo put down on Friday, May 20th, 2011

Zoo officials say 18-year-old Jennie had to be put down after she failed to recover from anesthesia during a surgical procedure. Jennie was undergoing a hoof trimming procedure to help her walk.

Troopers rename award after Kevin Dobson on Friday, May 20th, 2011

The Superientendent’s Traffic Safety Award will now be called the "Trooper Kevin P. Dobson Traffic Safety Award." It will be given to a trooper who is committed to saving lives and reducing accidents through enforcement and education.

Why New York and Buffalo Should Require All Property Owners to Conduct Lead-based Inspections on Friday, May 20th, 2011

Eight zip-codes in Buffalo, NY, are considered “Communities of Concern,” where children, mostly from low-income minority families, are at high-risk for lead-poisoning. While local health groups strive for greater awareness of lead-poisoning dangers, this alone will not solve Buffalo’s lead-poisoning problem. The solution is in requiring all property owners to conduct lead inspections prior to [...]

Crimestoppers: Anton Beaver on Friday, May 20th, 2011

According to police investigators, 21-year-old Anton Beaver of Buffalo is wanted for tossing a gun out of a window during a car chase with police.

A look back at an eventful campaign in New York’s 26th on Friday, May 20th, 2011

After nearly three months of campaigning that has escalated going into the final weekend, voters Tuesday are set to select the candidate to replace Chris Lee in the 26th Congressional District. YNN’s Doug Sampson has a look back on the race between Rep…

Two dead, one missing after car plunges into river on Friday, May 20th, 2011

One person is still missing after a deadly car crash Friday morning in Broome County. The vehicle ended up in the Chenango River and crews are still looking for the body of one of the passengers. Our Janelle Burrell has been following this story and jo…

Key lawmaker backs off his FAA amendment on Friday, May 20th, 2011

A Republican lawmaker is backing off an amendment he authored that critics say would make it harder for the Federal Aviation Administration to write new safety rules.

Shots fired into house on Friday, May 20th, 2011

According to the Jamestown Police Department, several shots were fired at the back of the home at 125 Fulton Street, just missing a girl’s bedroom. No one was hurt.

Mid-Day Mendola 5/20/11 on Friday, May 20th, 2011

Listen to Nick Mendola live on weekdays from noon-3 p.m. Hour One: In a special Rapture edition, Nick wonders what you would do on your last day on earth and reflects on the legacy of Randy “Macho Man” Savage. Brooks Jackson from FactCheck.org also calls in to talk about the ads running for the 26th [...]

The Disco Biscuits Announce Red Rocks DVD on Friday, May 20th, 2011

DENVER, CO – The Disco Biscuits have announced both the release of BISCO INFERNO 09/10, a double disc DVD featuring the first two years of Bisco Inferno at Red Rocks, in addition to the first ever Bisco Inferno Popup Store. The professionally sho…

Police: Man attempting to burglarize house dead from stab wounds on Friday, May 20th, 2011

According to the Buffalo Police Department, the incident happened on the 100 block of Best Street. Police said a 19-year-old man, who has not been identified by police, was stabbed by a resident of the house during a struggle.

Friday YouTube Nugget on Friday, May 20th, 2011

This week’s Friday YouTube Nugget pays proper respect for the Rapture that is scheduled to occur tomorrow evening. While most wags on the Intertubes mock and scoff at the very real possibility that the world will end tomorrow, I’m taking it with the seriousness and dread it deserves. Even the most macho among us are being [...]