Wall Street is shaken to its foundations as the New York Stock Exchange agrees to its biggest deal ever. It’s leading some to ask, is this a sign the Street’s status as the world’s financial leader is at risk? Business reporter Diane King has the details.
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Wall Street merger has everyone asking, what’s next?
on Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
Campus West closing despite last minute push from parents
on Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
A group of concerned parents met Tuesday with the president of Buffalo State College to try to prevent Campus West, a Buffalo Public School located on the campus, from closing. YNN’s Ryan Burgess tells us about the meeting, and if it brought the situat…
What’s next my dear Watson?
on Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
It is man versus machine as Watson goes head to head with the humans on Jeopardy. As our Curtis Schick shows us, researchers behind his technology say Watson is more than a trivia wiz.
Debate over downtown casino in Common Council
on Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
The debate over construction of a permanent casino in downtown Buffalo came to the common council chambers Tuesday. YNN’s Doug Sampson tells us why a local group wants the city to void its contract with the Seneca Nation.
Keep your cool on the ice when the weather warms up
on Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
Western New Yorkers have some relief on the way from the frigid winter temperatures. But before you make plans to spend time outside, as YNN’s Kaitlyn Lionti tells us, the warmer weather also means more to consider before heading onto the ice.
Contractors brought in to new Federal courthouse for water problem
on Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
Construction of the new Federal courthouse in downtown Buffalo has hit yet another snag. Condensation has been found in the walls, and some moisture has turned into ice.
Five arrested after group home fight; four staff members hurt
on Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
Four people were injured in a violent fight Tuesday morning at Gateway-Longview, an organization serving families and children.
5 arrested after group home fight; 4 staff hurt
on Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
Four staff members at a Buffalo-area home for troubled youths are nursing injuries after trying to break up a fight involving about 10 teenagers. Five young people were arrested.
Minivan, garbage truck in accident on North Grand Island Bridge
on Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
According to State Police, the accident happened on the North Grand Island Bridge just after 1 p.m. Tuesday. Troopers said that five people were in the minivan, including two infants in the back seat.
Woman charged with DWI in connection with deadly crash
on Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
According to the Buffalo Police Department, 20-year-old Brigid Walsh of Buffalo has been arrested and charged with vehicular manslaughter and DWI.
Students kick off canned food drive
on Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
Elementary school students in Jamestown shared the love Valentine’s Day, and will be collecting food for the next couple of weeks.
Tickets for 2011 Chautauqua season on sale
on Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
Tickets range in price from $18 to $40. The season opens June 26th.
Pieper pleads guilty to murdering Jenni-Lyn Watson
on Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
Steven Pieper, 21, has admitted he killed his ex-girlfriend, Jenni-Lyn Watson, at the girl’s home in Clay, back in November. The girl, home from college to spend Thanksgiving with her family, was strangled after Pieper came to her home to discuss their…
Cravens World at UB
on Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
The Cravens World collection, which was recently donated to UB, is the product of 65 years of traveling and gathering by Annette Craven.
Plans Moving Forward for New VA Cemetery in Western New York
on Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
The VA is looking for landowners willing to sell or donate at least 200 developable acres in Western New York.