Grand Island News

In one month, a judge will decide the fate of Tonawanda Coke and its Environmental Manager who were found guilty of violating the Clean Air Act.

Thousands of boaters in Western New York are now being warned to keep a sharp eye out for another form of a hazard to navigation.

The National Garden Festival, Buffalo-Niagara's seven-week long garden party, kicks off on Friday, June 21st throughout the area.

This weekend is full of recycling events throughout Western New York hosted by Senator Mark Grisanti and Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz.

A Buffalo man is facing felony charges after allegedly entering his ex-girlfriend's home through a back window and assaulting her.

Two overnight DWI arrests mark the 149th and 150th DWI arrests for the Erie County Sheriff's office this year.

Mayor Robert G. Ortt has announced Niagara River Cruises Inc. will begin their summer operations beginning on Saturday, June 8. North Tonawanda will be one of the three pickup locations for the new business venture initiated by Robin Hoch and Tom Hauser, two avid local boaters.

In this Thursday, May 30, 2013 photo, John Lawton poses by his Cessna 172 airplane in Wadsworth, Ohio.

Williamsville is the most affluent school district in Western New York, according to Business First's analysis of poverty rates, income levels and the percentage of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunches.

Flames sparked late Tuesday morning, in a car on the North Grand Island Bridge going into Niagara Falls.

In this Thursday, May 30, 2013 photo, John Lawton poses by his Cessna 172 airplane in Wadsworth, Ohio.

In this Thursday, May 30, 2013 photo, John Lawton poses by his Cessna 172 airplane in Wadsworth, Ohio.

It took 17 innings and a rare relief appearance for Clayton Richard to earn his first win of the year.

Grand Island School officials confirm they stepped up security at William Kaegebein Elementary due to a possible threat.

If you've ever wanted to help in the fight against cancer, now is your opportunity.

A new school budget proposal revealed in Clarence Tuesday night shows millions more in cuts will need to be made even if voters approve the proposed budget in June.

If you live in Tonawanda or Grand Island and believe your health has been affected by emissions from Tonawanda Coke, public officials are asking for your help.

For almost a year, a highway construction project has sent large trucks rumbling through a quiet neighborhood, damaging property along the way.

WHO: Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network WHAT: Verizon Wireless recently activated new 4G LTE coverage on 14 sites in the Buffalo area, expanding and filling in coverage on the high-speed data network it launched locally in October 2011.