AMHERST, NY- The town of Amherst town board voted Monday night to look into only hiring new employees who are non-smokers. But, two different labor lawyers told 2 On Your Side Wednesday, the town can't turn away smokers because it's against New York State Law. Smoking on your own time is protected. Full Story »
(BUFFALO, NY)-- During Wednesday's windy conditions, a United Airlines pilot struggled to land at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Click on the video link on the right hand side of the age to watch the landing. Full Story »
Researchers at the University at Buffalo are defending a government-funded project that has drawn the ire of Former Presidential Candidate Senator John McCain . The project studies the habits of Western New Yorkers who like to get drunk and high. Full Story »
Erie County's Health Commissioner says local doctors are starting to send unused H1N1 vaccines back to the county meaning some area kids will be eligible to receive the shot. Full Story »
Lancaster, NY-- It is a tradition of giving that dates back more than 15 years. The classroom in this case is a kitchen and the lesson is one of compassion. Full Story »
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Gov. David Paterson says New York has run out of cash and he's directing budget officials to reduce aid payments to schools, local governments and non-profit service providers until things improve. Full Story »
Armed with only computers and the internet, Buffalo bloggers Corey Mohr and Michael Empric say they're fighting against state lawmakers who voted against the marriage equality bill. Full Story »
Sweet Home High School "rallied" around their varsity football players today, throwing them a pep rally in honor of their Class A State Championship. Full Story »
At one point on Wednesday, NYSEG reported nearly 4,000 customers without power, most of them in areas south of Buffalo. National Grid had more than 20,000 businesses and homes without electricity in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie and Wyoming counties. Full Story »
WASHINGTON - Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano agreed Wednesday to a request from Sen. Chuck Schumer to work with Canadian officials in publicizing options for people who want to cross the U.S.-Canada border but don't want to pay for a passport. Full Story »
The Olmsted Parks Conservancy is inviting the public to a Sunday rally aimed at encouraging Mayor Byron Brown to allow the group to continue its stewardship six of the city's parks. Full Story »
In my continued search to find the best deals and websites to save you time and money, today compliments to Sears for paying attention to the weather. Full Story »
If you smoke, you might not be hired to work for the town of Amherst. At least, it's something board members voted to officially look into in a 4-2 vote Monday night. Full Story »
The District Attorney says "Pedophiles are vampires, they never stop until you drive a stake through their hearts", and Frank Sedita says if he had his choice, Theodore Sypnier would spend the rest of his life in prison. Full Story »
Political grudges die hard, apparently. At least that seems to be the case at Buffalo City Hall , where the mayor's opponent from this year's primary is accusing the mayor of political retribution. Full Story »
"We are going to begin a very strategic and steady rollout over the course of the next months of candidates who we feel would make better state senators than the people currently sitting in the seats," said Alan Van Capelle, the group's executive director. Full Story »
A 17 year old Chautauqua County man has been charged for sending sexually explicit photos and text messages to a 12 year old girl. The man's name was withheld because of his age. Full Story »
H1N1 vaccinations are available Wednesday, December 9th for anyone who falls into the CDC's risk groups. Passport Health of Western New York is holding a flu clinic tomorrow from 1:00pm until 4:00pm at their Williamsville location at 342 Harris Hill Road. Full Story »
For years, there has been talks about bringing a major racetrack to Fort Erie, Canada. However, a proposal got one step closer to reality Monday night when the town council unanimously passed the plan presented by a group of developers. Full Story »
The Cattaraugus County Health Department is reporting that laboratory testing has confirmed that a recent death of a county resident did in fact test positive of the H1N1 virus. Full Story »
You could say that Jonny Flynn is a boy among men. He is the smallest, and at 20 years old, the youngest player on the Minnesota Timberwolves, who are in Toronto to play the Raptors on Tuesday night. Full Story »
It's like "Cash for Clunkers" but the state calls this "New York's Great Appliance Swap Out." There are two goals; to get you using energy efficient appliances and to get you out spending money, something the President of Rosa's is glad to hear. Full Story »
OCOEE, Fla. (AP) -- Tiger Woods' mother-in-law has been released from an Orlando-area hospital after being treated for stomach pains. Health Central Hospital spokesman Dan Yates said Barbro Holmberg was released Tuesday afternoon, about 11 hours after she was admitted. Full Story »
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Federal homeland security grants will help fund a program to protect chemical facilities, financial institutions, nuclear and electric power plants, dams, stadiums and other potential terrorist targets in the Buffalo area. Full Story »
FORT LEWIS, Wash. (AP) -- The Army says the death of an ROTC cadet in a night training exercise at Fort Lewis last summer was a suicide. Full Story »
A tree is reflected in a rain puddle in the German city of Stuttgart. AFP/DDP/Sascha Schuermann
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