Rob Hackford
WGRZ
Buffalo, NY, United States
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Study looking at Great Lakes cruise ships coming to Buffalo expected to be approved
"We thought it was time to take an honest look at and study the possibility of bringing cruise ships," said the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation President. → Read More
Club Marcella shooting update provided by Buffalo Police commissioner
The remarks come less than a week after a 17-year-old was arraigned in connection to the case. → Read More
Status of economic development around the future Bills stadium
"It's going to be a growing process. We have obviously never done this before," Orchard Park Town Supervisor Gene Majchrzak said. → Read More
Victim statements will be the focus of 5/14 sentencing Wednesday
Those familiar with the hearing tell 2 On Your Side anywhere between 17 and 19 individuals could speak at the sentencing for 19-year-old Payton Gendron. → Read More
'Entire incident caught on footage' says Buffalo Common Councilmember, new details in shooting at Club Marcella
Buffalo Police believe the shooting stemmed from some type of argument. → Read More
Redevelopment of some NYS Thruway service areas delayed 8-10 months
24 locations are either yet to be started or nearing completion. The project is expected to extend into May or early June of 2025. → Read More
Village of Albion and police union agree to settle officer pay 'error'
It was supposed to save the village money. Instead it ended up costing them. → Read More
3rd party report applauded by BPS, criticized by Buffalo Teachers Federation
The 22-page report was put together by a 3rd-party fact finder. → Read More
Mobile Bills rally brings team spirit to various locations across Buffalo
Students, teachers, medical staff, and patients all got to experience a little Bills spirit Wednesday. → Read More
Blizzard baby: Buffalo parents-to-be get coached through firstborn's birth
While Western New York was being frozen in time, soon-to-be mother and father Erica and Davon Thomas had a different clock that was ticking down. → Read More
Diocese of Buffalo shares Christmas warning: 'Do not attempt to attend masses in person'
The Diocese has asked that parishes with the capability to live-stream Christmas services, do so this weekend. → Read More
Understanding 'Code Blue' and the role it plays in Western New York
"Homelessness is something that affects every day, it can happen to any of us at any time," said WNY Coalition for the Homeless Co-Chair Jean Bennett. → Read More
Why GPS plow tracking system didn't help Buffalo neighbors?
“The new system helped plow drivers but it did not do much for our residents,” said Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown at a press conference Tuesday. → Read More
Suspect in Buffalo clinic incident charged with attempted murder
Jeremy Griffin, 48, is accused of shooting a woman in the leg on Pennsylvania Street Thursday morning. → Read More
New addiction treatment center in Newfane close to opening
A ribbon-cutting was held Thursday for the Recovery Center of Niagara, which will open to patients next month. → Read More
Buffalo and Western New York Bartender Hall of Fame inducted 16 new members
Inductees were recognized for their decades of service and always memorable hospitality. → Read More
A sex offender was brought on by a wrestling coach as a volunteer; state police are investigating
Family members tell 2 On Your Side they are actively working with detectives, who are building a case. → Read More
Common Council member proposes reviving revamped D.A.R.E. program in Buffalo Public Schools
A representative for the Buffalo Public Schools District told the council Tuesday they are "absolutely interested in being at the table for the discussion." → Read More
Kaleida workers cast ballots in strike authorization vote
“Our next step is to show Kaleida that people are very serious,” said CWA Local 1168 President Cori Gambini. → Read More
Shea's shakeup continues with more resignations and fired general manager
Five members of the Shea's Board of Trustees have resigned during the past week and a half. → Read More