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Two controversial provisions of New York State's SAFE Act will go into effect on Monday, April 15, 2013.

The Buffalo Sabres broke ground Saturday in the Webster block of downtown Buffalo for the construction of HARBORcenter.

A potential choking threat has forced the recall of infant clothing.

Approximately 250 potential future female athletes participated in a Western New York Girls in Sports Program on Sunday.

A lawsuit has been filed against Rich Products by a teen who was sickened by E. coli contamination.

State Assemblyman Ray Walter is urging that an investigation take place regarding the mistaken seizure of an Amherst man's guns.

The mayor of a Genesee County community could be facing an ouster.

A pair of recent purse snatchings have Elmwood Village residents on alert.

Farmers and foodies are urging Governor Cuomo to ban hydraulic fracturing in New York State right away. Groups across the state are expected to meet today and into next week to alert the public that fracking is a threat to the state’s agricultural viability.

Earlier Friday, organizers announced the lineup for this summer's Lucille Ball Comedy Festival in Jamestown.  Standup comic star Bill Engvall will headline the event, becoming  the latest in big-name acts to perform at the emerging Chautauqua County event.

A contract dispute stretching back to 2007 between Erie County and the CSEA could be resolved soon.  The tentative deal is now in the hands of the rank and file.