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Rich Products plant remains closed

Al Vaughters — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:47:13 GMT

The outbreak has sickened 35 people in 19 states. E. coli was found in Rich Products "Farm Rich" frozen products in March and more than 100 tons of those items were thrown out. The plant that produced the products in Waycross, Georgia was closed and remains shuttered.

Steel manufacturer coming to Lackawanna

George Richert — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:57:27 GMT

A company that will supply materials to hydro-fracking sites out-of-state is opening shop in Lackawanna.

Payday loans:fast money, long nightmare

Al Vaughters — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:32:25 GMT

For those in a financial jam, a payday loan may sound like an easy way to get some cash. But while the money is easy to get, paying the loan back can turn into a nightmare.

NYS aims to put more teens to work

Luke Smith — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:56:11 GMT

The Summer Youth Employment Program will help about 18,000 teens find jobs. About $25 million is being distributed to all 57 counties.

Future of Falls icon is uncertain

Ed Drantch — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:08:41 GMT

The future of the Maid of the Mist is in jeopardy. When a California-based company takes over in Canada next year, the iconic tour boat company won't have any place to store their boats.

HSBC Bank plans to cut 14,000 jobs

Lou Raguse — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:21:41 GMT

HSBC has announced it will cut up to 14,000 jobs worldwide in order to achieve $2 billion-$3 billion in cost savings as it continues to trim its global empire.

Costco to open in Rochester suburb

Nancy Sanders — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:17:17 GMT

Costco will be opening its first store within striking distance of western New York shoppers at the CityGate development outside Rochester.

New ceramic business coming to Buffalo

George Richert — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:52:55 GMT

The former Buffalo China has seen its ups and downs, but now is about to get a shot in the arm from an Ohio Company that's ready to move in.

Travel group looks to promote N. Falls

Rich Newberg — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:03:13 GMT

A travel group wants to put the greater Niagara region on the map as an international destination and attract visitors from all over the world.

Man pays fine, state wants $50 more

Nalina Shapiro — Fri, 10 May 2013 22:43:45 GMT

A Buffalo man admits he ran a red light and says he paid his fine in full. But the DMV says he owes the state another $50.

Bar shut down for selling to minors

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:02:27 GMT

The State Liquor Authority has shut down a Buffalo bar near UB South Campus for allegedly selling alcohol to minors. A compliance detail in April added three more violations to the bar's existing six for sales to minors.

Gov. gives Senecas ultimatum on casinos

Ed Drantch — Fri, 10 May 2013 02:23:32 GMT

Governor Andrew Cuomo is putting all the cards on the table and gambling on any future relationship with the Seneca Nation. He's delivered an ultimatum: pay up or no more exclusivity zone.

Is replacing signs a waste of money?

Nalina Shapiro — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:33:59 GMT

Many drivers noticed pairs of identical signs along Rt. 400 and called News 4 to find out why crews had installed secondary signs with no new information.

Cuomo details upstate NY casino plan

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:12:14 GMT

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday that New York's Indian casinos could face competition in their backyards if talks with tribes over his gambling expansion proposal fail to yield results soon.

Group to hang "I am not for sale" signs

Mike Courtney — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:50:19 GMT

Federal, state and local members of a task force fighting human trafficking presented one of the winning posters that will be soon be displayed throughout western New York.

New downstate ads tout WNY attractions

Rachel Kingston — Thu, 09 May 2013 02:26:28 GMT

Leaders are hoping an unprecedented tourism push for Western New York will mean big business.

Amherst tax dispute has couple fuming

Luke Moretti — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:17:54 GMT

An Amherst couple claims they overpaid in property taxes because of an error in square footage. Now they want their money back - but it's not going to be that easy.

Bass Pro coming to Niagara-on-the-Lake

Tue, 07 May 2013 20:50:36 GMT

Buffalo isn't getting a Bass Pro along the waterfront, but a new location is opening up just over the border.

Duffy shares update on Buffalo Billion

Anthony Congi — Tue, 07 May 2013 10:58:56 GMT

Lieutenant Governor Robert Duffy was at Buffalo State Tuesday morning to announce the next phase of the campaign, saying this is the model for the rest of the state to follow.

Customers call liquidation sale a scam

Lou Raguse — Mon, 06 May 2013 22:28:31 GMT

Consumers say a so-called "liquidation sale" being held at the former Office Depot on Elmwood Avenue is a scam.

Fire sparks at milling plant in Buffalo

Luke Moretti — Mon, 06 May 2013 22:05:24 GMT

Buffalo firefighters tackled a tricky blaze at ADM Milling on Ganson Street. The two-alarm fire broke out around 4:30 p.m. on Monday.

Stores hand out free comics

Brian Tabor — Sat, 04 May 2013 22:51:28 GMT

Shops in Western New York and across the country welcomed visitors to take special editions of comics at no charge for 'Free Comic Book Day' on Saturday.

Farmers market opens in new location

Brian Tabor — Sat, 04 May 2013 22:50:51 GMT

A Williamsville market and bakery has moved into a larger location in Snyder.

Multiple job postings from one person

Al Vaughters — Fri, 03 May 2013 22:31:51 GMT

New job listings on Craigslist got the attention of a woman looking for work, but something didn't seem right.

WNY hopes to lure fishing tourism

Nancy Sanders — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:11:27 GMT

Saturday marks the opening day for many anglers. Walleye, Northern Pike, Tiger Muskellunge are all up for grabs in many waters across New York State.

CSEA employees vote down contract

Rich Newberg — Fri, 03 May 2013 10:59:39 GMT

Members of Erie County’s largest union voted to reject a new contract Friday.

Four kinds of frozen pizza recalled

Fri, 03 May 2013 01:47:23 GMT

Two kinds of DiGiorno pizza and two kinds of California Pizza Kitchen pizza are being recalled over small fragments of plastic that may be in the food.

EC lawmaker supports co-pay for inmates

Nalina Shapiro — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:48:08 GMT

An Erie County lawmaker is supporting a bill from state senators that would require prisoners to make a co-payment for all medical expenses.

Zoo's polar bear cub loves the crowds

Emily Guggenmos — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:47:17 GMT

Many people have been flocking to the Buffalo Zoo to see Luna, the baby polar bear. But she's growing up fast and the cute and cuddly cub isn't so little anymore.

New York licenses to get new look

Anthony Congi — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:05:34 GMT

Starting in July, drivers licenses could look different in New York State. The obvious difference is the color change and the picture going to black and white.