Andy Paden

20 hours ago | wgrz.com | Andy Paden

DUNKIRK, N.Y. — The city of Dunkirk is in trouble, currently facing a $20 million budget deficit and seeing its own treasure’s officer shut down by the state comptroller just last month. State Senator George Borrello (R-NY 57th Senate District) believes he has a way to fix the financial crisis that’s been compounding for years, proposing a bill (Senate Bill S7497) that would authorize the creation of a financial control board to oversee the city’s finances.

1 day ago | abc10.com | Andy Paden

BUFFALO, N.Y. — It’s been six weeks since correctional officers went on strike at facilities across the state, and yet the fight to address the ongoing staffing crisis still continues. Governor Kathy Hochul believes she has a solution, proposing as a part of her 2026 budget to lower the minimum age of correctional officers from 21 to 18.

1 day ago | wgrz.com | Andy Paden

BUFFALO, N.Y. — It’s been six weeks since correctional officers went on strike at facilities across the state, and yet the fight to address the ongoing staffing crisis still continues. Governor Kathy Hochul believes she has a solution, proposing as a part of her 2026 budget to lower the minimum age of correctional officers from 21 to 18.

2 days ago | wgrz.com | Andy Paden

VATICAN CITY, — Over the next two weeks, all eyes will be on the Sistine Chapel chimney, as cardinals across the world begin to make their way to the Vatican to pay their respects and start the process of picking a new pope. It follows the death of Pope Francis early Monday morning of a stroke and heart failure. This centuries-old tradition, known as a Conclave, is rooted in secrecy and will see cardinals locked away from the outside world to make a decision that will impact billions.

1 week ago | abc10.com | Andy Paden

BUFFALO, N.Y. — An incident took place Friday at Sweet Home High School that ended with a number of staff members on leave and a student being put in handcuffs. A source tells 2 On Your Side that some sort of altercation caused a fight in the school, which escalated to the point where a staff member placed a student in handcuffs and escorted the student to the principal’s office. Following the incident, several employees were placed on administrative leave, our source says.