Breanna Fuss

2 weeks ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Breanna Fuss |Keegan Trunick

This weekend marks the start of the deadliest season for teen drivers. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known as the 100 deadliest days. AAA says last summer saw an 18% increase in deadly teen crashes. Because of that, the New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies around the state are trying to save lives by working to promote safe driving habits. "Take that extra second and care about the rest of the community around you," said Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter.

3 weeks ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Breanna Fuss

HAMBURG, N.Y. — Authorities say a house Lake View was leveled by an explosion on Monday. According to Town of Hamburg Police, around 10 to 15 other homes have been impacted by the explosion. They described the scene as catastrophic. Police say the incident prompted multiple calls that came in just before 9 p.m. They have confirmed that at least one person, a man, was taken to ECMC, but his condition has not been released. Police say they do believe there are other victims.

3 weeks ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Breanna Fuss

You’ve undoubtedly been out and about more in your neighborhood as the weather gets nicer. But has your neighborhood gotten louder? It’s that time of the year when what police call “quality of life" calls start rolling in. These are the calls that address issues that impact the overall quality of life in a community, rather than just serious crimes. These includes things like noise complaints, disorderly conduct and graffiti. As you can imagine, most of the violators live in that neighborhood.

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Breanna Fuss

BUFFALO, N.Y. — New York is one of only four states with a list limiting drugged driving offenses. This means if a driver is under the influence, and the drug they’re on isn’t on the list, they could end up facing lesser charges, or none at all. “I was 13 when I was involved in this crash," said Nicolette Nappi-Franzone, a survivor of a fatal crash. "My sister and I were 16 months apart. It was absolutely devastating having to navigate all of this grief.

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Breanna Fuss

BUFFALO, N.Y. — As you start your day, think of all the choices you make. How do you want your coffee? What do you want for breakfast? What shoes do you want to wear? But how would you feel if you had no say over any of those choices? For children who are abused, that’s their reality — no choices. According to the New York State Council on Children and Families Kids’ Well-Being Indicators Clearinghouse, there were 19,671 indicated reports of child abuse and maltreatment just in upstate in 2023.