Chelsea Swift

New York

Reporter at WJET-TV (Erie, PA)

Reporter at WGRZ-TV (Buffalo, NY)

News Reporter JET24/FOX66

Articles

Lewiston police chief embraces drone technology for safety

3 weeks ago | wgrz.com | Chelsea Swift

LEWISTON, N.Y. — Lewiston Police Chief Frank Privet says the Department now has a certified drone pilot who can operate the new technology. Privet tells 2 On Your Side, the drone will be useful in situations that could be dangerous for officers. He noted, "It's another vantage point. It's an officer safety issue as well.
Buffalo to Host USA-Canada Women's Hockey Game

3 weeks ago | wgrz.com | Chelsea Swift

BUFFALO, N.Y. — This fall, Buffalo will host Game Two of the USA hockey rivalry series. The US Women's National Team will face the Canadian National Team in Buffalo on Saturday, November 8th. Tickets for the event go on sale on Thursday morning.
117 Holes for Children's event raises $700K in New York

1 month ago | wgrz.com | Chelsea Swift

EAST AURORA, N.Y. — The 6th annual 117 Holes for Children's golf event has raised more than $700,000 this year. On Tuesday, 21 golfers played to raise money for the Patricia Allen Fund, which supports nurses and critical care teams who serve moms, kids and babies in Western New York. Several players say they have a connection to Oishei Children's Hospital. "Each one of the guys all set a goal to raise at least $10,000, many of them have raised two to three times that already.
A New York State senator proposes hotel bed tax in Cheektowaga

1 month ago | wgrz.com | Chelsea Swift

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — New York State Senator April Baskin is proposing a new hotel bed tax in Cheektowaga. Baskin says visitors who come to Western New York for shopping, sporting events, and other attractions often stay at hotels in Cheektowaga.
Construction begins at DL&W Terminal in Buffalo

1 month ago | wgrz.com | Chelsea Swift

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Savarino DL&W Development LLC and the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority are working to help transform Buffalo's waterfront. The plan is to redevelop the train terminal on South Park Avenue into a public space and market. The owners of Buffalo Iron Works, Josh Holtzman and Grace Vesneske, are strategic advisors for the DL&W project.
Buffalo honors shooting victims through community service

1 month ago | wgrz.com | Chelsea Swift

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Three years after the racially motivated mass shooting in Buffalo, the community is honoring the ten individuals who were killed by giving back to the neighborhood. "We really want to turn this into something more celebratory for the community and take back that day to make it more in their honor," the president of Clementine Gold Group, Ekua Mends-Aidoo said.
Lewiston community celebrates Artpark upgrades

1 month ago | wgrz.com | Chelsea Swift

LEWISTON, N.Y. — The community is celebrating long awaited changes to Artpark in Lewiston. Upgrades include a new connector trail and parking improvements. The Niagara Regional Director of New York State Parks, Mark Mistretta, said this project is about connecting the park with the trails and amenities of the lower Niagara River.
Driver arrested after road rage incident in Cheektowaga

1 month ago | wgrz.com | Chelsea Swift

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — Adreana Jemison claims another driver got out of his car and grabbed her 10-year-old daughter who was sitting in the front seat. According to Cheektowaga Police, this incident took place at 7:00 am on Tuesday. Two cars were traveling north on union road. Cheektowaga Police started investigating later that afternoon and located Justin Goodrich. Police said Goodrich was arrested and charged with criminal mischief, harassment, and endangering the welfare of a child.
Buffalo daycare evacuated over hot water tank issue

1 month ago | wgrz.com | Chelsea Swift

BUFFALO, N.Y. — On Friday afternoon, Buffalo fire crews responded to Hennepin Park Community Center in the city's Lovejoy district for reports of a gas leak. Dozens of daycare students were ordered to evacuate the building as a precaution. National Fuel determined there was no gas leak. Fire Chief Thomas Breski says the hot water tank was not venting correctly. "At this point in time, its not a gas leak at all. But we did find out that the hot water tank is not venting correctly.
Buffalo school incident: Shane Cronin faces kidnapping charges

1 month ago | wgrz.com | Chelsea Swift

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Illinois resident Shane Cronin now faces charges, including attempted kidnapping and attempted luring of a child. The charges stem from an incident that allegedly took place in February, when Buffalo Police responded to an assault by an intruder inside of Charles R. Drew Science Magnet School, which is connected to the Buffalo Museum of Science.