Kelly Dudzik

Buffalo

Journalist @WGRZ | Nutmegger & 🍊 @newhouseSU grad | Previously @wbrewyou @FOX19 @KFBB @FOX16News | 🐕 & 🐈 mom @buffaloblanche

Articles

Early Voting for June 24 NY Primary Begins Saturday

2 weeks ago | wgrz.com | Kelly Dudzik

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Early voting for the June 24 primary starts Saturday morning at 9. And, if it's been a while since you've voted in a primary, or you have never voted early before, 2 On Your Side has you covered. To vote in the primaries in New York State, you have to be registered with a party. And, there might not be any contested races where you live. So to check to see if you can vote in this year's primary, go to your county's Board of Elections website.
Vietnam Vet John Gerstenmyer's Wish Fulfilled by AARP

2 weeks ago | wgrz.com | Kelly Dudzik

KENMORE, N.Y. — A Vietnam veteran got his Wish of a Lifetime granted on Thursday afternoon. It's a program the AARP does across the country to grant wishes for seniors. John Gerstenmyer is known around Brookdale Kenmore for helping others, and on Thursday afternoon, he was honored for his lifetime of service. "There are so many other veterans in this area that deserve more than I do," said U.S. Army veteran John Gerstenmyer.
Russ Salvatore donates 7 vans for veterans' medical rides

2 weeks ago | wgrz.com | Kelly Dudzik

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. — Restaurateur Russ Salvatore is stepping up to help veterans in need of a ride to their medical appointments at the VA. Wednesday afternoon, veterans, families, and veterans' groups gathered together to celebrate Salvatore and his donation of seven additional vans. "You know somebody cares. These drivers go all out for the patients," said Paul, a Korean War veteran.
Buffalo Diocese seeks $80M from parishes for lawsuit settlement

2 weeks ago | wgrz.com | Kelly Dudzik

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Reaction continues to the lawsuit settlement plans announced by the Buffalo Catholic Diocese on Monday. The Diocese will be looking to its parishes to pay more than half of the $150-million to settle the sex abuse lawsuits. According to the Buffalo Diocese, the parishes will be responsible for $80-million, with each paying anywhere from 10 to 80 percent of the unrestricted cash they had on hand as of last August.
Plans for Buffalo's New Animal Shelter Unveiled

2 weeks ago | wgrz.com | Kelly Dudzik

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Monday afternoon, Acting Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon revealed new details about plans for a new City of Buffalo Animal Shelter. The new animal shelter at 1294 Niagara Street will be more than twice the size of the old location, and it will also have parking behind it and across the street. Instead of a long-term lease as originally planned, the city will lease the space from Ellicott Development for five years, then buy it outright.
Plans for Buffalo's New Animal Shelter Unveiled

2 weeks ago | wgrz.com | Kelly Dudzik

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Monday afternoon, Acting Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon revealed new details about plans for a new City of Buffalo Animal Shelter. The new animal shelter at 1294 Niagara Street will be more than twice the size of the old location, and it will also have parking behind it and across the street. Instead of a long-term lease as originally planned, the city will lease the space from Ellicott Development for five years, then buy it outright.
Siblings compete in 37th Kids Run at Delaware Park

3 weeks ago | wgrz.com | Kelly Dudzik

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Independent Health Foundation's 37th Annual Kids Run is Saturday, June 7 at Delaware Park. "I'm a little competitive, so I always like to win," said TJ Barlow. TJ and his brother and sister are competing in this year's Kids Run. It's something they take very seriously. "I just kind of rest a lot, drink a lot of water, just talk to my family and stuff like that to be honest," said Carleah Alexander. "Make sure to stretch, and drink a lot of water, and eat healthy.
2 Salamanca students earned spots at the Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy

3 weeks ago | wgrz.com | Kelly Dudzik

SALAMANCA, N.Y. — We are celebrating two Salamanca High School freshmen who earned spots at this year's Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy. "My business' slogan is 'capture your beauty' because a selfie doesn't really capture it," student Zoe Alvarez-Fluent said. Salamanca High School freshmen Zoe Alvarez-Fluent and Merle Watt are aspiring entrepreneurs. In class this year, they came up with new business concepts.
Sevens café opens in Buffalo's Old First Ward

3 weeks ago | wgrz.com | Kelly Dudzik

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A couple who has lived all around the world now calls Buffalo home and chose the City of Good Neighbors as the place to launch their business. Sevens is a new bakery and coffee shop in the Old First Ward. "We wanted to share what we know and love with other people here," said Yazmin Bitouche, co-owner of Sevens. Caitlin Lanigan and Yazmin Bitouche dreamed about opening their own café for years.
Rite Aid store closures to begin in Western New York

3 weeks ago | wgrz.com | Kelly Dudzik

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Wednesday is the day Rite Aid stores are set to start closing across Western New York. In all, we're losing 68 stores, and if one of them is your pharmacy, you need to find a new one. 2 On Your Side talked with an independent pharmacist on Tuesday, who said it is much easier now with the technology they have to transfer your prescriptions than it used to be.