Michael Schwartz

5 days ago | wkbw.com | Michael Schwartz

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Wednesday will mark three years since 10 people were killed, and many forever scarred, in the racist mass shooting at Tops on Jefferson Avenue in Buffalo. Those we lost dedicated their lives to making Buffalo better. Here's how you can honor them, along with all the victims of the mass shooting, this upcoming week.

6 days ago | wkbw.com | Michael Schwartz

"She was always there for me."If you talk to Chelsea Hacker's closest family members and friends, that's what they'll tell you. "She was just there all the time," Hacker's grandparents, Doreen and Mykola Andrejczuk said. "She was just a great person."On Monday night, Hacker picked up dinner and was driving back home to be with her boyfriend, Thomas Sell. The two were dating for nine months, but discussed a lifetime together.

1 week ago | wkbw.com | Michael Schwartz

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — For the fourth straight year, the WNY for Hope Diaper & Hygiene Drive will collect diapers, hygiene and feminine products. The drive was organized by Hope Rises after the racist mass shooting on May 14, 2022. "Biggest thing that we saw emerge from that was the need for diapers, wipes, feminine hygiene items," said Stephanie Mueller, of Highmark, one of the companies that is helping to collect donations.

1 week ago | wkbw.com | Michael Schwartz

"January 26 [2025] is a day I'll never forget."It was a Sunday morning. 35-year-old Latisha Eigbe was ready to get the day started with her four kids and husband, Omolybagbe Respect Eigbe. The 40-year-old man is from Nigeria. "My husband don’t deserve to be deported...I don't know what else to do," said Latisha Eigbe. "I've cried all I can cry. Prayed all I can pray, and it's like what do you do next?" Omolybagbe had just finished his night shift at Lactalis American.

1 week ago | wkbw.com | Michael Schwartz

A Rite Aid spokesperson told 7 News that the company is closing locations in New York State, and the company is in the process of selling its stores and assets. "We're losing a pharmacy," said Michael Manuszewski, Supervising Pharmacist at Island Prescription Center on Grand Island. He opened the pharmacy 18 years ago, which is just down the block from a Rite Aid store.