Bus to Toronto for a Buck

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Short Bike Ride on Green Friday

Members of the Buffalo Common Council rode their bikes to work today as part of a Green Friday in the city. They met at Lafayette Square and then rode as a group down Court Street to City Hall.

Hearing Into Kincannon's Second Suspension

A hearing was held yesterday regarding the second suspension given this year to McKinley High senior Jayvonna Kincannon. She suspended again last week after allegedly pushing a teacher at a charity basketball game. Kincannon's attorney is filing papers to sue the school district over the first suspension fou using a cell phone in school.

Propane Blast Behind Arena

An propane explosion behind HSBC Arena this morning. Tanks inside a rental truck exploded, injuring three occupants. The injured were taken to ECMC with minor burns and scrapes.

Renaming the Stadium?

After Jimmy Griffin passed away, suggestions arose that Buffalo's downtown ballpark be renamed in honor of Hizzoner. Dunn Tire's Pat Logue appeared with Donahue & Moore this morning, to explain that the name was due to change anyways, because his company is not renewing its contract.

Conviction in Hamlin Park Murder

Lawrence "New York" Guinyard convicted in the 2007 murder of a Hamlin Park woman, Mary McAllister. Prosecutors are seeking the maximum 25 year to life. The victim's daughter, Brenda Taylor, says she will try to move on. Guinyard's attorney said the conviction will be appealed.

Arrest in Shooting of Wheelchair-Bound Man

A Buffalo man has pled not guilty in City Court on charges of shooting wheelchair-bound Jamal Watts on Sunday. Twenty-one-year-old Ronnie Austin is facing attempted murder charges. Austin's brother Jarmel is currently serving 25-years in prison for shooting the same man five years ago. That shooting left Watts paralyzed. Watts is currently undergoing treatment at Erie County Medical Center.

McKinley Student Planning Suit

McKinley High School senior Jayvonna Kincannon attends a hearing today on her most recent suspension, after an incident at a charity basketball game last week. Kincannon has reportedly hired an attorney and taken the first steps to sue McKinley High School Principal Crystal Barton and Superintendent James Williams over her earlier suspension for using her cell phone in school. An investigation by the Board of Education found that the suspension was not properly handled.

Griffin's Final Rest

Lackawanna Police issued a traffic advisory for this afternoon around Our Lady of Victory Basilica. Funeral services for former Buffalo Mayor James Griffin started at 1:30 p.m. OLV's Pastor, Monsignor Paul Burkhardt, says the Basilica is the right place for the service. The 78-year-old former Mayor died last Sunday. The services are open to the public.

Bids Opened for Main Street Work

The first bids have been opened for this summer's work to reopen the the 700-block of Main Street to car traffic. The block of Main between Tupper and Goodell will be straightened and widened for one lane of vehicle traffic in each direction.

Griffin's Wake and Funeral

Long lines are expected again today at Reddington Funeral Home for the second day of Jimmy Griffin's wake. Yesterday, politicians stood beside average Joe's who came to remember the controversial leader. Lackawanna Police have issued a traffic advisory for the area around OLV Basilica for tomorrow's funeral, with an expectation of delays, detours and closed streets.

Buffalo School Aide Arraigned

An Grand Jury has indicted a teacher's aide at Buffalo School 67 on charges of sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a four-year-old child. 60-year-old John Colazzi pled not guilty this morning, and is free on $5,000 bail. District Attorney Frank Clark says the Buffalo School District was too slow to respond after a teacher reported the incident.

Fatal Accident in Chautauqua County

A Forestville man was killed in a one-car accident early this morning in Chautauqua County. Investigators say that 26-year-old Wilfredo Montanez Junior was traveling down South Roberts Road in the Town of Sheridan when he lost control of his vehicle, went off road and hit a utility pole.

Small Fire at Zoo

A fire broke out this morning at the Buffalo Zoo. Fire officials say the fire started around 9:30 on the roof of the new rain forest exhibit which is still under construction. The zoo was able to open as scheduled today at 10 a.m. The South American Rain Forest exhibit is set to open to the public in July.

Griffin Funeral Arrangements Set

Funeral arrangements are underway for James Griffin, who passed away early Sunday morning. Calling hours are today and tomorrow from 2 until 8 at the Reddington Funeral Home on Abbott Road. The funeral, which is open to the public, is set for Thursday at 1:30 at Our Lady of Victory Basilica in Lackawanna. Common Council President David Franczyk reminisced this morning with Donahue & Moore on WECK

Jimmy Griffin Passes Away

Former Buffalo mayor James Griffin has died after a brief illness. He was 78 years old.