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1. County Jail Inmate Escapes

Authorities from all over western New York are searching for an inmate who escaped Tuesday afternoon. It happened at a landfill in the outskirts of Chautauqua County while a work release program was underway.

2. Senecas Stop Construction at Allegany and Buffalo Creek Territories

The Seneca Gaming Corporation is suspending construction due to "various factors." 2 On Your Side has tough questions with the Seneca Nation and reaction from local leaders.

3. New York Magazine Article Profiles Buffalo's Big Apple Transplants

Asks former New Yorkers what could possibly make them want to leave and move to Buffalo?

4. Buffalo 3rd Poorest Large City

The numbers are out and Buffalo is now the third poorest large city. That's actually down from last years U.S. Census figures.

5. Sexual Assault at Buff State

A female student was sexually assaulted Tuesday night on Buffalo State's campus.

She was walking on Iroquois Drive near the Moore residence complex around 8:10 Tuesday night.

6. Landslides In Southern Tier

The land is slipping away along Scoby Hill Road, where the State DOT is working on the expansion of the Route 219 Expressway.

7. Investigation Continues After 14-Year-Old Shot and Killed

Buffalo Police said Wednesday afternoon they have no suspects following a Tuesday night shooting that left a 14-year-old girl dead and a 13-year-old boy injured.

17. Bills Lose Rookie Tight End Fine Indefinitely

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -AP- Buffalo Bills rookie tight end Derek Fine is out indefinitely after surgery to repair a thumb injury.

18. You Can Still Help 2 Pack a Backpack

Thank you for donating 2 Pack a Backpack.
So far, the Boys and Girls Clubs have received 4,000 applications from children in need. We collected an estimated 1,500 backpacks in one day thanks to your generosity.
You can still help make sure each and every child in Western New York has everything they need to start the new school year off right by calling the Boys and Girls Clubs with more donations at 825-0106!

20. Share Your Aud Memories with 2 On Your Side

2 On Your Side is working on a special report about the Aud's history and we'd like to share your stories with all of Western New York.