Reporting an accident
File a crash report when anyone is injured or killed or damage to one person's property exceeds $1000; immediately notify police for injury or death. [dmv.ny.gov]
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Certified crash reports can be searched and downloaded through New York DMV; the online charge is a $7.00 search fee plus a $15.00 report fee. [dmv.ny.gov]
Parking
Parking rules apply every day of the year; meters generally operate 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday except legal holidays unless otherwise posted. [buffalony.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
The Dart Street Impound is at 166 Dart Street; call 716-851-5369. It releases drivable vehicles Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. [buffalony.gov]
Who to call
Buffalo Police Department is 716-851-4444; the linked city directory does not publish a New York State Police number. [buffalony.gov]
Fees
Towing a two-axle vehicle up to 6500 pounds is $150; storage after the first 24 hours is $50 per day for vehicles under 25 feet long. [ecode360.com]
Private-property towing
A licensed tower removing an unlawfully parked vehicle from private property at the property owner's request must immediately notify the local police station in writing. [ecode360.com]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.