Bishop Fisher suspends Reverend Patrick T. O’Keefe
BUFFALO — Bishop Michael W. Fisher has removed the Reverend Patrick T. O’Keefe from active ministry and suspended his priestly faculties due to allegations of sexual harassment of adults, as…
Niagara County announces reopening of Hartland Road
The Niagara County Department of Public Works (DPW) today announced that a section of Hartland Road in the Town of Somerset and Hartland that has been closed since early June…
Identity of driver in fatal Newfane crash released
NEWFANE – The party involved in the fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred on Lockport-Olcott Road in the Town of Newfane on October 16th, 2025 at 19:13 hours, have been…
Fatal Newfane one-car crash under investigation
NEWFANE — On Thursday, October 16th, 2025, the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a motor vehicle accident on Lockport-Olcott Road near Hatter Road in the Town…
Poloncarz calls Letitia James’ indictment ‘disgraceful’
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz issued a statement this afternoon, calling New York Attorney General Letitia James’ indictment on one count of bank fraud and one count of making a…
Niagara Scenic Parkway crash leads to death of North Tonawanda man
On October 6, 2025, at 09:15 A.M., New York State Park Police responded to a vehicle traveling east bound that exited the Niagara Scenic Parkway into the Niagara River near…
NCSO responds to boat fire in Porter driveway
PORTER — On 10/06/2025 at approximately 1312hrs, The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a call reporting a boat on a trailer that was on fire at 902 Balmer…
Road closures announced in Town of Lockport
The Niagara County Department of Public Works (DPW) today announced Rapids Rd will be closed between the Bartz-Crosby Road intersection and Raymond Road beginning Monday, October 6. Detour signs will…
Cambria road closure begins on Monday
Cambria Road will be closed between Saunders Settlement Road and Upper Mountain Road, in the Town of Cambria, starting tomorrow Monday October 6, 2025, until Saturday October 11, 2025 (estimated)…
Lavin earns endorsement of ‘Patriot PAC’ in Amherst Supervisor race
Amherst Supervisor Candidate Shawn Lavin has earned the endorsement of Patriot PAC NY, Congressman Pat Ryan’s new political organization dedicated to building the bench of servant leaders both in New…