Erie County offers guidance on SNAP benefit payments
The State of New York has informed the Erie County Department of Social Services (“ECDSS”) this morning that the issuance of SNAP EBT benefits began yesterday, November 9th, and will…
‘Code Blue’ in effect in Lockport tonight
Code Blue is called for Sunday 11/9. Overnight temperatures are forecast below freezing throughout the period. Any homeless person or individual without heat can go to the Salvation Army directly…
CSEA announces opposition to Stefanik gubernatorial campaign
The Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) is expressing serious concern about U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik’s announcement that she will run for governor of New York. New York’s success depends on…
‘Code Blue’ in effect in Lockport
Code Blue will be in effect from tonight, Thursday November 6th until Friday November 7th. Overnight temperatures are forecast below freezing throughout the period. Any homeless person or individual without…
‘Code Blue’ in effect in Lockport tonight
Code Blue will be in effect from tonight, Wednesday November 5th until 8:00am Thursday November 6th. Overnight temperatures are forecast below freezing throughout the period. Any homeless person or individual…
Wilson house fire under investigation
WILSON — On November 3rd, 2025 at 13:49 hours, Deputy Proch was on patrol on Harris Avenue in the Town of Wilson when he observed a large amount of black…
‘Code Blue’ in effect in Lockport tonight
Code Blue will be in effect from tonight, Monday November 3rd until 8:00am Tuesday November 4th. Overnight temperatures are forecast below freezing throughout the period. Any homeless person or individual…
‘Code Blue’ in effect in Lockport tonight
Code Blue will be in effect from tonight, Friday October 31st until Saturday November 1st. Overnight temperatures are forecast below freezing throughout the period. Any homeless person or individual without…
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…