Andrews Road in Cambria closed due to fire
STAFF REPORTS CAMBRIA — Andrews road in the Town of Cambria is closed at both ends due to a fire, according to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office. Residents are asked…
Lockport City School District cancels Friday classes
STAFF REPORTS LOCKPORT — Ahead of an expected frigid Friday, the Lockport City School District has canceled classes for all regular, agency, BOCES, and parochial students, along with afterschool sports…
BlueCross BlueShield of WNY expands Medicaid
BUFFALO HEALTHY LIVING BUFFALO — BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York today announced the company will expand its Medicaid managed care footprint into Niagara and Genesee Counties. Approved by the…
Niagara Co. Legislature retains leadership after voters return all incumbents
STAFF REPORTS LOCKPORT—The top leaders of Niagara County’s government will continue in their posts after last November’s election saw the entire County Legislature returned and passed a budget that produced…
Gas prices up slightly
STAFF REPORTS The start of the new year saw an increase in gas prices, with the national average price for a gallon of gasoline costing $2.49, an increase of five…
Amherst Town Board meeting tonight
AMHERST TIMES Happy New Year. Tonight the Amherst Town Board will hold the first Town Board meeting of 2018. It will begin at 7:00 p.m. Originally published on Amherst Times.…
ALERT: Skyway closed due to weather
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO — The Skyway is temporarily closed in both directions due to visibility issues, according to the Buffalo Police Department. BREAKING: Due to visibility issues BPD say Skyway…
Visitor restrictions at URMC hospitals aims to stop spread of Influenza
STAFF REPORTS With influenza now prevalent in our community, UR Medicine is taking the following steps to help limit the spread and best protect patients and staff at Strong Memorial…
Jastrzemski talks recertification with Newfane gun owners
PRESS RELEASE NEWFANE — County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski continues to stress the importance of “recertification” to pistol permitholders around Niagara County next week with a town hall meeting in…
Gillibrand urges German ambassador to help deport Nazi-era guard living in Queens
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand sent a letter urging German Ambassador Peter Wittig to work with the U.S. Department of State to immediately resolve the long-standing…