Body recovered from Lake Ontario identified
YOUNGSTOWN — A body recovered Tuesday morning in Lake Ontario a mile off the coast has been identified as a 25-year-old Hamilton, Ontario man. The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office says…
ALERT: Boil water advisory for parts of Erie County
A major water main break in Amherst Wednesday night has led to residents in northern Erie County being told to boil their water before using it this morning. Affected communities…
Amendment protects Great Lakes water
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bill funding the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative — including an amendment to protect against the diversion of water away from the Great Lakes — has gained…
Niagara County GOP chair backs Norris
LOCKPORT — Niagara County Republican Chairman Scott Kiedrowski is backing the candidacy of Michael J. Norris for the 144th District State Assembly seat. Norris, former GOP chairman and Board of…
East Avon Fire Dept. to receive federal grant
The East Avon Fire Dept. will receive a $28,353 federal grant, Congressman Chris Collins announced. The grant was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant…
Security changes coming to Canalside
BUFFALO — Several security changes are being implemented at Canalside following reports of shots fired during the July 4 fireworks there and other security concerns. Major changes include a BPD…
DMV, AAA warn against playing Pokemon Go while driving
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is urging New Yorkers to put their phones down instead of playing the popular Pokemon GO game while behind the wheel or…
Corwin to leave state Assembly
ALBANY — State Assemblywoman Jane Corwin will leave the Assembly at the end of the year, when her fourth term in office expires. The Clarence Republican announced the decision Tuesday…
Lockport forum for South Street neighborhood tonight
LOCKPORT — A public forum for those living in the area of South Street is planned for 6 p.m. at the Lockport Public Library. The forum, put forth by the…
State ducks charities, Ortt offers solution
ALBANY — Several area charity duck races planned for the summer had to be canceled because the state told them they were running afoul of the law. The state considered…