Buff State ends partnership with asylum seeker organization
A heretofore secret agreement between Buff State and the Jericho Road Community Health Center to house asylum seekers at the college has been ended by the college. According to a…
Voice of the Sabres, Rick Jeanneret, dies
Rick Jeanneret, the beloved play-by-play announcer for the Buffalo Sabres, passed away on Thursday at the age of 81. Jeanneret called Sabres games from 1971 until his retirement in 2022,…
Lenox Grill to close at month’s end
The Lenox Grill announced on its Facebook page this morning that it will be closing at the end of the month. Their statement said, “It is with great sadness that…
Lockport DMV to close at 2 p.m. Wednesday
The Niagara County Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office located at 111 Main Street in Lockport will be closing at 2 p.m., tomorrow, August 16, according to Niagara County Clerk…
Poloncarz addresses security concerns following charges against asylum seeker
The following is a statement from Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz regarding a recent incident that took place inside of a hotel in the town of Cheektowaga that involved…
Poloncarz issues statement on Republic Steel halting operations
ERIE COUNTY — Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz issued the following statement today regarding the recent announcement about the halting of operations of the Republic Steel plant located on…
Buffalo City Hall observation deck closed for renovations
The Buffalo City Hall Observation Deck will be temporarily closed for renovation. This necessary upgrade will enhance your experience & ensure your safety when we reopen. We look forward to…
Landmarks across New York State to be lit up in purple for Purple Heart Day
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State landmarks will be illuminated purple on Monday, August 7, 2023 to commemorate Purple Heart Day. On this significant day, the state…
Erie County notes upcoming road restrictions
Erie County’s Department of Public Works has issued a notice about upcoming road closures and restrictions. From Aug. 10-30, Seneca Street from Lind Avenue to Main Street will be closed…
Gov. Hochul announces State Parks Centennial Celebration
Governor Kathy Hochul today previewed a year-long celebration of the centennial anniversary of the founding of New York’s statewide park and historic site system to take place in 2024. The…