Newfane barn fire under investigation
NEWFANE — On July 5th, 2023 at approximately 1934 hours, the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received multiple 911 Calls reporting an agricultural structure fire at 6781 Ridge Road…
Main Street fire ruled accident — no charges to be filed
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces today that no charges will be filed following an investigation into the fire at 743 Main Street that claimed the life of…
City of Buffalo to open cooling centers to combat oppressive heat
With temperatures approaching 90 degrees on Thursday, the following City of Buffalo cooling sites will be open as cooling centers. Here’s the list of City of Buffalo Splash Pads that…
Gov. Hochul announces $516M in infrastructure funding
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the award of more than $516 million in enhanced assistance for 141 local governments to rehabilitate and replace bridges and culverts while supporting resiliency and…
Orchard Park man charged with DWI
On June 28, 2023, Troopers out of SP Clarence arrested Sean T. Obrien., 36, of Orchard Park, NY, for Driving While Intoxicated. During a traffic stop on Genesee Street in…
West Seneca man charged with driving while intoxicated
On July 3, 2023, Troopers out of SP Boston arrested John R. Wszalek., 54, of West Seneca, NY, for Driving While Intoxicated. During a traffic stop on Transit Road in…
Gov. Hochul issues statement on air quality
Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a statement today on air quality across New York State. The statement follows in its entirety: “After days of smoke-filled skies across New York, there is…
Perrysburg man charged with attempted murder
On July 1, 2023, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation out of SP Collins arrested Michael D. Buthy, 42 of Perrysburg, NY for Attempted Murder 1st degree (A Felony) and Reckless…
Lockport vehicle fire under investigation
TOWN OF LOCKPORT — On 07/01/2023 at approximately 0941hrs, The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a telephone call reporting a vehicle fire at 5708 Glendale Drive in the…
State Police to crack down on drunk, distracted driving over holiday weekend
The New York State Police will increase patrols to crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions over the Fourth of July holiday. This special enforcement period…