Erie County Fair: Opening day sets record
The Erie County Fair announced that opening day, Aug. 6, set a record by collecting 164,384 pounds of food. This marks the the fifth consecutive time the Fair has set…
NCSO releases details on Lockport injury accident
LOCKPORT — The parties involved in the injury motor vehicle accident that occurred on Robinson Road at East Canal Road in the Town of Lockport on July 24th, 2025 at…
Niagara County Clerk’s office updates on Enhanced CDL issue at airports
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski today provided an updated on an issue with airport scanners that some residents who have Enhanced Commercial Driver’s Licenses have run into. Some scanners…
Scanlon drops out of Buffalo mayor’s race
Acting Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon has decided to end his bid for the 2025 mayoral election, filing paperwork to remove himself from the November election. Scanlon lost the Democratic primary…
Niagara County legislator urges residents to oppose CWM expansion
Niagara County Legislator Irene Myers is urging residents to contact Governor Kathy Hochul’s office and urge her to accept the hearing judge’s decision that recommends denying CWM’s bid to site…
Ryan wins Buffalo mayoral primary
Sean Ryan convincingly won today’s mayoral Democratic primary in the city of Buffalo, taking 46.45 percent of the vote, according to the Erie County Board of Elections. Interim Mayor Christopher…
NCSO: Motorcyclist died after collision with deer, phone pole
LOCKPORT – On Monday, June 23rd, 2025, the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a motorcycle accident in the 4300 Block of Purdy Road in the Town…
State Police issue 766 speeding tickets in WNY during annual ‘Speed Week’campaign
The New York State Police today announced that Troopers issued 27,208 total traffic tickets during the special “Speed Week” traffic enforcement campaign. “Speed Week,” which was conducted from Monday, June…
GUEST VIEW: National designation among the recent Erie County highlights
By Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz I’ve been incredibly busy over the past month with meetings, phone calls, administrative duties, and taking tours of some of the small businesses…
Niagara County and NT broker agreement to combat blight at former Lowry Middle School
Niagara County Legislator Rich Andres and North Tonawanda 2nd Ward Alderman Frank DiBernardo announced today a new access agreement between the Niagara Orleans Regional Land Improvement Corporation (NORLIC), the county’s…