Knife wielding woman shot by Amherst PD officer, hospitalized
On Tuesday October 28th at approximately 2:00 pm, officers were at the Colonie Apartment Complex on Sweet Home Rd for a female armed with a knife and acting in a…
Amherst, Williamsville Winter Parking Ban to start Saturday
Starting November 1 through April 1, you cannot park on roads within the Town of Amherst and Village of Williamsville between 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. each night. This overnight…
New documentary tells the tale of Niagara Falls punk band, Virus X
AMHERST — “Zip Tied – The Virus X Story” — a full-length documentary chronicling the 40-year-plus history of Niagara Falls, N.Y. punk band Virus X — will premiere at 7…
Richard H. Stein — Oct. 7, 2025
Stein, Richard H. Dec. 18, 1937 – Oct. 7, 2025 Of Amherst, NY; age 87. Loving son of the late Orlin H. and Edna M. (nee King) Stein. Dear brother…
Ann Juico — Oct. 4, 2025
Juico, Ann (nee Calabro) Aug. 20, 1967 – Oct. 4, 2025 Age 58, of Amherst, NY Ann Juico passed away on October 4, 2025, surrounded by the love of her…
Lavin earns endorsement of ‘Patriot PAC’ in Amherst Supervisor race
Amherst Supervisor Candidate Shawn Lavin has earned the endorsement of Patriot PAC NY, Congressman Pat Ryan’s new political organization dedicated to building the bench of servant leaders both in New…
Amherst man sentenced for fatal Allentown shooting
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that Nigel L. Flint, 29, of Amherst, was sentenced this morning before State Supreme Court Justice Debra Givens to 18 years to…
Critic for child abuse charged with sex crimes against children
On April 9, 2025, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation stationed at SP Clarence arrested John C. Todaro, 49 of Amherst, NY for Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child (D…
Cheektowaga man charged with drive-by shooting attempt
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that Shayne S. Ganoe, 33, of Cheektowaga, was arraigned this morning before Amherst Town Court Justice Ann Nichols on the following offenses:…
Lavin announces candidacy for Amherst Town Supervisor
WILLIAMSVILLE – Shawn Lavin officially announced his candidacy for Amherst Town Supervisor on Saturday at VFW Post 416, pledging to lead with transparency, responsible growth, and a commitment to securing…