Amherst man charged with murder in Wheatfield
LOCKPORT — A 35-year-old Amherst man has been charged with murder following a homicide that occurred in the Town of Wheatfield on Tuesday. According to Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti,…
Underage drinking detail reveals full compliance
On March 11, 2021, New York State Police Members from SP Clarence conducted an underage drinking enforcement detail at 17 area establishments in the Town of Clarence, Amherst and Cheektowaga…
Higgins Announces Federal Grants for First Responders in Niagara County and Amherst
PRESS RELEASE Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced federal funding to the Niagara County Department of Emergency Services and Ellicott Creek Fire Company to prevent, prepare for and respond to COVID-19.…
AMHERST TIMES: Town Hall to Remain CLOSED for Months
AMHERST TIMES At the June 18thy Planning Board meeting a resident asked when the Amherst Town Hall will reopen to the public. Deputy Supervisor Jacqui Berger Town Board liaison to…
AMHERST TIMES: Town Board Meeting Tuesday, May 26th
AMHERST TIMES There is another Town Board meeting on Tuesday, May 26th at 4 pm. Presumably it will again be held using Zoom video conferencing, and recorded for posting on…
AMHERST TIMES: Special Meeting of Town Board on Monday
AMHERST TIMES AMHERST — There will be a Special Meeting of the Town Board this Monday April 27th at 6 pm. This will be a video only meeting where the…
Remote video technology used for Amherst Town Board Meeting
By James Tricoli AMHERST TIMES It appears that live streaming of the March 25, 2020 Town Board meeting was never a possibility since each councilmember was working remotely. In ordinary…
Amherst man charged with criminal sex act
STAFF REPORTS AMHERST — A 29-year-old Albion Correctional Facility corrections officer from Amherst has been charged with four counts of third-degree criminal sex act, two counts of third-degree rape and…
AMHERST TIMES: Burlington opens new location in Amherst
STAFF REPORTS AMHERST — Burlington Stores, a leading national off-price retailer, is opening a brand new store located at Amherst Commons, 3030 Sheridan Drive on Friday. This is a relocation…
Two from WNY graduate from Univ. of Alabama
STAFF REPORTS TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama awarded some 1,450 degrees during its summer commencement Aug. 3. With a beautiful campus, dozens of challenging academic programs, expert faculty…