Influenza rises in Erie County
BUFFALO HEALTHY LIVING Influenza has arrived in Erie County, as well as in the rest of New York State. While generally the flu season here peaks in cases in mid-February,…
Buffalo offers one-of-a-kind Opiate Intervention Court
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO — Buffalo will offer a new and unique court system specifically to deal with the ever-growing opioid epidemic throughout Erie County. Buffalo City Court Chief Judge Thomas…
Former Erie County Democratic Party chairman officially charged
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com BUFFALO — G. Steven Pigeon has been officially charged by complaint with unlawfully soliciting a campaign contribution from a foreign national and conspiracy to commit such an…
Poloncarz comments on ratification of union contract
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com BUFFALO — Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz issued a statement Friday following the ratification of a new contract that affects county employees at the Erie County…
Cichon to kick off campaign for Erie county clerk
BY SCOTT LEFFLER scott.leffler@allwnynews.com CHEEKTOWAGA — Former WBEN News Director Steve Cichon will officially announce his candidacy for Erie County Clerk at 11 a.m. Saturday on the steps of Cheektowaga…
Winds continue to wreak havoc on WNY
High winds throughout Western New York continue to do property damage and snap power lines. At least four tractor-trailer rollovers have been reported by area law enforcement. The New York…
Erie County to sue pharmaceutical companies
BUFFALO — Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined Thursday by Erie County Attorney Michael Siragusa, Erie County Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein, Erie County Mental Health Commissioner Michael…
Erie County prisoners to be enrolled in healthcare programs
BUFFALO – Inmates in Erie County without health insurance will be enrolled into government healthcare programs they may be eligible for, according to a new directive from Erie County Sheriff…
Flynn sworn in as new Erie County district attorney
BUFFALO — Erie County’s new district attorney was sworn in this morning. John J. Flynn, who served as a Navy JAG officer for 28 years, takes the reins from Acting…
Santa Land returns to Chestnut Ridge Park this weekend
ORCHARD PARK — Santa Land will return to Chestnut Ridge from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday — complete with hayrides, arts & crafts, face painting, marshmallow…