Local National Guard members promoted
LATHAM — Eighteen members of the New York Army National Guard hailing from Western New York were recently promoted in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. They…
Lackawanna man sentenced on drug charges
BUFFALO — Thirty-seven-year-old Jerry Rolon-Alverez of Lackawanna, who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and heroin, was sentenced to 18 months in prison by Chief U.S. District…
Additional steps taken to assist Lackawanna residents in response to fire
LACKAWANNA — New York State has secured a commitment from Great Lakes Industrial Development to begin quickly responding to impacted residents to have their homes cleaned up, following the Nov.…
Tickets remain for ‘Handel’s Messiah’ at OLV Basilica
LACKAWANNA — While VIP tickets for tonight’s performance of Handel’s Messiah at Our Lady of Victory Basilica by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus are sold out, $20…
DEC, health departments to discuss air quality surrounding Bethlehem Steel
LACKAWANNA — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Department of Health, and Erie County Health Department will host a joint meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday…
Lackawanna man charged with cell phone scheme
LACKAWANNA — A 30-year-old Lackawanna man was charged today with scheming to defraud by New York State Police. According to NYSP, Bena S. Albaneh schemed victims into purchasing cellular phones…
State Police rescue Bethlehem Steel beaver
LACKWAWANNA — A pair of Troopers from the Clarence Barracks were working a traffic post Saturday evening near the Bethlehem Steel fire when something caught their eyes. One of them…
Local school districts to get aid for pre-k programs
Four WNY school districts are among the 25 high-need districts across the state that will divvy up $10.4 million in state aid to increase access to quality pre-kindergarten for more…
DEC says air quality near Bethlehem Steel plant has returned to ‘baseline levels’
LACKAWANNA — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released a statement on Friday concerning the air quality near Republic Steel, formerly Bethlehem Steel. The full statement follows: DEC…
Bethlehem Park residents in Lackawanna being evacuated
LACKAWANNA — Residents in the Bethlehem Park area are being evacuated due to concerns of air quality due to the ongoing fire at Republic Steel — formerly Bethlehem Steel —…