Storm-related fatalities now 26 and counting
There have been 25 storm-related deaths in Erie County and one in Niagara County, according to records revealed by Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office.…
Storm death toll up to 12
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz has just reported that the resulting deaths from the blizzard is now at least a dozen. Earlier today, Poloncarz had reported that there were seven…
Travel ban lifted in Niagara County
The county-wide travel ban in Niagara County has been lifted, according to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office.
Travel bans in Erie and Niagara County remain in effect
The weather outside is still frightful. So officials in Western New York are advising people to stay inside. And definitely don’t try to drive anywhere. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz…
Six Suspected Niagara Falls Crips Members Indicted On Firearms And Drug Charges
BUFFALO — U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that a federal grand jury has returned an 18-count indictment charging defendants Cameron Lee, Michael Pryor, Shawn Pryor a/k/a Ghost, Melanie…
Niagara County adds travel ban
Niagara County has declared a State of Emergency due to the severe weather conditions that are impacting travel and safety. Effective as of 2 p.m., Niagara County will be upgrading…
Tops and Wegmans in Erie and Niagara County to close due to blizzard
Grocery options for the weekend just got severely limited in Erie and Niagara County. “All Wegmans in Erie and Niagara counties will be closing as of noon. They will not…
Niagara County Rural Transportation bus service canceled for Friday
Niagara County Rural Transportation has canceled all scheduled bus service for Friday (Dec. 23) due to the expected severe weather. Earlier today, Niagara County announced that county offices would be…
Potential blizzard causes Niagara County to close offices on Friday
All Niagara County Government Offices to Be Closed Tomorrow, December 23 In anticipation of the expected severe weather, Niagara County Legislature Chairman Becky Wydysh, in consultation with Sheriff Michael Filicetti,…
Niagara County reports 199 new COVID cases, one death in last week
The Niagara County Department of Health today released its weekly COVID-19 update. The public is also encouraged to visit https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-data-new-york for further information. This site contains state, regional and county…