Coast Guard urges extra caution to holiday boaters
BUFFALO — With more than 150 emergency cases in Lake Erie, Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence Seaway in August, Coast Guard Sector Buffalo is urging those who plan to…
State partners with WNY hospitals to study sleep safety for babies
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is partnering with four Western New York hospitals on a study aimed at preventing sleep-related infant deaths. In 2014,…
AAA urges caution when heading to college
In the past four years, more than 200,000 crashes involved debris on U.S. roadways, according to a new study released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Road debris has…
State bars sex offenders from playing Pokemon GO
ALBANY — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to restrict sex offenders under community supervision from using Pokémon GO and…
Security changes coming to Canalside
BUFFALO — Several security changes are being implemented at Canalside following reports of shots fired during the July 4 fireworks there and other security concerns. Major changes include a BPD…
DMV, AAA warn against playing Pokemon Go while driving
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is urging New Yorkers to put their phones down instead of playing the popular Pokemon GO game while behind the wheel or…
Commercial truck inspection takes 32 off the road for safety
BUFFALO — A multi-agency commercial truck inspection last week at ECC South Campus resulted in 40 summonses issued and 32 trucks taken off the road until the trucks were repaired…
Free car seat check going on now
CLARENCE — A free car seat safety check is being held until noon today at the Clarence Center Fire Hall, 9425 Clarence Center Road. Three certified car seat technicians from…
Amherst PD to residents: Lock your cars
AMHERST — Due to a recent string of vehicle break-ins, the Amherst Police Department is reminding residents to lock their vehicles and keep valuable items out of sight. The police…
ECSO taking part in “Operation Safe Stop” on Thursday
BUFFALO — Erie County Sheriff’s deputies will take part in Operation Safe Stop Thursday. The sheriff’s office will have 18 marked and unmarked vehicles patrolling selected bus routes that have…