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FEMA is being sued to challenge its Feb. 18 hold on the $40 million grant program for the Next Generation Warning System. The federal government’s steward of funding for public broadcasting stations sued the Trump administration over its pause in grant payments for upgrading the nation’s emergency alert system saying the alert system in its present condition, makes it difficult for federal, state and local authorities to issue real-time emergency alerts.

Canadian leaders are describing their tariffs discussion at the White House as productive and positive, with another session possibly set for next week. Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who has previously threatened to cut off electricity to New York and other states, earlier this week pulled back a 25 percent surcharge on electricity to the U.S. after President Trump promised retaliation.

Senate Democrats signal plans to advance Republican bill to avoid government shutdown At least eight Democrats will need to join with Republicans to move the funding package forward to avoid a partial government shutdown.

Four months shy of turning 30, and coming off three injury-slowed seasons, Joey Bosa is hoping to reestablish himself as one of the NFL’s premier pass rushers. Bosa says he embraces a ‘clean slate’ in Buffalo, as he aims for NFL resurgence.
As the St. Patrick’s parade starts at 2PM this afternoon, we know who will lead the annual parade down Delaware Avenue. Father David Richards has been named as this year’s grand marshal. He has been a chaplain for the United Irish American Association since 2009.
USPS announces workforce cuts of about 10,000 workers. The post office, an independent government agency, currently employs roughly 640,000 people and has cut roughly 30,000 jobs since 2021. United States Postmaster General Louis DeJoy reportedly told Congress Thursday, the USPS and DOGE made a deal to cut costs and employees over the next month.

Acting Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon announced Thursday night that the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency voted to deny a request for loan forgiveness from the former Braymiller Market.

Members of the Erie County Legislature, decrying a lack of transparency, passed a resolution on Thursday to launch an investigation into matters involving Daniel “D.J.” Granville, the decorated chief of the Narcotics and Intelligence Unit at the Erie County Sheriff’s Office.

An alleged drunk driver has pleaded guilty to charges related to a collision wherein an 8-year-old was killed in Hamburg last year, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office said Thursday.

The New York State Department of Transportation is 0-2 in its fight to move forward with the Kensington Expressway project. A judge annulled the negative declaration that the project would not have an adverse effect on the environment and that further study must be completed.

Unionized workers of ATI, including those at Lockport’s Specialty Rolled Products facility on Ohio Street, rejected a new six-year labor agreement this week.

Lawyers for Tops mass shooter, Payton Gendron were in court Wednesday, asking U.S. District Judge Lawrence Vilardo to dismiss one of the 27 counts in his indictment — the hate-crime charge.

The Democratic Caucus of the Erie County Legislature is calling for answers about allegations against the Erie County Sheriff Department’s chief of the Narcotics and Intelligence Unit.

An alleged drunk driver, 53 year old Markus Genovese, has pleaded guilty to charges related to a collision wherein an 8-year-old was killed in Hamburg last year.

The Department of Governmental Efficiency’s cuts to the federal government have shut down five government offices in Buffalo — including two in the city’s most valuable office building at 130 S. Elmwood Ave.

The Refugee Partnership of WNY extended its fundraising campaign deadline to midnight Saturday, having raised $1.19 million toward its $1.5 million goal.

The Democratic Caucus of the Erie County Legislature is calling for answers about allegations against the Erie County Sheriff Department’s chief of the Narcotics and Intelligence Unit.

One individual was arrested early Wednesday night for breaking into an abandoned building on St. Louis Place in Allentown. Police received a trespassing call just after 5:30 p.m. about an “unauthorized individual” inside of the building at 2 St. Louis Place.

Residents learned Wednesday that Professional Parkway is proposed to receive a unique designation as Lockport’s only mixed-office zone.

The UB Urban Teacher Residency program that trains future teachers is in jeopardy if it loses key federal funding. The potential cuts have sparked concern over the impact it can have on local classrooms.

The SUNY Board of Trustees voted on Wednesday to close the Buffalo Creek Academy at the end of the school year.

Red Wings ran over the Sabres Wednesday night, 7-3.

New York State Police say two Lockport teens were arrested on Friday, Mar. 7 for gun violence related charges. Police had received a call for possible shots fired around 9:31 p.m. on Lockwood Drive, leading to the arrests.

Lockport residents can voice their opinions on a draft zoning plan and map at 6 p.m. today at a public hearing at city hall.

A 7-year-old boy died in a single-car crash on Broadway in Lancaster on Tuesday afternoon, according to police.

A high-ranking official in the Erie County Sheriff’s Office is facing allegations of being involved in a hit-and-run crash while in an impaired condition, according to a lawsuit filed last year.

A former Canisius student was sentenced Tuesday afternoon to a one-year conditional discharge after he posted a threat toward the school last August, according to the Erie County District Attorney’s Office.

The Seneca Nation is once again demanding that the city of Olean address problems with its sewage and wastewater treatment facilities.

A 62-year-old hiker suffered injuries and was rescued on Tuesday from the Eternal Flame Trail at Chestnut Ridge Park.

A busy intersection on Grand Island is now the focus of new safety upgrades after a state investigation. The Department of Transportation analyzed crash data and determined that changes were needed.

Tonawanda Island looks to be next in North Tonawanda’s development spree, as VisoneCo plans the island’s first residential complex.

An Allegany County man was sentenced Monday for killing his parents in November 2019 in Clarksville.

A local restauranteur under investigation for wage theft plans on bringing another fast food chain downtown. Franchisee Muhammed Shoaib is opening a Church’s Texas Chicken location on the ground floor of the Hyatt Place Hotel at 310 Rainbow Blvd.

The NFL Network is reporting that the Buffalo Bills have reached an agreement with defensive end Joey Bosa. The one-year contract is reportedly worth $12.6 million.

An Allegany County man, William Larson Jr., was sentenced Monday in connection with the 2019 murder of his parents.

A former USPS worker, 37 year old Christopher Porter of Anglola, who worked in West Seneca pleaded guilty to theft of mail after stealing an envelope in 2021 and giving it to his wife.

The Central Terminal Restoration Corporation has an upcoming job fair for participants to connect with contractors, vendors, and suppliers about job opportunities. It’s happening Thursday, March 20 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Niagara USA 250 committee has selected a logo for local celebrations of America’s 250th birthday in 2026.

There will be plenty of green on the streets for St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Buffalo this weekend and a number of road closures as well. Find out more about the march at buffalostpatricksdayparade.com.

An Amazon warehouse partner in Tonawanda will soon close and lay off 129 employees. EEDU LLC, which operates a late-mile delivery facility at 800 Riverwalk Parkway in Tonawanda, filed a WARN notice with the State Department of Labor on March 5.

On Sunday night, a patient at Mercy Hospital shot themselves in the emergency department. They suffered a gunshot wound. No other patients, visitors, or staff were harmed.

An Allegany County man, William Larson Jr., was sentenced Monday in connection with the 2019 murder of his parents.

A former USPS worker, 37 year old Christopher Porter of Anglola, who worked in West Seneca pleaded guilty to theft of mail after stealing an envelope in 2021 and giving it to his wife.

The Town of Cheektowaga announced on Monday, Mar. 10 that they have lifted their overnight parking ban. Residents can begin parking on the street again.

The Sabres brought an end to their six-game skid with a 3-2 victory against the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night at KeyBank Center.

Presidents and directors of unions CWA Local 1168 and CWA Local 113, along with nurses, gathered Monday to demand a safer workplace after a patient shot themselves Sunday night inside of Mercy Hospital of Buffalo.

Two companies located in Williamsville and the town of Tonawanda, Tri Cor Direct Incorporated and EEDU, LLC, are set to lay off over 200 employees combined, according to WARN notices from the New York State Department of Labor.

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will reduce the speed limit on a portion of Route 5 in Hamburg and Evans after it conducted a three-year traffic engineering investigation.

My HealtheVet sign-in assistance seminars will be held at the VA Community-Based Outpatient clinics in Niagara Falls and Lockport this month.

The Town of Cheektowaga announced on Monday, Mar. 10 that they have lifted their overnight parking ban.

The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in a statewide stop DWI campaign from Thursday, Mar. 13 until Tuesday, Mar. 18 to crack down on impaired driving.