Murder charges face a Buffalo police officer after Lewiston Police said they found a woman dead inside a home in Sanborn Saturday. The victim is 35-year-old Alexis Skoczylas of Sanborn. 53 year old Lance Woods is charged with one count of second-degree murder.
The driver in an August tour bus crash on I-90 in New York that killed five people and injured dozens more has been charged with manslaughter, according to state police and the Genesee County District Attorney’s Office.
Niagara County’s Department of Public Works is hiring Seasonal Laborers to help in various county parks this year. The job pays $16.50 per hour and runs for the seasonal period. Applicants need a valid New York State driver’s license.
Kids ages 8–14 can join the Lockport Public Library to celebrate the Year of the Horse on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from 2:00–3:00pm in the Orchard Room (Floor 1). Participants will learn about the Chinese zodiac, practice using chopsticks, enjoy fortune cookies, and make a stained-glass craft inspired by Chinese culture.
Registration opens February 9, 2026, and closes February 17 at 1:00pm. The event is free but requires registration.