02-19-26 Midday Headlines

Gilbane Turner is offering a $100,000 reward for information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for explicit graffiti at the new Highmark Stadium.

An Amherst Police detective who was charged with lying to the FBI about his relationship with convicted strip club owner Peter Gerace agreed to plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge instead of going to trial on a felony charge.

Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino says the city is closing in on an agreement with a private developer for The Rapids Theatre, the indoor concert and events center that has been closed since 2024.

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday that $40 million in state funds will be going to Buffalo to help address budget shortfalls in the city, to minimize burdens on taxpayers and maintain public safety.

The Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce is launching a formal search for its next permanent executive director. The position description was made available Wednesday on the chamber’s website and LinkedIn page.