02-26-26 Midday Headlines

Lockport Common Council is contemplating a six-month moratorium on the development of large-scale rental housing in parts of the city. A proposed local law authorizing the moratorium was introduced on Wednesday and the council voted to schedule a March 11 public hearing on it.

The Niagara University community is mourning the loss of 22-year-old Bradly Burden, who was tragically killed in a car crash in Niagara Falls early Tuesday morning.

Two people are in custody after an alleged armed kidnapping attempt late Wednesday night, Buffalo Police said. One remaining suspect fled on foot in the 400 block of Eggert Road and remains at large.

Amazon’s Lancaster location is shutting down a portion of its facility, impacting hundreds of jobs.

Horizon Health Services has received more than $1.7 million in state funding for expanding its job training program in Niagara County.

U.S. Olympic gold medalist Tage Thompson displayed no travel weariness or celebratory hangover in producing a goal and assist for the Sabres in a 2-1 victory on the road against the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night.