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Former Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. CEO and President Henry Wojtaszek’s plan to return to the organization as a member of its board of directors may soon become a reality. Niagara County Legislature Minority Leader Chris Robins, D-Niagara Falls, said he is expecting Republican lawmakers to take the steps needed during tonight’s legislature meeting to appoint Wojtaszek to the OTB board seat vacated last month by the resignation of the county’s long-time representative, Elliott Winter.

A child suffered minor injuries after being struck by a 58 year old unlicensed driver on Chestnut Street on Monday night. Lockport police said the accident occurred about 6:20 p.m. on Chestnut near McCollumn Street when the child ran out in front of the vehicle and was struck.

University at Buffalo President Satish Tripathi is set to step down next July and will return to his faculty role in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences next fall.

Chick-fil-A has announced its Niagara Falls Boulevard restaurant will open to the public on Thursday at 6610 Niagara Falls Blvd.

Jurors in the more than week-long Joshua Z. Chandler murder trial may hear from the accused killer today. He’s accused of killing another Lockport man outside a bodega at the corner of Locust and Walnut streets.

Oral arguments in the federal case against the May 14 racist mass shooter continued Monday. The defense team for Payton Gendron, the gunman in the shooting at Tops on Jefferson Avenue in May 2022, met prosecutors in federal court Monday in front of judge Lawrence Vilardo, where arguments were made on the use of certain evidence and whether or not the government is impeding the defendant’s 4th amendment right.

A fire at a Clarence residence caused an estimated total of more than $1 million in damages on Monday afternoon. The fire occurred at 8300 Greiner Rd. at about 4pm and was under control by 6:30.

The Lewiston-Porter School District is looking into “concerning” posts made by one of their staff members. District officials say it’s a personnel matter and they won’t go into details.

Absolut Care in Chautauqua County will be closing on Oct. 20, the facility announced in August. Closure of the facility at 26 Cass St. in Westfield will leave 93 people out of work.

Buffalo Police out with new information on Canisius High School’s senior camp out that got out of control. On May 1, around 11:15 p.m., officers responded to the school after receiving multiple reports from neighbors that a large number of juveniles were running around on the football field.
Students had also set up a giant inflatable slide in the middle of the field without permission.

The Wilson Central School District launched a formal investigation in connection to a staff member’s social media comments. It’s a personnel matter, so they won’t release further details.

Jury selection will take place on Monday for a man who was previously convicted of a 1993 murder in Tonawanda. Brian Scott Lorenzo was sentenced to 37 years behind bars in the murder of 33-year-old Deborah Meindl at her home on Franklin Street in Tonawanda.

Turns out Josh Allen’s nose wasn’t just bloody Sunday in that commanding win over the Jets, it was broken. He had trainers reset it and got back into the action.

A motorcyclist died in a three-vehicle crash late Friday night, according to Cheektowaga Police. The crash occurred on William Street just east of the I-90 around 9 p.m. Friday night.

The Wilson Central School District launched a formal investigation in connection to a staff member’s social media comments. It’s a personnel matter, so they won’t release further details.

he Buffalo Police Department is warning residents to keep their doors locked after responding to multiple robberies in the downtown, West Side and North Buffalo sections.

Josh Allen shook off a bloody nose that sidelined him for two plays, James Cook ran for 132 yards and two touchdowns and the Buffalo Bills cruised to a 30-10 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday.

A Western New York teacher has been placed on administrative leave in connection to a series of social media posts following Charlie Kirk’s shooting death earlier this week.Merritt Holly, superintendent of schools for the LeRoy Central School District, posted a message on the district website. It included a message from the teacher, as well, calling the posts “inappropriate, inflammatory, and offensive.”

.A former Jericho Road accountant will spend three months in prison after admitting he stole nearly $600,000 from the nonprofit. Prosecutors say 30-year-old Dejan Karlovic submitted fake invoices last year, making them look like resettlement expenses, then paid them off with the agency’s credit cards. Karlovic was also ordered to pay back the full amount, totaling $584,884.99, forfeit a BMW, a pickup truck, and more than $240,000 in cash and accounts.

Volunteer firefighters in Cheektowaga just received a big boost to their equipment loadout. U.S. Rep.Tim Kennedy announced Saturday that all volunteer fire companies in Cheektowaga are receiving new radio systems and new fire suppression systems which are specifically intended to extinguish electric car battery fires.
St. Bonaventure’s president, Dr. Jeff Gingerich, recently addressed a social media post about Charlie Kirk that he said “runs completely counter to this university’s beliefs.”, Gingerich said university officials spoke “with the student several times to help the student understand the gravity of the situation and let them know how seriously the university is taking this.”
Forest Lawn Cemetery is moving forward with a state-approved effort to reduce its deer population after officials said the growing number of animals has led to malnutrition, injuries, and environmental damage. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued a deer damage permit after an inspection found “too many deer to maintain a healthy population

A Western New York dog rescue is working to rebuild after a devastating fire destroyed the home of its president, wiping out supplies and killing four puppies. The rescue, Allie & Pals, relies entirely on volunteers and foster families since it does not operate a brick-and-mortar facility. The fire left the group scrambling to cover costs of boarding displaced dogs while replacing essential supplies.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is urging New Yorkers to learn how to be prepared for emergencies during National Preparedness Month.”Keeping New York safe is my top priority and that starts with being prepared,”said Hochul. “In New York, we know the importance of being ready to act when disaster strikes. That is why I’m encouraging all New Yorkers to remember the essentials of preparedness and shore up their plans for when emergencies and disasters strike.”
Forest Lawn Cemetery is moving forward with a state-approved effort to reduce its deer population after officials said the growing number of animals has led to malnutrition, injuries, and environmental damage.The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued a deer damage permit after an inspection found “too many deer to maintain a healthy population.”

A former Jericho Road employee, 30 year old Dejan Karlovic, was sentenced to three months in prison after he stole or intentionally converted over $584,000 from the program.

About 650 Buffalo State University students have been without hot water for a week. School officials say crews are repairing its underground steam system to restore hot water to the four dorms.

In the wake of recent shootings at schools across the country, local Catholic schools are ramping up security. The Diocese of Buffalo announced every one of its 29 elementary schools will have a professional, armed guard on site during the entire school day.

Lockport Mayor John Lombardi III recognized Lockport film-maker Paul Lamont and local leaders who supported the production of the documentary “America’s Stairway” with a proclamation at city hall.

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Friday that defensive tackle Ed Oliver will miss this week’s game after suffering an injury in practice.

In the wake of recent shootings at schools across the country, local Catholic schools are ramping up security. The Diocese of Buffalo announced every one of its 29 elementary schools will have a professional, armed guard on site during the entire school day.

A former Jericho Road employee, 30 year old Dejan Karlovic, was sentenced to three months in prison after he stole or intentionally converted over $584,000 from the program.

Millard Fillmore Surgery Center in Williamsville is set to close in October, a spokesperson with Kaleida Heath said Thursday. The surgery center, which has been operating since 1989, will close on Oct. 1.

The free Niagara Falls Blues Festival returns to Old Falls Street for its 16th year on Friday and Saturday, with thousands expected to line the street swinging to the sounds of this year’s eight acts.

Hallmark announcing the production of its new movie called “The More the Merrier.” The movie will feature scenes and cameos from Buffalo Bills safety and Abbott Heartmates ambassador, Damar Hamlin, and along with five of his fellow Abbott Heartmates.

A resolution to address concerns about the dismissal of Lockport City Engineer John Donnelly on Wednesday’s Common Council agenda was removed at the advice of corporation counsel.

A Buffalo man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison, and 5 years post-release supervision after admitting to killing a Falls man by intentionally driving over him “multiple times” with an SUV in the 200 block of Hyde Park Boulevard in the early morning hours of Oct. 15, 2024.

An alleged incident between employees and a customer at a market Tuesday night on Buffalo’s East Side has sparked outrage in the community. Neighbors gathered to protest the store on Wednesday.

A fire broke out Wednesday afternoon and caused an estimated total of $520,000 in damage to a Williamsville home, fire officials announced.
A total of eight fire departments responded to the fire just after 1 p.m. at 217 Sprucewood Terrace

North Tonawanda City Court Judge Luke Brown denied a motion from Digipower X to dismiss noise citations brought against the Erie Avenue cryptomining facility.