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Charles Dobucki, the landlord at 2 St. Louis Place in Buffalo, was arrested Thursday after failing to appear in housing court for allegedly neglecting his properties, including an Allentown building across the street from where two prominent artists were found dead last month.

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed Executive Order 47.4 on April 9, extending the state’s disaster emergency for correctional facilities. The order now remains in effect until May 9, 2025, and it revises policies from the earlier order.

Now that Buffalo Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon has released his budget proposal, Common Council will review the proposal in the coming weeks, with members putting an emphasis on transparency and public input.

An incident took place Friday at Sweet Home High School that ended with a number of staff members on leave and a student being put in handcuffs.

The American Red Cross of Western New York is looking to install 600 smoke alarms in homes during an event happening on April 26th in Buffalo.

A series of violent altercations in Buffalo Public Schools has raised concerns among educators and staff, with at least three recent student fights resulting in injuries that required teachers to seek medical attention.

The vice president of the Buffalo chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse, 49 year old John Todaro of Amherst, was arrested Wednesday for sex crimes against children.

33 year old Michael Robinson of Buffalo pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail theft after he conspired with two others to steal from the Cheektowaga post office last October.

Mike Casale, Niagara County’s commissioner of economic development, will retire from his job at the end of the month to seek public office as the potential replacement for outgoing Niagara County Legislature Chairwoman Rebecca Wydysh.

Scammers are targeting people via text message because its such an easy way to intimidate people or extract money from them, according to the Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York

Want to be on Big Brother? Now is your chance. Batavia Downs will host auditions for the show on April 30. The event will run from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Denzel Maye, 28, is accused of shooting and killing 52-year-old Howard Shelton on the afternoon of Oct. 24, 2024 on Potomac Avenue near Elmwood in Buffalo.

The vice president of the Buffalo chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse, 49 year old John Todaro of Amherst, was arrested Wednesday for sex crimes against children.

44 year old Yasir Creach, an inmate from the Erie County Correctional Facility has pleaded guilty to sending a threatening letter to a judge while serving their jail sentence.

John Walker, a member of the “Buffalo Five,” was awarded $28 million on Tuesday by a jury in Rochester after being wrongfully convicted of a murder in 1976 and spending 21 years in prison.

Clayton Dimmick, director of highways, parks and water distribution in Lockport said city crews are conducting annual assessments for roads that will be milled and paved and will have a project list by the end of the month. He said Davison Road is a definite priority for a larger-scale pavement fix.

A Buffalo organization that works to keep the bicycling community informed and safe is dealing with a burglary at one of their shops. GObike says its 98 Colvin Community Bicycle Shop was recently robbed, to the tune of $8,000.

Acting Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon announced on Tuesday a $622 million city budget for 2025-2026, a $4 million increase from last year, along with the Common Council’s request for two pieces of legislation he said would address a $70 million structural deficit.

A Buffalo man, 26 yearold Nader Ngoopos, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for gun and drug charges after two students were robbed at St. Bonaventure University in 2018.

John Walker, a member of the “Buffalo Five,” was awarded $28 million on Tuesday by a jury in Rochester after being wrongfully convicted of a murder in 1976 and spending 21 years in prison.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) terminated the visas of four current students and nine recent graduates from the University at Buffalo, the university announced Tuesday.

Some North Buffalo residents say the speeding on their street is getting out of control and are now pushing for the installation of speed bumps.

Buffalo Sabres logged a 3-0 win against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night.

A 19-year-old Jakai Lofton of Buffalo was found guilty of murder in the shooting death of a 21-year-old in August 2023.

An Orchard Park man, 30 year old Edward Tutuska, was sentenced to 13 years in prison Tuesday morning after subjecting victims under 11 years old to multiple acts of sexual conduct in 2023 and 2024.

The United States Supreme Court has turned away another challenge to New York’s Concealed Carry Improvement Act, leaving in place an injunction, sought by a Niagara Falls pastor and others, that blocked enforcement of a ban on individuals bringing firearms into places of worship.

Ten more Buffalo and Western New York churches will remain open following the Vatican accepting their appeals.

Canisius University President Steve Stoute is returing to the school after taking a leave of absence to focus on family matters last month.

County clerks in Western New York are promoting Donate Life Month by encouraging more people to register as organ, eye and tissue donors.

The Town of Tonawanda held its first board meeting on Monday night since town supervisor Joe Emminger said that dozens of police officers will be charged with Taylor Law violations.

Ahead of Tuesday’s release of the 2025-2026 budget, multiple sources saying acting Mayor Chris Scanlon will be proposing an 8% property tax increase.

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday a request for proposals for the creation of a new cruise terminal at Buffalo’s Outer Harbor to serve as a docking location for domestic and international travel.

A Chautauqua County man, 40 year old Justin Horton, pleads guilty to conveying false information and hoaxes after he threatened National Grid last May.

The NFTA Metro, Bus and Rail services shared on social media Monday full rail service will return later this month. Riders will be able to have full access to NFTA routes on Sunday, April 20.

Sabres host the Hurricanes tonight with a 7pm puck drop.

The Town of Tonawanda Police union says they plan on attending Monday nights Town Board meeting to speak out against the department’s police chief.

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday a request for proposals for the creation of a new cruise terminal at Buffalo’s Outer Harbor to serve as a docking location for domestic and international travel.

A 59-year-old man was killed in a crash on Brown Hill Road in Concord on Saturday. Crews responded to the scene where it was found that a 2017 Ford had crashed into a ditch and was on fire.

Niagara County dispatchers received a call around 3:34 a.m. on Monday that a house in the Town of Wilson was on fire. A e could be seen in the attic of the home and all of the residents inside were evacuated safely according to fire officials. .

Erie County has announced two upcoming rabies clinics. Te first clinic will be on Saturday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and located at the Town of Tonawanda Highway Garage on Woodward Ave. in Kenmore. A second clinic will be on Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and located at School 84 on Grider Street in the City of Buffalo.

County clerks in Western New York are promoting Donate Life Month by encouraging more people to register as organ, eye and tissue donors.

Hundreds of nursing home workers at long-term care facilities in Western New York will begin picketing on Monday over a lack of progress in contract talks.

Thousands of protesters took to Niagara Square on Saturday in what appeared to be part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” rally against President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk.

AKG Workers United rallied Saturday in front of the Buffalo AKG Art Museum to protest against recent layoffs they say have “targeted unionized workers.”

The New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA), the union that represents corrections officers across the state, is calling for an “urgent meeting” with the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) over “critical workplace issues.”

A young girl from Depew is proving that age is just a number when it comes to making a difference as she starts a pet pantry to help families in need keep their furry friends cared for and fed.

Sabres beat the Boston Bruins 6-3 on Sunday night fourth their fourth straight victory.

Chautauqua County DMVs will open select Saturdays to help residents upgrade to REAL IDs before the May 7 deadline. The requirement is to have a REAL ID to travel domestically or enter federal buildings. Certain Chautauqua County DMV locations will be open on select Saturdays to help residents upgrade to a REAL ID or Enhanced Driver License.

An Honduran man has been arrested on immigration charges The man was arrested following a U.S. Border Patrol Anti-Smuggling Unit surveillance scan at a Western New York hotel. Wilmer Orlando Canelas-Najera, 44, now faces up to four years in prison.

A convicted New York drug dealer whose 10-year federal prison sentence was commuted by President is back in custody after he was accused of several crimes, including assaulting a toddler.Jonathan Braun was charged Friday with violating the terms of his supervised release and ordered detained in Brooklyn federal court,

Governor Hochul expressed disappointment over the Kensington Expressway decision, and is ‘taking time’ with her attorneys to decide to appeal or not. It has been nearly two months since the ruling that the NYSDOT failed to properly study the environmental impact of the $1.5B Kensington Expressway project, and effectively stalled the project.
U.K. carmakers have already taken steps to lessen the immediate impact of the tariffs by building stockpiles in the U.S. before the increase took effect. The British car maker of Jaguar and Land Rover is pausing shipments to the U.S. as it works to mitigate the impact of a 25% tax on vehicle imports
A Benefit is planned for the family of 7 year old Noah Whitmore, a passenger in a car that drove off the road on Broadway Avenue and crashed into a tree. The benefit is happening from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday at The Stage on Main Street in Williamsville.