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All Saints parishioners in Lockport are now heading to court to keep the church’s assets from being used to help pay for the Diocese of Buffalo’s $150 million sexual assault settlement.

Alleged ‘deficiencies in care’ led to a patient death at a Batavia community living center run by the VA Western New York Healthcare System, according to a report from the VA Office of Inspector General.

A woman who was killed at a motel in Amherst on Tuesday has been identified by police. 27 year old Emmeya Sims of Amherst, was residing at 1951 Niagara Falls Boulevard when she was killed on July 29.

Syracuse-based Pyramid Management Group is maintaining its role as property manager of the Walden Galleria after reaching an agreement with the mall.

After months of meetings on plans to repair Davison Road in Lockport, the street will be paved by city crews starting Aug. 18.

State Attorney General Letitia James’ office is “monitoring” the controversial police misconduct case of Erie County Sheriff’s Chief of Narcotics and Intelligence Daniel “D.J.” Granville, a spokesperson for her office confirmed Thursday.

Officials have identified the victims of a house fire in Lackawanna that broke out Tuesday night. Felicia Toporek, 28, and 4-year-old Audrey Zosowski died. Toporek was the mother of Zosowski. Two of her other children remain in the hospital.

A newly striped bike lane along Sheridan Drive is causing confusion and concern in the Town of Tonawanda.

The owner of Power City Eatery in Niagara Falls, who announced the imminent closure of the establishment, now says on Facebook that Saturday will be their final day of service.

In the past, Women in Sports Night at Sahlen Field has always been a Friday night bash. But this year, the Buffalo Bisons are pitching a heater – making it a full-day celebration this weekend.

Officials have identified the victims of a house fire in Lackawanna that broke out Tuesday night. Felicia Toporek, 28, and 4-year-old Audrey Zosowski died. Toporek was the mother of Zosowski. Two of her other children remain in the hospital.

A pilot was treated at a local hospital after his helicopter rolled over while attempting to take off in the Town of Kendall, the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office said.

Buffalo Common Council member David Rivera is asking the New York State Attorney General’s Office to investigate a series of crashes involving Erie County Sheriff’s Office narcotics chief D.J. Granville.

SI Marine offered its assistance to New York State Park Police with a underwater search of the area near the water intakes on Wednesday.
New York State Police and State Park Police received some help Wednesday in their search for Jerome Williams, victim of July 23’s boat crash in the upper Niagara River.

Two people died and two others remain in the hospital after a fire broke out Tuesday night in Lackawanna. The call came in just before 10:30 p.m. for a fire at 27 Girard Ave., where crews saw heavy fire in the back of the structure with people trapped.

Amherst police secured a second-degree murder arrest warrant for a Buffalo man, 37 year old Daniel Negron, after a woman was found dead at a motel on Tuesday.

Around 10 a.m. Wednesday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents executed a search warrant at Asia Food Market, prompting a law enforcement presence that shut down the popular supermarket for the day.

A new contract announced on Wednesday will keep the home of the Buffalo Sabres known as KeyBank Center for more than a decade, but Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz still wants Erie County out of the arena business.

The New York Power Authority Board of Trustees has approved nearly $200,000 in power proceeds funding for the Aquarium of Niagara.

49 year old Rickey Crouch of Buffalo, accused of shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend after being released from custody twice, is facing new charges in connection with three separate incidents at the victim’s home leading up to her death.

Work on the restoration of the historic Hotel Niagara is expected to resume this fall after the USA Niagara Development Corp. Board of Directors met Tuesday and authorized an additional $4 million in incentives toward the project.

Amherst residents are warning their neighbors to stay alert as car thefts continue to spike across the town. They’ve reportedly jumped 92% since 2020.

The Niagara County Department of Employment and Training will be holding its next career fair on Aug. 6 at Day Road Park in Lockport.

KeyBank Center will continue to be the name of Buffalo’s downtown arena for at least 10 more years, the Sabres announced Wednesday.

Work on the restoration of the historic Hotel Niagara is expected to resume this fall after the USA Niagara Development Corp. Board of Directors met Tuesday and authorized an additional $4 million in incentives toward the project.

A Lancaster probationary police officer has been fired – more than a month after a shooting at his home. Officer John Lapiana was removed for cause after a woman was shot in the leg inside a home on Enchanted Forest North on June 11th.

A man from Kenmore was arrested mid-race at Ironman Lake Placid after he left his 9-year-old son alone for nearly 10 hours while he ran the race.

A male pedestrian was injured on Tuesday after he was struck by bricks that reportedly fell from the Liberty Building downtown. He was taken to the hospital.

The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority is setting its sights on the future, and the expansion of the Metro Rail line from the University at Buffalo South Campus to the North Campus.

Parishioners from four parishes in Lockport, Jamestown, Depew, and Lancaster are suing the Buffalo Diocese after they were ordered to contribute to an $150 million child sexual abuse settlement.

A man from the state of Wyoming was arrested at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport on Monday after he allegedly drove a cart down a moving walkway, the NFTA said.

A motorcyclist died in a three-vehicle crash early Monday evening in Lancaster. The crash occurred at the intersection of Bowen Avenue and Broadway. The motorcyclist was identified as Adam Curtis.

Wegmans stores in Western New York are experiencing a shortage in produce items following a fatal shooting at a Rochester-area distribution center over the weekend.

Buffalo Bills rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston is having tests to determine the severity of a right leg injury the first-round draft pick sustained in practice Tuesday.

A motorcyclist died in a three-vehicle crash early Monday night in Lancaster. The crash occurred at the intersection of Bowen Avenue and Broadway. The motorcyclist was identified as Adam Curtis.

A Buffalo man has been found guilty by a jury for a murder on Genesee Street in 2023. Ernest Brown, 42, shot and killed 31-year-old Devin Lockwood on Genesee near Mortimer Street around 3 a.m. on July 22, 2023.

The Rotary Club of Lockport has announced its major fundraiser for the year: a benefit dinner in support of the Kenan Center’s campaign to build the new Kenan Center Civic Arena. The club’s aim is to raise and contribute $100,000 toward arena construction.

A fire broke out Monday afternoon and caused an estimated total of $150,000 in damage to a home off of Union Road near Williamsville. No word on a cause.

The Wheatfield Planning Board denied the North Tonawanda Harley-Davidson dealership’s plans to operate a riding academy in its town. Noise was the big concern.

A Buffalo man has been found guilty by a jury for a murder on Genesee Street in 2023. Ernest Brown, 42, shot and killed 31-year-old Devin Lockwood on Genesee near Mortimer Street around 3 a.m. on July 22, 2023.

A Buffalo man was arrested on Sunday after allegedly directing a laser pointer at the Erie County Sheriff’s Office Air 1 helicopter. 40 year old Derwin Heath is accused of directing a blue laser at the Air 1 helicopter while it was above Bailey Avenue and Wecker Street.

New York State Police have recovered the body of one of the victims from a boat crash near the North Grand Island Bridge Wednesday night. The body of 46-year-old Natalie Sansivero of Grand Island was found approximately one mile from where the boat crash occurred. Police are still attempting to recover the body of Jerome Williams, 66, who also died in the crash.

Two tenants of an apartment house on East High Street were assisted by American Red Cross after a fire Friday night. According to the Lockport Fire Department, the fire in the attic at 822 East High St. was extinguished quickly once found and fire damage was kept to the attic space above one second-floor apartment.

A Buffalo man was arrested on Sunday after allegedly directing a laser pointer at the Erie County Sheriff’s Office Air 1 helicopter. 40 year old Derwin Heath is accused of directing a blue laser at the Air 1 helicopter while it was above Bailey Avenue and Wecker Street.

New York State Police have recovered the body of one of the victims from a boat crash near the North Grand Island Bridge Wednesday night. The body of 46-year-old Natalie Sansivero of Grand Island was found approximately one mile from where the boat crash occurred. Police are still attempting to recover the body of Jerome Williams, 66, who also died in the crash.

Niagara County’s Purple Heart Ceremony will take place at the county courthouse at 1 p.m. Aug. 3, when the names of more than 80 local Purple Heart recipients will be added to the Purple Heart Book of Honor and monument.

The Buffalo Sabres avoided a salary arbitration hearing with Conor Timmins by signing the newly acquired defenseman to a two-year, $4.4 million contract on Sunday.