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Buffalo Police responded to a shooting on the 500 block of South Division Street on Friday evening. The incident happened around 6 p.m. near South Division and Spring streets. Two men were injured. They were taken by ambulance to Erie County Medical Center to be treated for injuries that were not considered to be life-threatening. A Kia, involved in the incident also crashed into a home at the same location.

The sister-in-law of an Erie County Sheriff’s Chief of Narcotics D.J. Granville will not face any charges in connection with an incident in which Granville admitted to driving recklessly and causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage. Neither will the four other Buffalo police officers who responded to the scene that night and who later refused to cooperate with Seaman’s probe.

Kenmore now has a new splash of color thanks to a new public art project. Artist Molly Reagan painted a mural at the town’s library. State Assemblyman Bill Conrad said the artwork was finished in part from state-funded grant. This is the third grant-funded public art project, following two murals that were done at the Tonawanda Aquatic and Fitness Center.

Lockport Mayor John Lombardi III’s proposed 2026 budget would raise the tax rate by 8%, exceeding the New York State tax cap of 3.87%, according to a budget overview presented Wednesday to the Common Council.

Northstar Development received $2.16 million in tax incentives from the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency to go ahead with its new Woodstream Landing housing complex.

Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. – headed by president and CEO Byron Brown – has hired the brother-in-law of the former mayor as a sergeant supervising security guards.

Erie County is holding more COVID-19 vaccine clinics for those wanting to receive the vaccine.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman hinted at the possibility that the league’s Winter Classic tradition could soon return to Buffalo.

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld, known for writing and starring in the wildly successful 90s sitcom “Seinfeld,” is coming to Shea’s Performing Arts Center in January.

The property owner of the Walden Galleria has reached a new financing agreement for the property, Pyramid Management Group announced Thursday. The Syracuse-based group previously defaulted on a multi-million dollar loan related to the Galleria in May.

Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. – headed by president and CEO Byron Brown – has hired the brother-in-law of the former mayor as a sergeant supervising security guards.

Republican state assembly members are raising concerns about New York’s upcoming “all-electric” mandates for vehicles and newly built homes, warning the policies could increase electric rates, raise housing costs, and threaten energy reliability.

The ribbon has been cut on a brand-new, 24,000 square foot men’s homeless shelter and resource center in Buffalo. Construction was officially completed by Buffalo charity Build Promise after 16 months.

The Sabres taken down by the Rangers in their season opener, 4-0 the final.

Lake Effect is giving full refunds on furniture… if Josh Allen scores three rushing touchdowns in the Bills’ game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Nov. 2.

A Lockport-based electrical transformer manufacturer wants to go on a $2.44 million expansion to boost its production capacity. Buffalo Transformer Services, which has been based at 10 Simonds St. for the past five years, is looking to buy the building and 1.2-acre parcel it’s currently housed in.

Lockport Mayor John Lombardi III let his temper loose at a common council work session on Wednesday, shouting at aldermen who were reluctant to sponsor a repeat resolution from Congressman Nick Langworthy to oppose banning natural gas in future building construction.

A 17-year-old driver who caused a crash that injured a 15-year-old waiting for a school bus on Beattie Avenue last month is now facing several charges, including possession of ghost gun parts.

An Orchard Park woman is reportedly in critical condition after she allegedly drove an e-scooter drunk Wednesday night and crashed. Police responded to the intersection of S. Buffalo Street and Armor Duells Road around 9:30 p.m.

The Buffalo Zoo is kicking off the fall season with the launch of Brew at the Zoo: Country Night and the return of Boo at the Zoo.

Lockport Mayor John Lombardi III let his temper loose at a common council work session on Wednesday, shouting at aldermen who were reluctant to sponsor a repeat resolution from Congressman Nick Langworthy to oppose banning natural gas in future building construction.

A 17-year-old driver who caused a crash that injured a 15-year-old waiting for a school bus on Beattie Avenue last month is now facing several charges, including possession of ghost gun parts.

A 67-year-old man is dead after a two vehicle collision involving a propane delivery truck occurred in the Town of Pavilion, according to the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office.

Unemployed New Yorkers will see a significant boost in their weekly unemployment checks starting next week, as the state raises the maximum benefit from $500 to more than $800.

A long-anticipated moment has arrived at the new Buffalo Bills stadium: grass is going down.

An 18-year-old male pleaded guilty on Monday to multiple charges after he shot a woman in May outside of the Depew Plaza, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office said.

The registered owner of a Jeep that drove into the Niagara River on Monday has been identified by state police. 52 year old Jason Beckman of North Tonawanda was a varsity football coach and boy’s varsity bowling coach at Amherst Central Schools.

Moog is expanding its Wheatfield operations again. The East Aurora-based company last month announced it would expand its clean room capacity by more than 80% to better support the demand for satellite and missile propulsion components.

City of Buffalo representatives joined together for the annul Shine the Light press conference in front of the Child and Family Services Haven House on Delaware Avenue to speak on domestic violence awareness.

Main Street in Lockport will be a river of red, white and blue on Monday for the 4th annual Bills Elvis Community Tailgate from 3 to 6:30 p.m. The street will be closed for the free festival with two performing stages, food and beer trucks, vendors, and kids’ games.

The registered owner of a Jeep that drove into the Niagara River on Monday has been identified by state police. 52 year old Jason Beckman of North Tonawanda was a varsity football coach and boy’s varsity bowling coach at Amherst Central Schools.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Monday announced the completion of West Side Homes, a $23 million affordable and supportive housing development in Buffalo.

The new temporary operator of the Hyde Park Ice Pavilion has apologized for the facility’s doors being closed when a group of youth hockey players showed up for some ice time on Sunday. The rink’s interim operator – 16 Athletics Management – posted a message on Facebook accepting “full ownership of the mistake.”

Santora’s Pizza 1927 Brew House served its last drink to mallgoers at the Walden Galleria in Cheektowaga on Sunday.

The first-ever Red Flannel Fall Fest in the village, anchored in arts and crafts, live music, contests, games and history, is taking place Saturday off Main Street. The festival constitutes the canal port’s formal celebration of the Erie Canal bicentennial.

A body was located after a car drove into the Niagara River from the Niagara Scenic Parkway on Monday morning. Police said around 9:15 a.m., a truck reportedly drove off the Niagara Scenic Parkway and into the Niagara River near the Bird Overlook. Approximately an hour and a half later, a vehicle was found submerged about 50 feet offshore.

Integrity Machining & Fabrication’s new home at the Lockport IDA park is opening new doors for the company. The print-to-part manufacturing company that fills small machining orders using a customer’s designs is able to do so much more in its new space, that president Justin Reynolds said they can add one or two positions this year and a second shift.

Niagara Aesthetic Medical Spa recently held its grand opening at its 6941 Elaine Drive location.

The Buffalo Sewer Authority (BSA) has announced the completion of the first phase of construction on the East Delavan Sewer Improvement Project.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued $475,000 in penalties to Great Lakes Cheese following a massive fish kill in late August, it announced Monday.

A car drove into the Niagara River from the Niagara Scenic Parkway on Monday morning. Police said that a truck reportedly drove off the Niagara Scenic Parkway and into the river near the Bird Overlook around 9:15 a.m. Approximately an hour and a half later, a vehicle was found submerged. No word on the fate of the driver.

A mistrial was declared Monday in the case of a man previously convicted of murdering a woman in Tonawanda over 30 years ago. Brian Scott Lorenzo was convicted in the murder of 33-year-old Deborah Meindl at her Franklin Street residence.

Six men are facing charges for sexually exploiting children. The New York State Police, along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Town of Lancaster Police Department, conducted an operation targeting individuals involved in the online exploitation of children.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued $475,000 in penalties to Great Lakes Cheese following a massive fish kill in late August, it announced Monday.

The annual Niagara County-based Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place at Reservoir State Park on Oct. 18.

A car drove into the Niagara River from the Niagara Scenic Parkway on Monday morning, say State Police. A truck reportedly drove off the Niagara Scenic Parkway and into the Niagara River near the Bird Overlook around 9:15 a.m. Approximately an hour and a half later, a vehicle was found submerged. No word on the driver.

A Depew man, 42 year old James Hoffman, who used to work for the Sheridan Park Volunteer Fire Company was sentenced Monday morning for stealing more than $446,000 over six years while working as treasurer for the company, in Tonawanda, between January 2019 and January 2025.

Two McDonald’s employees were hospitalized and another was evaluated after an explosion reportedly occurred at a Fredonia location Sunday night.

Niagara Falls City School District Superintendent Mark Laurrie is retiring at the end of the school year. According to Laurrie, he notified the school district on July 1 based on his contract timing.

Community Missions will host its 15th annual Interfaith Community Prayer Service for Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding at 4 p.m. on Tuesday at Bacon Memorial Presbyterian Church, 166 59th St.