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Several former New York State correction officers are suing the state and the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) to get their jobs back.

Agents with the FBI and the DEA fanned out through the city and town of Lockport Tuesday morning as part of what was described by a law enforcement source as “a lengthy and complex” investigation into a drug distribution network.

The Buffalo Police Department is looking for the community’s help in locating 17-year-old Nade Oo, described as an Asian female with brown eyes and black shoulder-length hair. She stands at 5’2″ tall and weighs 110 lbs.

Workers at a handful of local nursing homes have reached new three-year contract agreements with their employers after they originally planned to participate in a week-long strike late last month.

Officials with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced the completion of $3.1 million in upgrades at Woodlawn Beach State Park this week

Agents with the FBI and the DEA fanned out through the city and town of Lockport Tuesday morning as part of what was described by a law enforcement source as “a lengthy and complex” investigation into a drug distribution network.

A Cheektowaga man was indicted on a second-degree manslaughter charge Tuesday morning after allegedly causing the death of his toddler son in October 2024.

A woman, 48 year old Amy Hushon, arrested and charged with grand larceny on Monday after she allegedly stole over $20,000 from her employer, according to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office.

West Seneca Schools redistricting committee, made up of parents and staff, made a recommendation to the Board of Education Tuesday night for a plan that would alter the lines for elementary and middle school students within the district.

The Breast Cancer Network of Western New York holding its first “Hope for Tomorrow” 5K run and walk Friday at Como Lake Park.

Five Democratic candidates for Buffalo mayor are set to take the stage on Tuesday night at D’Youville University’s Kavinoky Theatre ahead of the primary election on June 24.

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz endorsed Sean Ryan for Buffalo mayor on Tuesday morning, joining a list of politicians endorsing the state senator.

A Rochester-based construction company is suing the developer behind the Heritage Point development project at Canalside for more than $4 million.

Syracuse-based Pyramid Management Group, the owner of Destiny USA, has defaulted on a multi-million-dollar loan related to its Walden Galleria mall in Cheektowaga.

American singer-songwriter and rapper T-Pain announced that he will be coming to Buffalo this fall. He will be in Buffalo at Terminal B at the Outer Harbor on October 10th.

Syracuse-based Pyramid Management Group, the owner of Destiny USA, has defaulted on a multi-million-dollar loan related to its Walden Galleria mall in Cheektowaga.

A former University at Buffalo student was given one year of conditional discharge for inciting a riot following a Jewish Student Union demonstration last year.

Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino says he expects to release a feasibility study on the proposed Centennial Park project later this month.

Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino says he expects to release a feasibility study on the proposed Centennial Park project later this month.

With a lawsuit finally out of the way, the Town of Niagara Farmland Conservancy can move ahead with its preservation efforts. The group prevailed last year in a lawsuit against the George Mannoe family for ownership of an undeveloped 26.3-acre parcel bordered by Colonial Drive and Miller and Garlow roads.

Wings of Hope, a community remembrance event, will take place June 21 on the Niagara Hospice campus, 4675 Sunset Drive.

Sunday marked the beginning of Pride Month, celebrating the LGBTQ+ communitiy In Buffalo and beyond; a day marked with parades, gatherings, and festivities centered around the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino.

Lockport attorney, 46 year old Scott Stopa, reported missing by his family last week, was found Saturday. Authorities saying only that he was located and is in good condition.

The Town of Tonawanda Police Department launched an investigation into a collision involving a patrol vehicle that occurred Friday night and reportedly resulted in minor injuries.

The federal government has pulled $15.3 million in funding for a decarbonization project at an Orleans County ethanol plant.

New York State Electric & Gas has announced the launch of usage alerts, which the company says will help customers with “smart” meters stay informed and take control of energy usage prior to receiving a bill.

Bills quarterback Josh Allen and actress Hailee Steinfeld tied the knot in Southern California over the weekend.

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Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and Sheriff John Garcia released the results of a comprehensive assessment of the Erie County Holding Center and Erie County Correctional Facility on Friday morning. The review was in response to concerns about outdated conditions, and a shrinking inmate populations.
New York State Police arrested an Olean Police Officer on May 4 following an investigation. 50-year-old Jason L. DeYoe of Olean was charged with sexual conduct against a child in the 2nd degree and unlawful surveillance in the 2nd degree.
A Niagara County family is reaching out to the community in hopes to locate a missing man, 46-year-old Scott Stopa. In the family’s social media post, they said Scott has been missing since Tuesday, May 27. He was last seen around 8:30 a.m. According to the family he drives a dark gray/black 2014 Jeep compass with the license plate LNN-1422.

The federal government filed court papers Wednesday to seize Pharaoh’s Gentlemen’s Club from its owner, who was convicted of eight charges, including drug-and-sex trafficking exotic dancers.

An internal affairs investigation was launched with Buffalo police following an incident involving a patrol vehicle and an ATV that occurred on Sunday.

Amherst police are investigating an “incident” at Sweet Home High School involving a student and a teacher aide. The District confirms that the teacher aide is no longer employed by the District.

Niagara County Sheriff’s Office investigators are seeking help from the public to locate a missing Lockport attorney. Sheriff Michael Filicetti confirmed Thursday that family members reported Scott Stopa missing earlier this week. They told police that Stopa, 46, has not been seen or heard from since Tuesday.

Chippewa Street in downtown Buffalo will be closed to traffic during late night, weekend hours until Labor Day after three people were stabbed in a large fight over the weekend, Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon said Thursday.

Buffalo Public School board members passed its budget, which includes cuts to over a dozen jobs, for the 2025-26 school year with a 5-3 vote on Wednesday night.

Lockport city officials are in the early stages of possibly providing a new home for the Lockport Fire Department, requesting proposals last week for an engineering feasibility study to evaluate a building for purchase as headquarters for the fire department.

Lockport common council unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday banning the unloading of propane railcars and tankers less than an hour after the group reached the understanding that the action had no legal power.

The Town of Niagara could see a new solar power facility sprout up near the Niagara Falls International Airport.

An Orchard Park man has been sentenced to an indeterminate sentence of one to three years in prison for stealing thousands of dollars from an elderly family member as well as a youth baseball team he coached. 56 year old Bradley Hudak stole nearly $280,000 from the family member and $3,000 from the former Southtowns Shock youth baseball team.

General Motors will invest $888 million into its Tonawanda Propulsion plant located at 2995 River Road for new machinery and equipment, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday.

The North Tonawanda Professional Firefighters Local 1333 responded to reports of a chemical cloud in the basement of a home on Tuesday night.

The Lockport City School District’s Unity Fest on Friday will include a parade, food trucks, exhibits, and a full schedule of performances at the high school.

The Buffalo Bisons scheduled game against the Charlotte Knights for Wednesday, May 28 has been postponed due to the weather. The Bisons will make up the game against the Knights with a single-admission doubleheader on Thursday, May 29.

There’s a new development in the criminal case involving Richard Fox, a Niagara Falls man accused of the murders of multiple women. The Niagara Falls Police Criminal Investigation Division returned to Fox’s former residence on Tuesday and were digging through the backyard to further search the area.

General Motors will invest $888 million into its Tonawanda Propulsion plant located at 2995 River Road for new machinery and equipment, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday.

Buffalo is considering the idea of requesting organizers and promoters of major downtown events like those at Keybank Center to help pay for the costs of city police officers to direct traffic and assist crossing pedestrians.

Cheektowaga police are continuing to assign officers to the Walden Galleria during peak times after a 17-year-old was reportedly stabbed Sunday evening.

The Bandits will celebrate their third consecutive National Lacrosse League championship on Friday with a rally at Alumni Plaza outside of KeyBank Center. Entertainment begins at 5pm.