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The 50501 Movement hosted a second “Hands Off!” protest on Saturday in Niagara Square, which marked one of hundreds of similar protests against President Donald Trump and his administration that took place across the nation this weekend.

A gas explosion in Buffalo’s Fruit Belt neighborhood Friday night resulted in $175,000 in damages, officials said. Fire crews responded to a fire at 167 Orange St. around 7:45 p.m.

A brush fire led to a small commercial fire in the Town of Wheatfield on Sunday evening. It happened at about 6pm Sunday at 2139 Lockport Road.

A car crashed into a Town of Hamburg home on Sunday evening. The incident happened on Green Meadow Court, near Amsdell Road. There’s no cause of the crash at this moment. No one was home at the time.

The Historical Association of Lewiston will be taking “A Trip Back in Time to the Larkin Administration Building” with Jerry Puma at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St., Lewiston.

A natural gas leak ignited a house fire Friday night in Buffalo. Buffalo Fire personnel responded around 7:43 p.m. Friday to a two-story structure fire at 167 Orange St. Fire damaged both the first and second floors. A City of Buffalo spokesperson said a woman was pulled from the fire and treated on the scene for smoke inhalation.
Here’s a reminder that a REAL ID will be required to board domestic flights beginning May 7.Visit tsa.gov/real-id, select your state or territory, and be directed to your local driver’s licensing agency. There, you can find out what documentation is necessary and the appropriate steps to obtain a REAL ID. REAL ID-compliant cards will have a star marking the upper top portion of the card. If it does not have a star marking, it is not compliant and won’t be accepted

A high-speed pursuit ended with a Niagara Falls Police officer shooting the driver Thursday evening. According to a statement it started in the 1100 block of Connecting Road, just north of Niagara Falls Boulevard and just west of a 190 exit. Police said that’s where officers attempted to make a traffic stop. .”The officer involved has been placed on administrative leave pending the result of the investigations,”
An argument back and forth about two Buffalo budget proposals are reaching a boiling point amongst elected officials.Comm on Council members, along with Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes, are urging state senators Sean Ryan and April Baskin to support the 3% hotel bed tax bill.
Outside Chronicles has expanded trail options for the 2025 hiking challenge. Organizers are combining trail listings from the WNY and Finger Lakes challenges, offering more variety for its 2025 Summer Hiking Challenge with 46 trails and points-based badges. Registration opens April 30 at 8 PM at www.outsidechronicle.com.

Niagara Falls Police are continuing the investigation into an officer who shot a man following a chase. In a statement Niagara Falls Police said “The officer involved has been placed on administrative leave pending the result of the investigations,”.
The Buffalo waterfront will heat up with concert series this season. Several concerts have been announced already for the 2025 season. Get a complete list of bands, dates and times and order your tickets at www.outerharborlive.com.
Buffalo Police are investigating a late-night shooting Wednesday. Police answered a call on Greenfield Street. Officers say they found a 49-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to his right leg. Officers applied a tourniquet at the scene, and the victim was taken to ECMC by ambulance. There is no report on his current condition.
Outside Chronicles has expanded trail options for 2025 hiking challenge. Organizers are combining trail listings from the WNY and Finger Lakes challenges, offering more variety for its 2025 Summer Hiking Challenge with 46 trails and points-based badges. Registration opens April 30 at 8 PM at www.outsidechronicle.com.

The investigation continues following an officer-related shooting Thursday night in Niagara Falls after a high-speed pursuit off of Niagara Falls Boulevard.

Buffalo Police officials appeared in City of Buffalo Council Chambers for a meeting of the Police Oversight Committee, whose members tried to question them about the D.J. Granville controversy.

The Erie County Sheriff’s Office is working to better prepare deputies for calls involving individuals with developmental disabilities, but its new “Handle With Care” registry has sparked significant pushback from local advocacy groups.

A Cattaraugus County woman who was barred from having animals following a previous animal abuse conviction is facing more charges. Donna Truesdale was cuffed for allegedly having animals she is not supposed to, due to a 2023 animal abuse conviction.

The Village of Youngstown’s planned $2.23 million budget for the 2025-26 year, while not raising taxes, would see increased revenue from property taxes.

The Niagara History Center is hosting a student art contest in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal.

A person was hospitalized following an officer-related shooting Thursday night in Niagara Falls after a high-speed pursuit off of Niagara Falls Boulevard.

Buffalo police say a man was taken to the hospital after being shot in a residential area less than a mile away from Delaware Park late Wednesday night.

Buffalo Police brass were summoned to City of Buffalo Council Chambers for a meeting of the Police Oversight Committee, whose members tried to question them about the D.J. Granville controversy.

The Erie County Sheriff’s Office is working to better prepare deputies for calls involving individuals with developmental disabilities, but its new “Handle With Care” registry has sparked significant pushback from local advocacy groups.

The Niagara Falls Education Foundation will hold its annual scholarship and alumni recognition dinner next month.

The Sabres ended yet another lost season on a winning note, getting coach Lindy Ruff his weeklong-awaited 900th victory, with a 5 to 4 win over the Flyers 5-4 Thursday night at KeyBank Center.

Two people were hurt in a seven-car pileup on the Buffalo Skyway on Thursday morning, according to Buffalo police. It happened just before 6:30 a.m. on the outbound Skyway just before Outer Harbor Road.

Buffalo Police are investigating a shooting late Wednesday night. Police were called to Greenfield Street just before midnight. Officers say they found a 49-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to his right leg. No word on his condition.

Assemblyman Angelo Morinello is calling on the new commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation to visit Niagara Falls and see emission problems firsthand at Goodyear Tire and Rubber.

After Village of Fredonia leaders announced a 65% tax increase in this year’s budget proposal, residents took to a public hearing on Wednesday night to express their frustrations.

A West Herr Auto Group affiliate has purchased the former Protocol restaurant at 6766 Transit Road, Amherst for $1.8 million. The company has no immediate plans for the 2.3-acre site but purchased the property to support future development.

Assemblyman Angelo Morinello is calling on the new commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation to visit Niagara Falls and see emission problems firsthand at Goodyear Tire and Rubber.

Parking attendants will soon be on patrol in downtown Niagara. Mayor Robert Restaino says the new part-time attendants should be on the job starting in May.

After Village of Fredonia leaders announced a 65% tax increase in this year’s budget proposal, residents took to a public hearing on Wednesday night to express their frustrations.

A Medina woman was arrested and charged after being accused of submitting fake applications to a charity that provides electronics to kids with cancer.

A Gowanda man and his dog died in a fatal car crash on Tuesday on Seneca Nation territory. 47 year old Christopher Nicholson was driving a vehicle southbound on Versailles Plank Road when it left the road and went into a wooded area.

Buffalo is celebrating its 193rd birthday in a tasty way. A special Food Truck Thursday is happening from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday in Niagara Square.

One person has now died after being assaulted inside of a transport van two weeks ago at People Inc. in the Town of Tonawanda. Police said Wednesday that 56-year-old Diana Robinson of Amherst died on Tuesday at ECMC.

Buffalo Police are investigating a car that crashed into a tree in Niagara Square overnight. It happened around 3:30 a.m. No word on injuries or charges in the accident.

A company that produces coasters in Niagara County will close in June. Fifteen employees at Katz Americas, located on Lockport Road in Sanborn, will be affected.

The City of Dunkirk is inviting developers to submit proposals for what officials call the last prime piece of undeveloped waterfront property along Lake Erie.

A longtime high school coach in Buffalo and Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame legend has passed. The Grover Cleveland Alumni Association shared on social media Monday Coach Art “Duke” Serotte died.

44 Town of Tonawanda police officers returned from shifts this week to find letters of fines from the town board for an “illegal ticketing strike.”

Jericho Road’s CEO will step down later this year, the organization announced Tuesday. Dr. Myron Glick has served as the CEO since he and his wife founded the organization in 1997.

An Elma man, 53 year old Matthew Steele, pleaded guilty to production and possession of child pornography involving a prepubescent minor after he produced images with a child around nine years old.

The SPCA Serving Erie County Investigations team rescued several dogs from a home in Williamsville on Monday, and eight more dogs were brought to the SPCA Tuesday, 22 in all.

If you’re planning a visit to the Buffalo Zoo this Thursday, you won’t have to worry about admission costs. The zoo is partnering with M&T Bank to offer their “Third Thursdays” program. Admission will be free on six Thursdays this year and three Thursdays next year.