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Presidents and directors of unions CWA Local 1168 and CWA Local 113, along with nurses, gathered Monday to demand a safer workplace after a patient shot themselves Sunday night inside of Mercy Hospital of Buffalo.

Two companies located in Williamsville and the town of Tonawanda, Tri Cor Direct Incorporated and EEDU, LLC, are set to lay off over 200 employees combined, according to WARN notices from the New York State Department of Labor.

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will reduce the speed limit on a portion of Route 5 in Hamburg and Evans after it conducted a three-year traffic engineering investigation.

My HealtheVet sign-in assistance seminars will be held at the VA Community-Based Outpatient clinics in Niagara Falls and Lockport this month.

The Town of Cheektowaga announced on Monday, Mar. 10 that they have lifted their overnight parking ban.

The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in a statewide stop DWI campaign from Thursday, Mar. 13 until Tuesday, Mar. 18 to crack down on impaired driving.

Acting Buffalo Mayor Chris Scanlon announced on Sunday the launch of the city’s $17 million road repaving plan for around 175 streets and a monthlong pothole repair effort.

NFL MVP Josh Allen was rewarded Sunday with a contract extension worth $330 million, with $250 million of it guaranteed, which makes him among the league’s highest-paid players.

34 year old Bryan Chiclana charged over the weekend with multiple counts of murder in the killings of two prominent Allentown artists last week.

Hearts for the Homeless celebrated the grand opening of its new thrift store in the Seneca Ridge Plaza in West Seneca, aiming to support its mission of aiding the homeless and those facing food insecurity.

The Erie County Department of Health and city officials recognized Black Balloon Day Sunday with a memorial display and remembrance event at the Buffalo History Museum.

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A woman is recovering in the ICU after a car hit her in Niagara Falls Friday night. Police said a 41-year-old Niagara Falls man was driving a 2012 Buick south on Hyde Park Boulevard when he struck a pedestrian crossing the street.
Lex Luger now at age 66 is going to be in the spotlight during WrestleMania weekend next month in Las Vegas. A Buffalo native, Orchard Park High School graduate will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
Axed federal workers face relatives who celebrate their firing after being thrusted into unemployment. Expecting sympathy, some are finding family and friends who are steadfast in their support of what they see as a bloated government’s waste.
In Buffalo’s Allentown neighborhood, a gallery once filled with the energy of artist Mickey Harmon and his partner Jordan, has become a space for remembrance, their artwork telling a story of passion, history, and love.

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Axed federal workers face relatives who celebrate their firing after being thrusted into unemployment. Expecting sympathy, some are finding family and friends who are steadfast in their support of what they see as a bloated government’s waste.
In Buffalo’s Allentown neighborhood, a gallery once filled with the energy of artist Mickey Harmon and his partner Jordan, has become a space for remembrance, their artwork telling a story of passion, history, and love.
Buffalo AKG workers speak out against layoffs. Union members rallied against Buffalo AKG Art Museum’s planned layoffs, alleging retaliation against union workers.
Oishei Children’s Hospital unveils Healing Arts Collection. John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital unveils new artwork celebrating women’s achievements for Women’s History Month.
Bills sign edge rusher Greg Rousseau to 4-year extension, which AP source says is worth up to $80M

The suspect in the deaths of two prominent Allentown residents is currently being arraigned in Buffalo City Court. Suspect has been identified as Bryan Chiclana, 34. He has ties to Michigan, but Buffalo Police said in a statement that he had no permanent address.
Golf passes are now on sale at The Erie County Parks Department for the upcoming green season. The application on the county’s website. Download it and fill it out before taking it to the Parks Administrative Office between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on weekdays.
The Buffalo Zoo revealed on Friday their new arrival is a male Amur tiger named Sungari. In a social media post the zoo had shared a picture of a paw print in the snow, hinting at a new addition to join them soon.
Bird flu has been detected in 43 of New York’s 62 counties, according to U.S. Sen. Kristen Gillibrand. d is pushing for more testing of the bird flu, as the spread of the disease continues to impact egg prices. Gillibrand said she is sending a letter to government agencies this week, calling for the release of more data and a vaccine to prevent the disease.

Alphonso Wright and Patrick Overdorf were sworn in as Buffalo Police Commissioner and as Deputy Police Commissioner, respectively, on Friday.

A Chautauqua County man, 40 year old Jose Perez, was charged with possession of child pornography by a federal grand jury after videos and images of a naked minor were allegedly discovered on devices in his residence.

Members of the Niagara County Conservative Party have agreed to back former 12th District legislator and registered Republican Will Collins Sr. in this year’s election.

Duff’s Famous Wings is adding four more franchise locations outside the Buffalo market, with plans to open in about 10 weeks in Tampa and additional sites to follow in Sarasota and the Lower East Side of Manhattan.

A new beginning for a North Buffalo church as St. Margaret, located on Hertel Avenue merges with St. Mark’s Parish on Woodward Avenue as part of the Buffalo Diocese’s Road to Renewal initiative.

Saturday is International Women’s Day. In conjunction, the Zonta Club of Lockport celebrates Yellow Rose Day by recognizing the achievements of local women.

A Cheektowaga man, 44 year old Richard Walls, was arraigned on an indictment charging him with second-degree murder Thursday after he allegedly shot and killed 20 year old Hassan Ratin during a parking dispute the 100 block of Cedar Road.

Buffalo Police say a 35 year old man is the suspect in the murders this week of Mickey Harmon and Jordan Celotto in their home.

State leaders announced a final offer to prison workers taking part in a wildcat strike statewide on Thursday night.

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino is celebrating Women’s History Month with the “All About Her” women’s marketplace event from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday in the Seneca Niagara Event Center.

A manager at Sam’s Club in Niagara Falls is credited with saving an 81 year old man’s life.

Ahead of its 100th anniversary next year, Shea’s Performing Arts Center announced $5 million in upgrades to the public spaces at the 710 Theatre.

Sabres lost once again on Thursday night, a 6-5 defeat to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

A 35 year old unidentified man is considered a person of interest in the deaths of two prominent city residents found dead in their Buffalo residence Wednesday. Mickey Harmon and Jordan Celotto were killed in their home on St. Louis Place, say police.

A Jamestown woman ID’ed as 43 year old Vanessa Braun has been accused of stabbing a man during an alleged domestic dispute on Buffalo’s west side on Wednesday.

Niagara County has denied a request to release two reports from a private law firm paid more than $23,000 to conduct an investigation that led to the removal of the two top attorneys from the public defender’s office earlier this year.

Local leaders gathered at Elim Christian Fellowship on Wednesday to share details about the Buffalo Together Community Response Fund, a fund established to create sustainable change in the wake of the May 14, 2022, mass shooting at the Tops supermarket on Jefferson Avenue.

The Frank E. Merriweather Jr. Library on Jefferson Ave was bustling with activity Wednesday night as 9 candidates for Buffalo mayor attended a forum hosted by the East Side Collaborative Partnership and We Are Women Warriors.

Code Blue is in effect through 8 a.m. Tuesday (March 11) in the city of Lockport due to forecasted overnight below-freezing temperatures throughout the period.

Two people, both prominent artists in the community, were found dead in their Allentown residence Tuesday afternoon. Michael Harmon, 40, co-owner of The Good Stuff on Allen Street, and Jordan Celotto, 37, were found deceased at 5 St. Louis Place, according to Buffalo police.

A Buffalo man, 30 year old Arkan Fadhel, was sentenced to serve three years of supervised release, to perform community service and to pay restitution after being convicted of conspiracy to commit health care fraud.

23 year old James White Jr. of Buffalo was sentenced to up to life in prison for a pair of murders that took place on the porch of a home on East Utica Street in 2024.

Lockport Common Council members agreed Wednesday that Professional Parkway should remain zoned for business and retail use only.

Residents living near the Kenan Center have voiced concerns to the City of Lockport Planning and Zoning Board about possible increases in traffic and sewage resulting from the proposed construction of a new 64,200-square-foot arena.

Sabres are in Tampa Bay tonight facing off against the Lightning.

Buffalo police investigating a double homicide that occurred in Allentown on Tuesday. Police say two people died in the incident on St. Louis Place.

A Buffalo man, 23 year old James White, Jr., was sentenced to up to life in prison for a pair of murders that took place on the porch of a home on East Utica Street in 2024.

A North Tonawanda man has been sentenced to two decades in prison for a fatal stabbing in 2023, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office said Wednesday.

29 year old John Rudes sentenced to two decades behind bars in the fatal stabbing of 59-year-old Terry Jackson in an apartment building on the 1000 block of Kenmore Avenue on Sept. 17, 2023

Residents living near the Kenan Center have voiced concerns to the City of Lockport Planning and Zoning Board about possible increases in traffic and sewage resulting from the proposed construction of a new 64,200-square-foot arena.