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Erie County Democratic Committee Chair and Board of Elections Commissioner Jeremy Zellner says he will be stepping down from his role as commissioner in January for a run in the state senate, hoping to secure the democratic nomination for New York State Senate for the 61st District, which is the district newly elected Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan previously represented.

Voters in the Lockport-based 12th Legislative District appear to be sticking with Carla Speranza, who defeated her challenger, former legislator Will Collins, in the Tuesday election, according to unofficial results posted by the county Board of Elections.

Shawn Lavin has declared victory in the Amherst supervisor election, a promotion from the deputy supervisor role he is currently in.

Republican mayor John White appears to have been unseated by Democrat William Strassburg in the City of Tonawanda.

Code Blue is in effect through 8 a.m. Thursday (Nov. 6) in the city of Lockport due to forecasted overnight below-freezing temperatures, the City Clerk’s office announced. Any homeless person or individual without home heating may go directly to the Salvation Army, 50 Cottage St., between 8 and 10 p.m. for shelter

Voters in the Lockport-based 12th Legislative District appear to be sticking with Carla Speranza, who defeated her challenger, former legislator Will Collins, in the Tuesday election, based on unofficial results.

State Senator Sean Ryan has been elected mayor of Buffalo, becoming the city’s first newly elected mayor in 20 years. Ryan topped Republican candidate James Gardner and independent candidate Michael Gainer in the general election on Tuesday.

Shawn Lavin has declared victory in the Amherst supervisor election, a promotion from the deputy supervisor role he is currently in.

In Niagara County, unofficial results as of 11 p.m. indicated that Democrat Marcus Wyche had secured the 2nd Ward seat with 421 votes, ahead of Republican opponent Dennis Stachera with 323. In the 3rd Ward, Republican Rowland O’Malley led Joe DiPasquale of the Working Families Party by six votes. Incumbent John Craig, 1st Ward alderman was leading contender Sterling Carroll, a Democrat, by 19 votes.

Republican mayor John White appears to have been unseated by Democrat William Strassburg in the City of Tonawanda.

Sabres lost in overtime to the Utah Mammoth, 2-1 Tuesday night at KeyBank Center.

The Niagara County Fire Investigation Unit is looking into a Monday afternoon fire in a barn-style garage in the Town of Niagara. Emergency crews were called to the 8800 block of Lockport Road about 1:40 p.m. Monday for the fire. No injuries.

A Jamestown woman is facing charges after being found to be driving while intoxicated while having children in her vehicle at the intersection of Baker Street and Chapman Street in the city of Jamestown. Police say the driver at fault, 42-year-old Christina Blair, had been operating her vehicle while intoxicated. Four children her in the vehicle at the time of the accident.

The Niagara Gospel Mission on Portage Road in Niagara Falls has expanded its meal service in response to SNAP suspensions affecting thousands of residents.

A Buffalo man recetnly became the victim of a sophisticated fraud scheme that cost him nearly $10,000. Gregory Rabb says he was the victim of what’s called check washing, where thieves steal checks from the mail, erase the payee and dollar amount, then change it to benefit themselves.

A man has pleaded guilty to charges related to a head-on crash that killed his sister and two others in the Town of Freedom in 2023. Evan Klink, who was 21 at the time of the crash, purposefully crossed the center line of Freedom Road on June 17, 2023 and caused a head-on collision with a car his sister, 24-year-old Dahlia Klink, was driving.

Around 40 cars were damaged, including tires slashed and windshield wipers and side mirrors broken in West Seneca early Monday morning off of Indian Church Road near Union Road and West Avenue.

28 year old Megan White has been arrested and arraigned on murder charges after an investigation by the Salamanca Police department into the death of a female living in the upper residence of 117 River St. in the City of Salamanca. Police say White lives there, too.

If you or your community wants to work on the state’s future nuclear power plant, now is the time to show your interest. The New York Power Authority issued its first solicitations for its new planned nuclear power facility, one each for interested communities and developers. The state is looking to start construction by 2033.

In a Sunday thriller, Bills downed the Chiefs, 28-21. Josh Allen set the franchise record for completion percentage by going 23 of 26 (88.5%) for 273 yards, throwing for one TD, running for two more.

One person is dead and another was hurt after a shooting in downtown Buffalo Saturday around 2:20 a.m. in the area of West Chippewa Street and Pearl Street.

28 year old Megan White has been arrested and arraigned on murder charges after an investigation by the Salamanca Police department into the death of a female living in the upper residence of 117 River St. in the City of Salamanca. Police say White lives there, too.

If you or your community wants to work on the state’s future nuclear power plant, now is the time to show your interest. The New York Power Authority issued its first solicitations for its new planned nuclear power facility, one each for interested communities and developers. The state is looking to start construction by 2033.

The Erie County Board of Elections on Sunday released the final, nine-day total for general election early voting. There were 4,753 ballots cast on the ninth day of early voting across Erie County for Nov. 4 general election.

FeedMore WNY, which provides meal services, as well as food for local pantries, has a pantry finder on their website. You can search for a pantry near you: https://www.feedmorewny.org/programs-services/find-food/. Just type in your address, and it will be up a map with the nearest food pantry or soup kitchen near you.
A Buffalo man has been indicted on charges stemming from an alleged utility fraud scheme. According to Erie County District Attorney Michael Keane, Umar Graham, 29, has been arraigned on two counts of Grand Larceny in the 2nd Degree, one count of Unlawful Possession of Personal Identification Information in the 2nd Degree, and one count of Scheme to Defraud in the 1st Degree
An Olean man has been arrested after allegedly shooting a house that had children inside. According to New York State Police, Robert J. Deahn, has been charged with one count of Menacing in the 2nd Degree, one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd Degree, three counts of Reckless Endangerment in the 1st Degree, and two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

A Buffalo man was indicted Thursday for allegedly stealing around $136,000 from two companies in a utility fraud scheme, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office said Friday. It is alleged that 29-year-old Umar Graham operated the company “Buffalo CPN” and used it to defraud multiple people.

The Niagara Falls City School District’s search for a new superintendent is being called into question by the Falls branch of the NAACP, which is “deeply concerned” about what they describe as a “rushed process” to replace retiring schools superintendent Mark Laurrie.

Erie County Sheriff John Garcia answered questions from lawmakers for the first time Thursday since his chief of narcotics pleaded guilty to reckless driving for smashing seven vehicles over a year ago.

An Olean man, Robert Deahn, has been arrested after allegedly shooting a house that had children inside at a home in the village of Belmont.

On November 1, millions of Americans could lose their SNAP benefits due to the current government shutdown. You can search for a pantry near you: https://www.feedmorewny.org.

AFSCME Local 855, says it’s looking to arbitration to resolve a grievance for 16 heavy equipment operators who were qualified and listed for overtime assignments, but were not called for recent work at Rogers Avenue Park.

Erie County Sheriff John Garcia answered questions from lawmakers for the first time Thursday since his chief of narcotics pleaded guilty to reckless driving for smashing seven vehicles over a year ago.

30 year old Kidane Haile, who allegedly killed his girlfriend in a Buffalo home earlier this month is facing new charges, including murder in the death of his newborn baby and arson, according to the Erie County District Attorney’s Office.

The SPCA Serving Erie County on Thursday said 26 dogs and puppies have been rescued from a Buffalo home where they were found living in unsafe and unsanitary conditions.

The Sabres had 40 shots on goal but lost on the road to Boston, 4-3.

30 year old Kidane Haile who allegedly killed his girlfriend in a Buffalo home earlier this month is facing new charges, including murder in the death of his newborn baby and arson, according to the Erie County District Attorney’s Office. Haile allegedly strangled his girlfriend 29-year-old Katie Carrig to death before he allegedly poured gasoline and lit the home on fire.

The parents of a 4-year-old have been arrested after the child was found walking in traffic on I-90 in Silver Creek earlier this week, according to New York State Police.

(AFSCME) Local 855 said Wednesday that the Lockport city workers’ union is looking to arbitration to resolve a grievance for 16 heavy equipment operators who were qualified and listed for overtime assignments, but were not called for recent work at Rogers Avenue Park.

The Hartland town board will put its preliminary 2026 town budget to a public hearing next week. The $4.9 million spending plan counts on increased water, refuse and general tax levies.

Sabres in Boston tonight, puck drops at 7pm.

A video circulating on social media shows a Depew High School freshman being struck by two fellow students in a cafeteria. The victim’s mother says no parent should have to worry about their child’s safety when within school walls.

Two teenagers, 16 and 17, have been convicted of various charges in the killing of 3-year-old Ramone “Red” Carter in 2024. The jury rendered their decision just before 10 a.m. Wednesday after about seven hours of deliberation following a nearly weeklong trial.

A Getzville man was arraigned in court Friday in connection with a 2024 murder. Jahi Pope, 23, was arraigned in Erie County Court on one count of Murder in the Second Degree and one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree.

Former Erie County legislator and current independent candidate Betty Jean Grant says she is concerned about alleged polling inspection irregularities, saying a voter received inaccurate information at the Delavan Grider polling site while casting a ballot early.

The Buffalo Bills addressed their injury-depleted depth by signing practice squad veterans, safety Jordan Poyer and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips, to the active roster on Tuesday.