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The University at Buffalo has issued a statement after one of their employees was recently arrested in connection with a homicide. Kidane Haile, 30, was arraigned Thursday in Erie County Court on an indictment charging him with one count of murder in the second degree for he Kathleen “Katie” Carrig, and her newborn baby who were pronounced dead at the scene.

According to Cheektowaga Police, around 11:30 p.m., officers responded to Union Road at the off-ramp of the Eastbound Kensington Expressway for a two vehicle crash Officials say the driver of one vehicle, a 54-year-old woman, was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene. Officials say an investigation in the accident is still ongoing, but incudes circumstances surrounding an unlicensed minor driving a vehicle.

Early voting for the 2025 general election runs from Saturday, Oct. 25-Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 in New York State. Among the most closely watched contests are the race for Mayor of the City of Buffalo and the Amherst Town Supervisor’s seat. Check with your local board of elections for specific times and locations for early voting.

A 54-year-old woman died Thursday night after she was ejected from a vehicle during a crash involving juveniles, according to Cheektowaga Police.
The collision occurred on Union Road at the off-ramp of Route 33 around 11:30 p.m. Thursday night.

A man has been charged after a woman and a newborn baby died during a house fire in Buffalo this past weekend. A fire broke out on the first floor of a home at 428 Norwood Avenue in the Elmwood Village on Saturday morning. Kathleen Carrig, 29, and a 4-day-old infant were pronounced dead at the scene. 30 year old Kidane Haile, who was taken to ECMC with serious injuries, is under arrest.

A Tonawanda man, 29 year old Brian Borth, is facing vehicular manslaughter charges after a man was struck and killed while riding his skateboard on Niagara Street in May 2024.

Jason Zuba has been appointed Lockport City School District’s director of assessment, technology and data security. The Lockport High School graduate and former technology teacher in the district will assume his new post on Dec. 1.

Newfane residents welcoming in a new dog park on Saturday. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held for Harper’s Dog Park on Ketchum Avenue at 10 a.m.

A man has been charged after a woman and a newborn baby died during a house fire in Buffalo this past weekend. A fire broke out on the first floor of a home at 428 Norwood Avenue in the Elmwood Village on Saturday morning. Kathleen Carrig, 29, and a 4-day-old infant were pronounced dead at the scene. 30 year old Kidane Haile, who was taken to ECMC with serious injuries, is under arrest.

School leaders at the Starpoint Central School District said there was a mistaken lockdown on Thursday morning due to a technical system error.
At approximately 10:45 a.m., the entire district went into a lockdown. Parents were notified, which caused some concern, but local officials say the entire incident was a false alarm.

A Tonawanda man, 29 year old Brian Borth, is facing vehicular manslaughter charges after a man was struck and killed while riding his skateboard on Niagara Street in May 2024.

Three candidates vying to become Buffalo’s next mayor faced off in a debate at St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute in Tonawanda, presenting starkly different visions for addressing the city’s mounting challenges.

A five-judge panel of the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division Fourth Department will weigh Joseph Belstadt’s claims that his constitutional rights were violated and that prosecutors lacked sufficient evidence to convict him on a single count of second-degree murder for the 1993 homicide of Mandy Steingasser.

Lockport’s Department of Highways, Parks and Water Distribution has wrapped up its paving season, with the completion of Rogers Avenue Park last week. Crews will now spend their time on vacuuming sewer lines and performing leaf pick-up

The Seneca Nation and New York State continue to feud over a new gaming compact, after the most recent short-term contract extension less than two years ago. Under the current compact, the Seneca Nation pays a 25% of revenues on slot machines and other gaming devices to the state.

Jim’s Steakout restaurant announced that its founder, James ‘Jim’ Incorvaia, passed away on Oct. 5. He was 78 years old. Incorvaia opened the first Jim’s Steakout on Elmwood Avenue in 1981. It quickly grew into a popular eatery, especially for the late-night crowds.

Normally, the National Buffalo Wing Festival takes place each year during the Labor Day weekend. But, new for 2026, the festival will take place the weekend before Labor Day, August 29-30, 2026.

Lockport’s Department of Highways, Parks and Water Distribution has wrapped up its paving season, with the completion of Rogers Avenue Park last week. Crews will now spend their time on vacuuming sewer lines and performing leaf pick-up

The Seneca Nation and New York State continue to feud over a new gaming compact, after the most recent short-term contract extension less than two years ago. Under the current compact, the Seneca Nation pays a 25% of revenues on slot machines and other gaming devices to the state.

The Tonawanda Seneca Nation is celebrating what it calls a major environmental landmark after approvals for a data center in Genesee County were rescinded.

Toy retailer Toys ‘R’ Us is making its return to Western New York, albeit just for the holidays. The store will open closer to the holidays and is one of 20 holiday pop-up locations across the country.

Jack Quinn scored on a power play in the third period and assisted on two other goals for the Sabres in a 4-2 victory against the Detroit Red Wings.

The legal battle over Buffalo’s $110 million dollar infrastructure plan is continuing between the city’s mayor and comptroller, despite a judge’s ruling back in September, which the comptroller is now appealing.

Two Buffalo teens accused of shooting and killing a toddler last summer will soon learn their fate in court. Jury selection has started in the trial of the death of 3-year-old Ramone Carter.

A Buffalo man, 27 year old Elijah Rogers, has been charged with murder and manslaughter after his 3-month-old son was found dead in May, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday.

Officials toured the new Niagara County Department of Health headquarters at 55 Stevens St. in Lockport on Tuesday and learned of the site’s new capability to deliver programs and services.

DeGraff Medical Park in North Tonawanda will stop offering therapy services next month, due to federal Medicaid cuts in the Big Beautiful Bill.

The Town of Tonawanda is rolling back its original plans to run its own ambulance service. On Monday, officials voted on a new two-year contract with Twin City Ambulance, the provider that currently provides emergency response services to the town.

Reverend Patrick O’Keefe, who has served several churches in Genesee County, has been suspended for alleged sexual harassment of adults, the Buffalo Diocese said Tuesday.

A man was shot and killed on Olympic Avenue on Buffalo’s East Side on Monday night. Officers arrived on the scene near the intersection of Olympic Avenue and Alma Avenue shortly before 9:30 p.m. A 32-year-old man had been shot, officials said, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Early voting for the Nov. 4 general election opens to all registered voters on Saturday. In Niagara County, voters can vote in-person before Election Day at one of the four designated early voting sites. Any eligible voter can vote early.

Lewiston’s Stone House will see a new tenant move inside next year. Olcott Lobster Company announced it is moving into the 755 Center St. space for its second location. It plans on opening this coming May and having a similar operating season to the original.

A man was shot and killed on Olympic Avenue on Buffalo’s East Side on Monday night. Officers arrived on the scene near the intersection of Olympic Avenue and Alma Avenue shortly before 9:30 p.m. A 32-year-old man had been shot, officials said, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

23-year-old Danielle Davis is facing vehicular manslaughter and DWI charges after a man was struck and killed on Buffalo’s East Side early Sunday morning.
A 31-year-old man died after being struck by a vehicle.

Mechanical issues halted the NFTA’s rail service this past weekend, but the NFTA has said that service will be fully operational starting Tuesday.

Lewiston’s Stone House will see a new tenant move inside next year. Olcott Lobster Company announced it is moving into the 755 Center St. space for its second location. It plans on opening this coming May and having a similar operating season to the original.

Canadiens beat the Sabres in a 4-2 win on Monday night at Bell Centre.

Current and former unionized workers at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Buffalo are asking for a boycott of the hotel amid a yearlong fight for fair wages and a voice at the hotel.

A woman and an infant were killed in a house fire early Saturday morning on Norwood Avenue in Buffalo and authorities say they’re working to investigate what caused the fire.

A 31-year-old man died after being struck by a vehicle on Buffalo’s East Side early Sunday morning, officials said. The incident occurred at the intersection of Broadway Avenue and Wick Street around 2:45 a.m.

The NFTA’s metro rail system will reopen for underground services Monday morning at 5:30 a.m., the NFTA said. Service had been suspended since Saturday afternoon due to an underground mechanical issue and bus shuttles will run every 20 minutes to help fill in the gap in service.

The Sabres organization will celebrate better days from a score ago with a 2005-06 season reunion for its Jan. 15 game against the Montreal Canadiens at KeyBank Center.

A 31-year-old man died after being struck by a vehicle on Buffalo’s East Side early Sunday morning, officials said. The incident occurred at the intersection of Broadway Avenue and Wick Street around 2:45 a.m.

The NFTA’s metro rail system will reopen for underground services Monday morning at 5:30 a.m., the NFTA said. Service had been suspended since Saturday afternoon due to an underground mechanical issue and bus shuttles will run every 20 minutes to help fill in the gap in service.

A recent zoning decision in the City of Tonawanda is drawing strong opposition from neighbors who say they don’t want a cannabis growing operation in their residential neighborhood on Mill Street.

A group of volunteers is planting hope and new beginnings along Allen Street. Over the weekend, a group with the Allentown Association planted 5,000 tulip bulbs along Allen Street.

The Bills on their bye week. They’re preparing for their Sunday afternoon Week 8 showdown with the Carolina Panthers (3-3) at 1 p.m. Oct. 26 at Bank of America Stadium.