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Erie County Sheriff's respond to a complaint of a man in Sprague Brook Park with a rifle
ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. — On Friday night the Erie County Sheriff's Office shared in a social media post that they received a 911 call at 6:35 p.m. regarding a complaint that there was a man in Sprague Park with a rifle near the campground area of the park. "Sprague...
Ex-Employee Sentenced for Stealing Over $1.3 Million from Employers
(WNY News Now) – Tonawanda, NY – A Tonawanda woman has been sentenced to 8 to 19 years in prison for embezzling over $1.3 million from St. Amelia’s Parish and an audiology office. Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced the sentencing, handed down by State Supreme Court Justice M. William Boller.
BPD encouraging people to not bring pets to outdoor events during heatwave
BUFFALO, N.Y. — This upcoming weekend has a lot to offer between the beautiful hot weather and festivals to check out in Western New York. Because of the hotter temps the Buffalo Police are reminding people that they should enjoy all that there is to offer but maybe not take pets along for those experiences too.
City officials respond to disabled activists’ protest at flag raising ceremony
An official in Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown’s office addressed “the concerns raised by disabled activists” at a Disability Pride flag raising ceremony, but stopped short of apologizing for what one activist called an “insulting and disrespectful” decision. Several disabled advocates left Wednesday’s ceremony in Niagara...
Summer Dance Party – Fri. 8/23
The Village of Williamsville Youth and Recreation Committee is happy to present a Summer Dance Party Friday, August 23 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Island Park. Free and fun for the whole family, this event will have music, dancing, glow sticks, bubbles and snacks! This event is free and open to the public.
Lockport man sentenced in connection with 2017 overdose death
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Lockport man was sentenced to 84 months in prison for distributing heroin that led to the death of a Medina man in 2017, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Officials said that between 2017 and 2019, 32-year-old James White conspired with Bruno Haney II, among others, to sell heroin and […]
Forest Lawn shares an Olympic connection
BUFFALO, N.Y. — As the 2024 Olympics kick off in Paris many local places are sharing their connections to the popular games. Forest Lawn shared in a social media post made on Friday ahead of the opening ceremonies that an Olympic athlete rests on their grounds. In the post...
West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report - Friday, July 26th, 2024
An international Pilates brand opens a studio in Williamsville, Niagara University gets funds for virus-prevention research, Canisius launches three programs for new school year, and an Amherst-based capital management company sells.
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