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Several local roads being reduced to single-lane traffic
The Erie County Department of Public Works has announced that the follow Aurora District roads are being reduced to single-lane traffic sometime this month: Bowen Road from Rice to Jamison roads in the Town of Elma will be restricted to single lane traffic from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. through July 11 for utility work. Maple Street from Hillcrest to […]
University wants $24.7M from insurer to rebuild after blizzard damage
Canisius University has asked a court to appoint a mediator in a dispute with its insurance company that dates back to the Christmas blizzard of 2022.<\p> The three-day blizzard caused significant damage to Lyons Hall, along with other parts of the campus, according to documents filed by Canisius on July 1 in New York State Supreme Court in Erie County. <\p>
Colden teen sentenced for Amherst crash that killed three
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael Keane announced that a 19-year-old female from Colden was sentenced Monday, July 8, before Erie County Court Judge Susan Eagan to 1 1/3 to 4 years of incarceration. The court also adjudicated the defendant as a youthful offender, preventing release of the name of the defendant. At approximately 11:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, […]
Destructive Invasive Pest From China Planted In Upstate New York
An "invasive plant" from China was found planted in Upstate New York. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement announced an "invasive plant" was removed in the DEC's latest "Environmental Conservation Police on Patrol." Invasive Plant Removed In Erie County, New York. Last month,...
Buffalo Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Elmwood Avenue Shooting
(WNY News Now) – Buffalo – Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that 29-year-old Buffalo resident was arraigned before State Supreme Court Justice Debra Givens on an indictment charging him with three counts of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree (Class “B” violent felony), one count of Assault in the First Degree (Class “B” violent felonies), two counts of Assault in the Second Degree (Class “D” felonies) and one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree (Class “C” violent felony).
Major Expansion: Pfannenberg Inc. to Boost Manufacturing Operations in Erie County
(WNY News Now) – Erie County – Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that Pfannenberg Inc., a global manufacturer of thermal management, liquid cooling solutions and signaling technologies, will undergo a $16.6 million expansion of its North American headquarters in Alden. The manufacturer will move, expand, and upgrade its current operation to increase efficiency and grow the company’s overall sales. It will retain 105 jobs and create 23 new jobs.
The Reason You Will See Low Flying Aircraft In Western New York
Soon you will be seeing low-flying planes and helicopters in the skies over Western New York. READ MORE: THESE ARE THE WORST PEOPLE IN NEW YORK. DON'T BE ONE OF THEM. Based on their schedule last year, soon these planes and helicopters will be working as part of the Erie County's Health Department rabies vaccine drop to help limit rabies in wildlife across Western New York.
'It's hard to keep up': Buffalo Schools, Erie County face demand for preschool special education services
The number of children under 5 years old referred for special education evaluation has increased substantially in Western New York, but traditional resources to help children with disabilities have not kept pace. Erie County Department of Health officials have charted a rise over the past decade of referrals for potential...
Term Limits Coming For Politicians in Westen New York?
If approved by the elected officials, legislators representing Erie County, including the county executive, might be limited on the number of years they’re allowed to serve and the number of times they can be re-elected. Legislator John Bargnesi, who represents the Tonawandas and Grand Island, has proposed a bill...
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