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Acting Erie County DA, state leaders support legislation to combat opioid crisis
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael Keane announced Wednesday that he’s joining other state leaders in supporting legislation to combat New York State’s opioid crisis. According to the Erie County Department of Health, there have already been over 100 confirmed opioid-related overdose deaths in the county this year alone. The new […]
NY schools must notify parents of lockdown drills, try to avoid unintended student trauma
Starting this fall, New York schools will have to develop procedures for notifying parents ahead of lockdown drills and will have to make sure that drills do not mimic a school shooting or other incident of violence. The state Board of Regents, which sets statewide education policy, approved the changes...
Warrant Arrest in Dayton: Man Apprehended After Sheriff’s Patrol Check
(WNY News Now) – Dayton – Sheriff Timothy S. Whitcomb reported an arrest incident involving Duane A. Walter, 37, of Hinsdale, NY, who was apprehended on July 13, 2024, following a welfare check by deputies on RT 62 in Dayton. Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office were conducting routine...
Report: Equipment at new Bills stadium construction site damaged by storm
The construction of the new Highmark Stadium might have taken a slight blow during a recent storm that crossed western New York. According to the Buffalo News, one of the cranes being used to build the new home of the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park was hit by lightning which damaged it:
Lakewood Gamestop Set to Permanently Close
(WNY News Now) – Gamestop, located at 279 E. Fairmount Ave. in Lakewood has announced that the location will be permanently closing this Saturday, July 20th. Gamestop will be shuttering its doors at its Lakewood location in the plaza. This follows the closing of the Gamestop located within the Chautauqua Mall years ago.
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