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City of Lackawanna assessor fired from her post
LACKAWANNA, N.Y. (WIVB) — The City of Lackawanna’s assessor has been fired from her job. According to the Office of Mayor Annette Iafallo, former assessor Debbie Skulski-Wakelam, “was discharged from her duties for actions unbecoming of a city officer,” two weeks ago. News 4 reached out to the mayor’s office for more information. In a […]
Hamburg, West Seneca teachers to be laid off after school budgets pass
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The results for school district spending plans are mostly in across Western New York. Voters are so far overwhelmingly approving budgets, despite the fact some of them still include layoffs. This includes teachers and staff in Hamburg and West Seneca where residents voted to pass the school budgets tonight. Hamburg resident […]
Hertel Avenue business called a 'speakeasy' by the city is shut down
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo business received a "cease all operations" notification after the city called it "an illegal speakeasy." The notification follows an overnight incident. Buffalo Police said it "proactively" observed a large crowd outside the business at 1783 Hertel Avenue, just east of Starin Avenue, around 2:30 a.m. Saturday.
‘No Mow May’ is Illegal in Most Towns in New York State
If you are doing No Mow May, you are going to get a ticket. It is 'No Mow May', where people do not mow their lawns in the month of May in order to let the bees pollinate among other insect benefits in New York State. But, most spots will give you a ticket if your grass gets too high.
City of Buffalo opens splash pads for Memorial Day weekend
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The warm temperatures for Memorial Day weekend has prompted the City of Buffalo to open splash pads. The city's 10 splash pads will be open Saturday, May 25, Sunday, May 26. and Monday, May 27 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. "They're a great community assets...
Every Lawn Fete Happening in 2024 in Western New York
Lawn fete season in Buffalo is now upon us and Western New York surely has a lot of them!. Get ready for another fun summer here in Western New York! We all know that we are in no shortage of parties and lawn fetes in the area. The hardest part is just keeping track of them all.
‘No Mow May’ is Illegal in Most Towns in New York State
If you are doing No Mow May, you are going to get a ticket. It is 'No Mow May', where people do not mow their lawns in the month of May in order to let the bees pollinate among other insect benefits in New York State. But, most spots will give you a ticket if your grass gets too high.
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