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Epidemic of heroin, opioids begs for solution

After so many overdose deaths, so many last-minute Narcan rescues, so many news stories, police reports and outspoken cries from heartbroken parents and friends, few could say that the community... Read More

 

Former Buffalo deli owner spared prison for food stamp fraud

Alie Hassan, 30, of Buffalo, a former Buffalo deli owner, was spared a federal prison term but was ordered Thursday by U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to repay the U.S. Department of... Read More

 

Buffalo woman caught after high speed chase along I-990

A 25-year-old woman whose allegedly reckless driving caused another car to get a flat tire Thursday from guardrail debris on Maple Road in Amherst was finally stopped by Amherst police near Exit 3... Read More

 

Defrosted ‘Ice Car’ is no worse for the wear

It was encased in ice for at least 2½ days. A crew finally freed it with bags of calcium flakes. And even after it was left overnight under a heat lamp, ice remained on the windshield and roof.... Read More

 

Feds provide $900,000 to help Erie County fight domestic violence

When Jean Hartwig shared an apartment with Thomas Murphy, she had a court order that said he had to “refrain from offensive behavior” while an abuse case against him was pending. That ... Read More

 

Epidemic of heroin, opioids begs for solution

After so many overdose deaths, so many last-minute Narcan rescues, so many news stories, police reports and outspoken cries from heartbroken parents and friends, few could say that the community... Read More

 

Buffalo’s struggling schools may get extra state funds

Some of Buffalo’s most struggling schools may get a financial boost to offer additional support to students, after Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo proposed $100 million statewide to assist such schools.... Read More

 

West Seneca man gets federal prison term in cross-country marijuana case

Benjamin Golembiewski, 28, of West Seneca, was ordered Thursday by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara to serve a 37-month federal prison term for his role in a lucrative cross-country marijuana... Read More

 

Buffalo’s struggling schools get $12 million budget boost

Some of Buffalo’s most struggling schools may get a financial boost to offer additional support to students, after Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo proposed $100 million statewide to assist such schools.... Read More

 

Somerset introduces new wind power law

SOMERSET – Somerset Town Supervisor Daniel M. Engert’s proposed new law regulating wind power developments would require companies to pay property owners reimbursements if their... Read More

 

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