Category: Western NY

The popular Bennett Beach in Angola is once again fully staffed with lifeguards and open for swimming from noon to dusk daily. One of the most visited beaches in Erie County, with clean, deep sand bordered by natural sand dunes, it is expected to attract many residents during the long Fourth of July holiday weekend.…

A Town of Lockport man was charged early Saturday morning after he allegedly fled a traffic stop and led sheriff’s deputies on a pursuit that ended on foot. Christopher R. Boyd, 21, is charged with reckless driving and third-degree unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, according to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office. He…

On June 4th, we honored the winners of our annual Editorial Cartoon Contest with a wonderful ceremony at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site. Our local students always display such talent and creativity through the contest, and this year was no exception. Cartoons can be a powerful teaching tool and a rich form of expression. They…

The Buffalo Diocese proposed shuttering 14 churches in Chautauqua, southern Erie and Cattaraugus counties in its latest announcements to clergy and parish leaders. Diocese officials presented the recommendations Tuesday evening at St. Hyacinth Church in Dunkirk, as part of an effort aimed at addressing a priest shortage, decreased Mass attendance and a decline in contributions.…

The latest legal twist in a federal lawsuit brought by Martin Gugino, whose skull was fractured after police shoved him to the pavement at a Niagara Square protest, centers on two words: “yes” or “no.” Lawyers for Martin Gugino have filed a widely anticipated lawsuit against the City of Buffalo. Gugino’s lawyer wanted to hear…

High school senior Moth Poydock took to the Sweet Home School Board lectern Tuesday evening to relay the importance of letting graduating seniors wear a Pride tassel if they so choose. “What should be a time of celebration and excitement has been a time of frustration and disappointment,” said Poydock, a nonbinary student who uses…

Gov. Kathy Hochul rang in a new day Monday at the Commodore Perry Homes, as excavators ripped down the brick walls of long-empty buildings in the background. Demolition work began this spring for the $254 million renovation and rebuild project that will see the derelict walk-up housing demolished, two of the three towers refurbished and…

Independent Health is again getting rave reviews from its members. Independent Health has been ranked as the second-highest health plan for member satisfaction in the New York region, according to a study conducted by J.D. Power of U.S. commercial member health plans. It is the 12th time since 2010 that Independent Health has been recognized…

The Buffalo Diocese abruptly canceled an upcoming concert at St. Joseph Cathedral that was to feature performances by the Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus and five other choral groups. A diocese spokesman issued a statement to The News on Monday afternoon stating that the cathedral will not host the concert because one of the choirs set…

For Annette Kasper, the Red Lobster on Maple Road will always hold cherished memories. Every year on her son Ian’s birthday, she took him there for dinner after school. He liked to eat the rotund cheddar bay biscuits. “Every kid loves the rolls there,” Kasper said. Maureen Rivera, owner of McPartlan’s Corner and the Fairdale…