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Niagara Falls Man Who Set Woman on Fire Skips Court Date
A Niagara Falls man facing charges for setting a woman on fire at his food truck failed to appear for his scheduled court date on Friday...

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Aug 15


Cambria Residents Fight Proposal that Raises Farm Size Requirement, Allows 24/7 Property Access to Inspectors Without Notice
A sweeping package of zoning amendments in the Town of Cambria is facing strong resistance from residents who say the proposed rules...

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Aug 15


National Fuel to Pay $700K in Settlement Over Niagara Falls Gas Explosion
File photo National Fuel Gas has agreed to a $700,000 settlement addressing violations connected to a gas explosion that destroyed a home...

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Aug 15


North Tonawanda Crypto Mining Facility Moves to Dismiss Court Action Over Noise Violations
A long-running dispute between residents and the operators of a cryptocurrency mining facility in North Tonawanda has escalated to the...

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Aug 15


More Corruption in North Tonawanda as Towing Contract Dispute Sparks Allegations of Political Favoritism
A legal battle is underway in North Tonawanda over a disputed towing contract with a local business owner accusing city officials of...

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Aug 14


NYSEG Seeks Approval for Large Utility Rate Hikes in New York
Residents across New York may soon see sharp increases in their monthly utility bills if a proposal from New York State Electric and Gas...

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Aug 14


Three New York Infants Die from Congenital Syphilis in 2025 as Statewide Cases Climb
The New York State Health Department announced Tuesday that at least three infants have died this year from presumed congenital syphilis...

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Aug 14


Authorities Identify Man Killed by Police
Police have released the identity of a man who died on Sanders Road after an officer-involved shooting in North Buffalo. During a...

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Aug 14


North Tonawanda Woman Gets Prison Time for Critically Injuring E-Bike Rider in Niagara Falls
A North Tonawanda resident has been sentenced for a hit-and-run crash in Niagara Falls that left an e-bicyclist seriously injured, the...

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Aug 14


Mysterious Light Over Upstate New York Sends Social Media Into Frenzy Believing it was a UFO
Photo credit Lily Holt Clear summer nights in New York are often ideal for skywatching whether it’s stargazing, meteor showers, or, for...

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Aug 14


Masked Teen Slashes Woman Nearly to Death on Train
An 18-year-old from New York City is facing multiple felony charges after prosecutors say he brutally attacked a woman with a large...

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Aug 14


Man with Knife Killed During Confrontation with Police
A man was fatally shot by police during a Wednesday afternoon encounter in North Buffalo involving Cheektowaga officers, authorities...

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Aug 14


Police Identify Teen Who Drowned in Niagara County Pond
UPDATE New York State Police have released the name of a 17-year-old who drowned in a Royalton retention pond on Sunday night. Troopers...

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Aug 14


North Tonawanda Police Say Suspect Dragged Officer on Motorbike Before Crash
A Buffalo man is facing charges after dragging a police officer roughly 150 feet down an embankment during a chase in North Tonawanda on...

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Aug 14


Recovery Efforts Continue for Missing Niagara River Boater Jerome Williams, Possible He Went Over Falls
UPDATE Nearly three weeks after a deadly boating accident on the upper Niagara River claimed two lives, crews were back in the water...

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Aug 13


Gruesome Motel Murder Suspect Fights Extradition from Pennsylvania
A Buffalo man accused in the fatal stabbing of a woman in an Amherst motel is refusing to waive his right to an extradition hearing in...

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Aug 13


Western New York Baby to Receive Life-saving Brain Surgery After Originally Being Denied by Insurance Company
What began as a devastating fight against an insurance denial has turned into a victory for one Western New York family, and a major step...

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Aug 12


New York State Police Officers Assist in Texas Flood Recovery
The dedication of the New York State Police is well known at home, but this summer residents of Texas witnessed it firsthand. According...

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Aug 12


Name of E-bicyclist Killed in Collision with Tow Truck in Niagara Falls Released
UPDATE On August 8, 2025, at approximately 11:42 am, The Niagara Falls Police Department Crash Investigation Unit responded to the...

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Aug 12


DOJ Subpoenas New York AG Letitia James Over Trump Fraud and NRA Cases
Federal prosecutors in Albany have issued subpoenas to New York Attorney General Letitia James seeking information related to her...

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Aug 12


Police Seek Suspect Who Struck 12-year-old Girl with Sex Toy at WNBA Game in New York
The NYPD is searching for a man accused of throwing a sex toy during a New York Liberty game at Barclays Center last week, an act that...

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Aug 12


Border Patrol Seizes $257K in Counterfeit Rolex Watches in Niagara County
Photo credit CarolynjuneTravels U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers stationed at the Lewiston port of entry have...

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Aug 12


Niagara Falls Murder Case Moves Forward with Jury Selection
Jury selection is underway in the trial of a Niagara Falls man accused of a 2022 fatal stabbing. Attorneys for both the prosecution and...

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Aug 12


Community Pool Shut Down for Season After Violent Assault on Young Lifeguard
Buffalo’s JFK Recreation Center pool will remain closed for the rest of the summer after a violent incident between an adult and a...

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Aug 11
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