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Law enforcement received a call around 8am on October 30th for a check the welfare at Spallino Towers in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller - the woman's son - stated that his mother texted him and stated she was going to kill herself. He further told police that she has attempted to harm herself in the past, so her statements need to be taken seriously. Police responded to the scene. The result of the call is unknown. No further information is available at this time. LISTEN TO FU

Law enforcement received a call around 12:50am on October 30th after reports of a domestic disturbance on the 500 block of 20th Street in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller stated that it sounded as if a juvenile was assaulting his mother in the upstairs apartment. Police responded to the scene. The outcome of the call is unknown. No further information is available at this time. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content AUDIO: 911 Caller Tells Police Mother was Being Attacke

Niagara Falls Police responded to Walmart around 2pm on October 27th after reports of a larceny. Upon arrival, officers were met by loss prevention regarding a female leaving her wallet in a shopping cart and returning to find it missing. Officers were shown surveillance footage where the suspect, a black male identified as Walmart employee Jamal Johnson Jr., was pushing carts in the vestibule area and then leans over and takes something out of one. The suspect was questioned

New York Attorney General Letitia James, recently indicted on federal charges, is making headlines again. While warning New Yorkers to “beware of sham charities” in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, the Attorney General is simultaneously urging supporters to donate to her own legal defense fund as she faces mounting criminal and political fallout. Last week, James issued a public statement cautioning residents to vet hurricane relief efforts for potential scams. “As New Yor

Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti announced the arrest of a Lockport man following a late-night traffic stop that led to a felony Leandra’s Law arrest. According to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, deputies stopped a vehicle driven by 39-year-old Jonathan T. Reid of Lockport at approximately 9:10pm on October 30th, after observing the car drift onto the shoulder while traveling eastbound on Lincoln Avenue. Deputies also noted a license plate violation. During the s

Niagara Falls Police responded to the 400 block of 10th Street around midnight on October 30th after reports of a dead body inside the residence. According to the 911 caller, she was advised her brother that there the deceased body was a female with the first name Mariah. Upon arriving at the scene, police could be heard knocking on the door, not get anyone to answer the door. It is unknown if a deceased body was located inside of the home. The call indicated a possible overd

A late-night call from a worried wife set off an urgent search through the woods of Upstate New York that ended in heartbreak. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) confirmed that a missing hunter was found dead in Otsego County early Friday morning. According to officials, local authorities requested Forest Ranger assistance on October 16th after a woman reported her husband had failed to return from a hunting trip. The call for help came in just

A pair of parents are facing criminal charges after New York State Police say their 4-year-old child was discovered wandering alongside the Thruway near Buffalo. According to State Police, troopers were called to Interstate 90 in the Silver Creek area on October 28th after receiving reports that a small child had been spotted near the roadway. Investigators say a passing driver saw the child step into traffic and immediately pulled over, contacted 911, and stayed with the chi

Environmental advocates are sharply criticizing Governor Kathy Hochul’s response after a judge found that New York is in violation of its signature climate law and ordered the state to issue regulations to cut emissions. In the ruling, a state court determined the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) requires the state’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to issue rules by February 6, 2026, after acknowledging it has missed its deadline. When as

A 78-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday afternoon in Orleans County, according to the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to reports of a collision at the intersection of West County House Road and State Route 98 in the Town of Albion. Investigators determined that the motorcyclist failed to stop at a posted stop sign and struck another vehicle in the intersection. The victim has been identified as Paul Fulcomer of Albion. Authorities say

A New York State Department of Corrections transport bus carrying nearly 30 inmates erupted in flames Friday night in the Hudson Valley creating chaos and fights between inmates and officers. The fire broke out around 8pm near Route 9D and Dogwood Lane in the Town of Fishkill, close to Interstate 84, after 911 callers reported the bus ablaze and altercations underway. Cellphone video captured by Freddie Beltran shows the dramatic scene with flames engulfing the vehicle. Rockl

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, is facing new scrutiny after a watchdog group filed two criminal referrals alleging his campaign took unlawful donations from foreign nationals. The Coolidge Reagan Foundation submitted complaints to both the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division and the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office asserting Mamdani’s campaign may have violated provisions of the Federal Election Campaign Act as well as New York elect

A Buffalo man accused of killing his girlfriend is now facing additional charges that include the murder of his 4-day-old son and setting fire to their home, prosecutors announced. According to the Erie County District Attorney’s Office, 30-year-old Kidane Haile strangled 29-year-old Katie Carrig inside their Norwood Avenue residence in the Elmwood Village on October 18th before igniting the house with gasoline. Both Carrig and the infant were pronounced dead at the scene. In

Niagara Falls Police responded to the 9100 block of Cayuga Drive around 8:40pm on October 18th after a noise complaint. Specifically, police were told that Michael Raymond was playing loud music from the backyard of a residence. Responding officers are familiar with Raymond as he has multiple warrants out of the City of Niagara Falls. Upon arrival, officers began walking up the driveway and observed a silver SUV turning around in the driveway. They approached the SUV and obse

Niagara Falls Fire responded to the Seneca Niagara Casino around 12pm on October 28th after reports of a medical emergency. According to the 911 call, a 66-year-old male was found unresponsive but breathing in a hotel room. The call further indicated that it could have been a stroke. No further information is available at this time. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content AUDIO: 66-year-old Collapses with Possible Stroke at Seneca Niagara Casino Hotel

A former New York State trooper is facing charges after prosecutors accused him of deliberately using his patrol car to ram a family’s SUV during a high-speed chase, killing an 11-year-old girl. Christopher Baldner appeared in court Tuesday where prosecutors outlined their case that his conduct during the December 22, 2020, pursuit amounted to a “fatal abuse of power.” According to the Attorney General’s Office, Baldner pulled over a Dodge Journey on the New York State Thruwa

Law enforcement received a call around 9:30pm on October 28th after reports of menacing with a weapon on the 1300 block of Centre Avenue. The 911 caller - a resident of the home - stated that the incident happened about 15 minutes earlier. A black male unknown to her and her boyfriend broke into their home, got angry at them and pulled out a black handgun, threatening to shoot them. The suspect left the home in a 4-door maroon car. Police responded to the scene. No further in

Hochul’s Domestic Violence Training Mandate for Police Fails to Quiet Critics on Law Enforcement Record Governor Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that starting January 1st, 2026, all police recruits in New York will be required to complete a new 16-hour “Domestic Incident Response” curriculum designed to emphasize survivor-centered, culturally responsive and trauma-informed policing. Under the program, recruits will receive: (1) Lethality assessment training to help officers

Two teenagers have been found guilty on multiple charges connected to the death of 3-year-old Ramone Cartercwho was fatally shot during a neighborhood gathering in 2024. A jury convicted a 16-year-old defendant, who was 14 at the time of the shooting, of second-degree murder, attempted murder, assault, and criminal possession of a weapon. A second teen, now 17, was acquitted of murder but found guilty of first-degree manslaughter and assault. He was cleared of attempted murde

Law enforcement received a call on October 28th after reports of a group assault on Welch Avenue. The 911 caller - a third party who witnessed the assault - stated that a group of five black males had just fled after beating up a woman. The caller did not specify the extent of her injuries. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if the victim was still on scene at that time. No further information is available at this time. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content

Niagara Falls will soon take center stage on a nationally recognized sports series, adding another spotlight to its frequent television appearances during Buffalo Bills broadcasts. ESPN released the trailer Tuesday for season five of Peyton’s Places, hosted by Hall of Fame QB Peyton Manning. One of the featured clips shows Manning alongside Bills star QB Josh Allen at Niagara Falls State Park. In the preview, Manning and Allen are seen filling a wooden barrel with Buffalo spo

Law enforcement received a call in the morning hours of October 28th after reports of a brawl with 15 or more people fighting on the 1900 block of Niagara Street The 911 caller stated that the altercation was violent, but with no weapons. The incident took place near a liquor store. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if any arrests took place or participants required medical attention. No further information is available at this time. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Prom

Areo (left) and Sumit Majumdar (right) On Friday, October 17th, Niagara Action published a story titled " Staley Road ‘Mob’ Targets Brown Resident During Grand Island Zoning, Town Board Meetings ." Read here: https://www.niagaraaction.com/staley-road-mob-targets-brown-resident-during-zoning-town-board-meetings While writing that article, Niagara Action reached out to Sumit Majumdar for comment and did not receive a response. On Tuesday, October 28th, we received the followin

Universities across New York State are grappling with a bizarre and troubling trend in which students are recording and sharing videos of themselves urinating in public spaces on campus. The clips, many of which have surfaced under the hashtag #SUNYpissers, have been linked to several institutions including Syracuse University, the University at Albany (UAlbany), and Cornell University. At UAlbany, some videos appear to capture students urinating on the school’s football fiel