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Governor Kathy Hochul has signed off on yet another expansion of New York’s gun control laws, requiring police to confiscate firearms during domestic violence calls. The move has been praised by progressives but slammed by Republicans and gun rights advocates as a direct assault on due process. The measure, which took effect immediately after Hochul’s signature on October 16th, goes further than a 2020 law that gave officers discretion to remove weapons in plain sight. Under

New York is set to phase out the sale of new gas-powered cars and trucks, moving toward a mandate that all vehicles sold by 2035 must be zero-emission. Opponents say that the policy puts ideology ahead of practicality. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Pete Harckham and Assemblyman Steve Englebright, requires all new passenger cars and light trucks to be zero-emission within the next decade, with medium- and heavy-duty trucks to follow by 2045. The legislation mirrors California

Governor Kathy Hochul announced Friday that New York will use state money to replace federal Medicaid funds stripped from Planned Parenthood by Republicans in Congress — a move critics say highlights her relentless progressive agenda and disregard for fiscal restraint. According to Hochul, the decision ensures coverage for more than 200,000 patients across New York, including over 100,000 Medicaid recipients who depend on Planned Parenthood’s 47 health centers. “Washington Re

Niagara Falls responded to the 1200 block of 92nd Street around 8pm on October 20th for a welfare check. Dispatch advised officers that there was a white Chevrolet Malibu parked on the 1200 block of 92nd Street with a person slumped over behind the wheel. Upon arrival, officers observed the vehicle parked in the street in front of 1231 92nd Street. Officers observed the keys to be in the ignition and the vehicle running, but in park. A white female, later identified as Katie

Niagara Falls Police responded to the 500 block of 62nd Street around 10am on October 18th after reports of a neighbor dispute. Niagara Falls Police and Fire Departments responded to the scene. Officers spoke to the victim who had blood on his left hand, a missing tooth, and a swollen and bruised left eye/cheek area.   The victim told police that his neighbor – David Davis – walked over to his property while he was in his shed. Davis entered the shed and trapped the victim in

Niagara Falls Police responded to Wrobel Towers around 3pm on October 17th after reports of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated that she was traveling in the elevator and, when the door opened, Nicole Hickson was waiting for her to exit and immediately began to stab her with a knife. The victim “maced her” in return. Officers learned that the two women are feuding over a deceased male that they both had a relationship with. The victim had serious

What began as a standard zoning variance request quickly escalated into a tense and possibly biased confrontation as residents of Staley Road turned a series of town proceedings into a campaign of personal attacks against Sumit Majumdar, a longtime energy executive and President & CEO of Buffalo Biodiesel Inc.. During an October 2nd, 2025, Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, Majumdar explained his plans for 3012 Staley Road. “I’d like to request a variance for the height and siz

Law enforcement received a call in the afternoon hours of October 22nd after reports of domestic violence with injuries in the area of Eckhert Street in Buffalo. The 911 caller - a female - was approached by an older woman who asked her to call 911. The woman said that she was being beaten and was thrown down a flight of stairs. She complained of severe pain from a back injury. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if an arrest took place. No further information is ava

Governor Kathy Hochul has signed yet another gun control measure into law, drawing sharp criticism from Republicans who view her as aggressively advancing progressive policies at the expense of lawful gun owners. The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Michelle Hinchey, D-Saugerties, expands New York’s temporary extreme risk protection order known as TERPO. Under the new law, courts are authorized to consider evidence of animal cruelty when deciding whether to strip an individual

New York Attorney General Letitia James entered federal court on Friday with a broad smile and upbeat demeanor despite standing accused of serious financial crimes. James pleaded not guilty to two felony counts tied to a Virginia property purchase, but her public remarks outside court raised eyebrows for their theatrics and lack of accountability. When prompted by U.S. District Judge Jamar Walker, the 67-year-old answered only “Yes” when asked if she understood her rights and

Cheektowaga Police say a woman was killed late Thursday night after being ejected from her vehicle during a two-car collision that involved juvenile drivers. The crash happened at about 11:30pm along Union Road near the Route 33 off-ramp. Investigators reported that the 54-year-old victim was thrown from her vehicle. Despite emergency crews’ attempts to save her life she was pronounced dead at the scene. According to officials, two 15-year-olds were in the other vehicle invol

Press Release, PR Newswire Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. ("BBD"), a leading used-cooking-oil recycler and renewable green energy fuel producer headquartered in Buffalo, New York, today announced a transformational capital and growth partnership with Verite Capital Partners ("VCP"). The agreement secures a planned $300 million funding program that will accelerate BBD's expansion from a 15-state footprint to 25 states across the entire eastern United States, from Montreal to Miami. Un

Law enforcement received a call in the afternoon hours of October 23rd after reports of a male with a knife at Niagara Falls State Park. The 911 caller - a male - stated that he was hiding in a bathroom stall. The male suspect, who was in the bathroom, kept screaming that he had a knife. According to the caller, it sounded as if he planned on hurting someone. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if the suspect was apprehended. No further information is available at th

Law enforcement received a call in the evening hours of October 23rd after reports of a domestic incident involving weapons on the 8300 block of Buffalo Avenue. The 911 caller - a resident in the building - told police that a white male is beating up his girlfriend, who was screaming and calling for help. He also stated that the father of the suspect was standing in the hallway with a bat in one hand a knife in the other. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown what inju

Authorities say the weekend house fire in Buffalo’s Elmwood Village that killed a woman and her newborn was not the tragedy it first appeared to be. Prosecutors now allege the woman was strangled to death before the blaze ever began and that, although still under investigation, that the fire was deliberately set in an attempt to cover up her murder. The Erie County District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday that 30-year-old Kidane Haile has been indicted in connection with

New York Attorney General Letitia James is set to stand before a federal judge on Friday, facing fraud charges that could land her in federal prison. On the eve of her arraignment, James attempted to portray herself as a victim, calling the mortgage fraud allegations against her “baseless.” Her attorneys filed paperwork Thursday seeking to have the case thrown out, arguing that the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Lindsey Halligan, was unlawfully appointed.

For decades, support for Israel has been considered an unshakable expectation for New York politicians, especially given the city’s role as home to the largest Jewish population outside of Israel. Zohran Mamdani’s candidacy represents a dramatic departure from that tradition and it has generated deep unease across Jewish communities in the city. Mamdani, a democratic socialist and outspoken advocate for Palestinian causes, has repeatedly characterized Israel as an oppressive

Law enforcement received a call in the morning hours of October 22nd after reports of a "violent" domestic incident. The 911 caller stated that the male was forcing a female into a black SUV while she screamed for help. The caller stayed on the phone with police and told them that after the female was forced inside the vehicle the male was physically assaulting her as she attempted to defend herself. Buffalo Police responded to the location. It is unknown what injuries she su

The Niagara Falls City Council voted Wednesday night to continue the city’s garbage and recycling user fee at its current rate for the 2026 budget year. The approval came after a brief public hearing that lasted less than a minute. No residents stepped forward to comment either for or against the measure. The annual renewal is required by a City Charter amendment adopted when the fee was first introduced in the 2019 budget. At that time, council members opted to hire a privat

New York Democrats are in panic mode over an internal poll showing Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) gaining ground on Governor Kathy Hochul in a hypothetical gubernatorial matchup and are now filing complaints in an attempt to discredit the results. On Wednesday, state Democratic Party Chair Jay Jacobs announced that his party had filed a complaint with the New York State Board of Elections alleging Stefanik’s team violated the state’s Fair Campaign Code. Jacobs claims the poll, wh

New York Attorney General Letitia James is once again in the spotlight, this time for asking the public to submit videos of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in New York. Her request came just one day after federal agents carried out a major operation in Manhattan’s Chinatown, arresting multiple individuals in an area known for street vendors. “Every New Yorker has the right to live without fear or intimidation,” James said in a press release, linking to a ne

Law enforcement received a call on October 2nd after reports that a female was being held against her will by multiple suspects demanding money. The 911 caller - who is the alleged kidnapped woman's sister - stated that her sister was being held against her will by two male suspects demanding $180. According to the audio, the $180 represented drugs that the sister took but never paid for. The two males told the 911 caller (the kidnapped woman's sister) that her sister would b

Law enforcement received a call in the early morning hours of October 22nd after reports of a domestic dispute at the Walgreens parking lot on Pine Avenue. The 911 caller stated that they witnessed the male dragging a female - who was fighting to get away from him - back to his vehicle. It is unknown if the female sustained any injuries. Police responded to the scene. No further information is available at this time. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content AUDIO: Suspe

Law enforcement received a call in the early morning hours of October 21st after reports of breaking and entering. The 911 caller stated that her 26-year-old grandson was told to leave her house after an argument but returned by climbing through an air conditioning unit. She told dispatch that she fears he will become violent and was hiding in an upstairs bedroom for safety. No further information is available at this time. LISTEN TO FULL AUDIO HERE: Promotional Content AUDIO