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A dual U.S.-Israeli citizen facing federal charges tied to an alleged human smuggling attempt at the Rainbow Bridge is now being described by prosecutors as a fugitive from Israel. Federal authorities say 46-year-old Israel Enden, who was arrested in January after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered a man concealed under luggage in a rented SUV, had failed to disclose a critical detail during earlier court proceedings—he was already wanted overseas. Accordi

A new statewide survey suggests New York’s gubernatorial race may be tightening, even as a large share of voters remain unfamiliar with Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman. According to the latest poll from the Siena Research Institute, incumbent Governor Kathy Hochul now leads Blakeman by 13 percentage points, which is a noticeable drop from the 20-point advantage she had over him in February. Despite her narrowing margin, Hochul’s overall standing with voters has remained

A major environmental restoration project is moving forward in Niagara Falls after state officials awarded $2 million to improve conditions along Gill Creek, a key waterway running through Hyde Park.      City leaders say the funding will support a large-scale effort to repair shoreline damage, enhance natural habitats, and expand public access to the creek, which flows through one of the largest urban parks in New York State outside of Central Park.      The grant is through

A sharp and sustained drop in Canadian visitors is reshaping the economic landscape of Niagara Falls, NY and surrounding border communities as new data and regional reporting point to one of the most significant cross-border tourism slowdowns in decades.      The downturn, which accelerated into early 2026, is being linked to a combination of trade tensions, shifting consumer sentiment, and changing travel patterns. For communities that have long depended on Canadian day-trip

A proposed late-night recreation program for Niagara Falls teens is now at the center of a growing divide between the mayor’s office and the City Council, raising questions about coordination inside City Hall as two separate efforts move forward without alignment.      City officials recently announced a partnership with the Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club to launch a “Night Gym” pilot program aimed at providing a safe, structured environment for teens ages 16 to 18 during ev

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 2:37pm on March 28th after reports of a domestic disturbance on Elmwood Avenue in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller told police that a female was attempting to harm her grandmother with a taser. She also told dispatch that the suspect had a knife. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if any arrests were made. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be

Authorities in Tonawanda have shut down two smoke shops following an investigation into the sale of illegal cannabis products, according to police. The businesses – Mr. Greensfield, located on Niagara Falls Boulevard, and Sweet Puffs, located on Delaware Avenue – were both ordered to cease operations earlier this week. Officials said the closures were tied to allegations that the shops were distributing illicit cannabis in violation of state regulations. The enforcement actio

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Attacked Law enforcement received a call around 5:46pm on March 29th after reports of an assault on Linwood Avenue in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller told police that several females were following and attacking a teenage girl. One suspect was carrying and hitting her with a shovel while the other was hitting her with a broom. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if any arrests were made. No further information is available at this time. The

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 4:32pm on March 25th after reports of an assault on Buffalo Avenue in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller stated that her husband attacked her. She told police that she suffered a broken finger and broken hand during the attack. Medical and police responded to the scene. It is unknown if the husband was arrested. No further information is available at this time. These are merely allegations and should not be taken

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW enforcement received a call around 2:22pm on March 23rd after reports of harassment at the Days Inn on Niagara Falls Boulevard in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller told police that a customer was charged a smoking fee and made threats to the employee because they did not agree with the fee that was charged. The threats were aggressive in nature and caused the employee to be fearful for their physical safety. Police responded to the scene. It is unknow

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 6:43am on March 19th after reports of a domestic incident at the Woodland Inn on Niagara Falls Boulevard. The 911 caller said that a female and male were fighting inside of the room. The female could be heard screaming for help. According to a second call for the same incident the male is believed to be on parole. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if the male was arrested. No further information is

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 12:30am on March 21st after reports of a medical emergency on 27th Street in Niagara Falls. The 15-year-old female was found unresponsive but breathing. She would not wake up when prompted by those at the scene. She only regained consciousness after the narcan was administered. According to the audio, she consumed numerous edible substances that caused her to overdose. Police and medical responded to the scen

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 2:34am on March 21st after reports of menacing with a weapon on the 600 block of 92nd Street in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller said that the neighbor was just banging on her door. He said he was having a dispute with his boyfriend. The neighbor also sent her pictures of a meat tenderizer hammer saying that the boyfriend might harm him. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if the boyfriend was taken int

A Town of Tonawanda man is facing the possibility of spending decades behind bars after prosecutors say he not only took part in a fatal shooting but later returned to the scene to steal items belonging to the victim. Jamere Davis, 21, was arraigned in State Supreme Court on two counts of second-degree murder, along with robbery, criminal possession of a weapon, and tampering with physical evidence. The case stems from an incident on September 30th, 2025, inside a home on Tho

Emergency crews carried out a rescue operation in the Niagara Gorge on Saturday, March 21st after a man in his 60s suffered significant injuries in a fall and had to be airlifted to a nearby hospital. The incident began late Saturday morning when fishermen in the area discovered the injured man and notified authorities at approx. 11:20am. Initial information indicated the man had fallen down a steep embankment within the gorge. Due to the challenging terrain, multiple emergen

On Tuesday, March 24th, at 12:11pm, the Niagara County Communications Center received multiple 911 calls reporting a motor vehicle accident with a possible ejection at the intersection of Hartland Road and Slayton Settlement Road. Initial reports indicated the crash involved a passenger vehicle and a dump truck. First- arriving patrol units confirmed that the driver of the passenger vehicle had been partially ejected. EMS and Fire/Rescue personnel arrived shortly thereafter a

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 6:46pm on March 16th after reports of a domestic incident with property damage on 22nd Street in Niagara Falls. The 911 caller said that his wife smashed the windows to his vehicle with a baseball bat. She then re-entered the home. He told police that he was fearful for his safety. The reason for the domestic disturbance was not clear from the police audio. Police responded to the scene. It is unknown if the

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 3:29pm on March 16th after reports of a violent domestic incident on Ashland Avenue in Niagara Falls. Dispatch advised that a male victim suffered a severe laceration and that he was bleeding uncontrollably. This was part of a domestic incident. Emergency medical and police responded to the scene. It is unknown if the assaulting was arrested. No further information is available at this time. These are merely

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 2:25am on March 21st after reports of a home invasion on the 40 block of 5th Avenue in North Tonawanda. The 911 caller said that a male broke into her home through a window. While doing so, he sustained injuries and was covered in blood. While on the phone with 911, the caller said that she could hear the male inside of her house. Police responded to the scene and took the male into custody. The 911 caller di

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 5:20pm on March 17th after reports of a domestic disturbance on the 200 block of Ash Street in Lockport involving a firearm. The 911 caller said that a male on location took all food out of the fridge without permission and threatened his girlfriend with a firearm earlier that morning. Dispatch advised that they were called to the same location earlier that day and the information given to officers now was no

U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested two men and one woman after they illegally entered the United States from Canada.   On March 15th , U.S. Border Patrol a gents assigned to the Buffalo Station responded to an area to investigate reports of an illegal entry into the United States. Agents initially spotted a small rubber raft and one individual. Agents then discovered an adult male Irish national, an adult female from the United Kingdom, and their infant concealed behind a nea

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 3:51am on March 17th after reports of a possible self-inflicted gunshot wound on Niagara Falls Boulevard in Tonawanda. The 911 caller said his 22-year-old roommate shot himself. Dispatch then received additional information from the roommate who stated that he "shot himself in the head." Police and emergency medical responded to the scene. No further information is available at this time. These are merely all

LISTEN TO POLICE AUDIO BELOW Law enforcement received a call around 2:43am on March 22nd after reports of a domestic disturbance and possible sexual assault on Mulberry Street in Buffalo involving a 14-year-old child. The 911 caller said that she found a male - whom she described as older with facial hair - in a room with her 14-year-old granddaughter. The grandmother told dispatch that she was not letting the man leave and that they would "jump him if he tries anything." Pol