News across Erie County
Orleans Hub
Published 6 hours agoAkron tops Medina in N-O field hockey
Defending champion Akron downed Medina 6-0 at Vets Park this morning to stay unbeaten at 8-0 in Niagara-Orleans League field hockey competition. Mackenzie Tomporowski and Abigail Schlabach both scored 2 goals as Brooke Milhollen and Madison Gates each had 1 for Akron which led…
Orleans Hub
Published October 02Akron tips Medina in OT in N-O soccer; Barker/Lyndonville downs Albion
Akron nipped Medina 3-2 in overtime in a Niagara-Orleans League boys soccer game Thursday at Vets Park. Sawyer Ranney scored the game winning goal in overtime for the Tigers which also got goals from Thatcher Ranney and Owen Kreher. Cam Fike and Tyler Raduns both scored goals for…
Investigative Post
Published October 02ICE may use tents or trailers in Batavia
The ICE detention center in Batavia. Photo by J. Dale Shoemaker. The Trump administration this week confirmed its plans for a major expansion of the ICE detention center in Batavia — a project that could include tents or trailers. Documents show ICE plans to spend up to $8.8…
Niagara Action
Published October 02Three Erie County Dispatchers Suspended After Snooping on Coworker with Flock License Plate Readers
A high-tech surveillance tool designed to catch car thieves and wanted felons was turned into an internal tracking device inside the Cheektowaga Police Department, leading to the suspension of three public safety dispatchers. The disciplinary action follows an internal audit that…
Investigative Post
Published October 01Fun and gamesmanship at Dem re-org meeting
The main event at Saturday’s meeting of the Erie County Democratic Committee was the election of Jeremy Zellner to an eighth term as party chair. Zellner, facing two challengers, won that contest with more than 85 percent of the weighted vote. It took hours to to collect and…
The Villager (Ellicottville)
Published September 30EA2EVL Fondo Fundraiser, Oct. 3 6th Annual East Aurora to E’Ville Event for Rail Trail
By Kate Bartlett The 6th annual EA2EVL Fondo will take place on Saturday, October 3rd. This non-competitive, 42-mile charity bike ride from East Aurora to Ellicottville raises funds for the development, construction, […]
Orleans Hub
Published September 30Rivals will visit Flyers on Thursday
Looking to maintain a share of first place, Albion/Medina will visit Maryvale at 7 p.m. Thursday in a key B1 Division football game. Albion/Medina is currently tied for first place with McKinley at 3-0 (4-0 overall) while Maryvale is just a game off the pace at 2-1 (3-1).…
Orleans Hub
Published September 29Albion boys, Akron girls score X-C sweeps
The Albion boys and Akron girls both scored a twin bill sweep in a Niagara-Orleans League cross-country tri-meet this afternoon at Albion. The Albion boys defeated Akron 23-33 and Newfane 19-40 to finish the dual meet portion of the N-O season at 5-1. Akron downed Newfane 23-36…
Central Current
Published September 29AOC comes to Syracuse in an effort to reengage dormant Democratic voters
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez' Monday trip to Syracuse was the last leg of a three-city tour across Upstate New York. She also visited Ithaca and Buffalo.
Niagara Action
Published September 28Major Recognition for Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. Owner Sumit Majumdar By New York State Senate
Major Recognition for Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. Owner Sumit Majumdar By: John Watson Sumit Majumdar, owner of Buffalo Biodiesel Inc., a leading recycler of UCO and producer of renewable feedstocks supplied to renewable diesel and RNG plants, is getting the nod from Albany. The…
Niagara Action
Published September 28Buffalo Biodiesel’s Sumit Majumdar, Tom George Recognized by Secretary of Defense
Buffalo Biodiesel’s Sumit Majumdar, Tom George Recognized by Secretary of Defense By: John Watson The Office of the Secretary of Defense, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, recognized Sumit Majumdar “for contributing to National Security and protecting liberty and freedom…
Investigative Post
Published September 28City to pay $4.5 million in police shooting lawsuit
The City of Buffalo is poised to pay $4.5 million to the family of Jose Hernandez-Rossy, who was shot and killed by a Buffalo police officer in 2017. The proposed settlement resolves a federal lawsuit brought by Hernandez-Rossy’s mother, Margarita Rossy, five months after Officer…