Prosecutors said Chaz Brzezicki, 32, of Strykersville, was charged with second-degree assault, which is a felony.
Weather forecasters are warning of slippery roads this morning well south of the Buffalo metro area thanks to some snow, sleet and freezing rain.
Jessie Button and Jacquelin "Jackie" Simpson had been the best of friends for 50 years, so it was not surprising that they went for their Covid-19 vaccines together.
"Health officials should continue to monitor the rollout in rural areas to be sure that every New Yorker who wants a vaccine is able to schedule one without difficulty," writes The News' Editorial Board.
A malfunction in the pellet machine used to make animal feed is being blamed for starting a fire that caused $2 million in damage to a Wyoming County feed mill Thursday.
Michael A. Conrad, 21, of Eagle, was sentenced to 1 1/3 to four years in prison for second-degree manslaughter in connection with the death of Cori Lynn Shearing, 20, of Bliss.
How much snow did your area get in this latest round of lake-effect?
Communications projects around the state include the construction of new radio towers, securing and updating existing infrastructure, as well as upgrades to local 911 call centers.
Patrick T. Fuhr faces scores of drug-related criminal charges and traffic violations and cover Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Allegany, Monroe and Livingston counties.
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Saturday's lake-effect snow event put down some heavy snow in a narrow band from Buffalo to Batavia, but all warnings and advisories were canceled by 6 p.m. Saturday, which was four hours earlier than planned.
Check out the snowfall totals provided by the National Weather Service.
"This will not be the worst lake effect storm in recent years, but it will be rough, nonetheless," writes Don Paul.
"If Covid-19 confinements and restrictions have helped demonstrate anything to me about my cooking skills, it is to make the best use of what is on hand," writes Janice Schlau.
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"Bitterly cold wind chills" Thursday and Friday night prompted the service to issue a hazardous weather outlook for all eight counties of Western New York.
Troopers say the driver, Michael J. Colman, was pronounced dead at the scene by the county coroner.
Erie County has the lowest average Covid-19 positive rate among the five counties in Western New York, but is the only one subject to "orange zone" restrictions.
Watch out for slippery roads tonight as a mix of snow and freezing rain falls in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Batavia and Medina.
Michael A. Conrad, of Eagle, faces five to 15 years in prison after he pleaded guilty in Wyoming County Court.
The record-breaking margin of 153 cases shows how the virus has spread exponentially through the region in recent weeks.
This taste of winter won’t last long, though. By midweek, sunny days are forecast with highs around 60.
Wade Remington, 45, of Gainesville, is accused of killing the dog and damaging the tires of the acquaintance's vehicle.
Eric D. Reinhart, 67, suffered life-threatening injuries at about 6:30 p.m. Friday in the crash on Route 78 in Java.
Early voting in New York State began Saturday and runs through Sunday, Nov. 1.
Those who aren’t voting absentee and who don’t want to risk lineups and crowds on Election Day should take advantage of the opportunity to vote in person before Nov. 2, writes The News' Editorial Board.