Aaron Besecker

The morning commute, if you have one, will be slow and messy. Please subscribe to continue reading… Reach Aaron at abesecker[at]buffnews.com or 716-849-4602.

Cheektowaga Police Chief Brian Gould discusses incident involving officer hit by fleeing vehicle on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.

Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane has named the head of the office's homicide bureau as his first deputy district attorney.

Forecasters predict heavy lake-effect snow bands with near-whiteout conditions will have a significant impact on travel for parts of Western New York.

Heavy lake-effect snow and near-whiteout conditions are forecast from later today through Friday morning. This story is developing.

Steven Palistrant, 35, has been accused of breaking into the Hamburg Street business Dec. 2, smashing a donation jar and stealing about $200, Buffalo police said.

Cheektowaga is self-insured so it is ultimately responsible for Police Officer Troy Blackchief's medical bills, said attorney Kevin E. Loftus, who filed the town's suit.

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center next month will open a $98 million facility dedicated to developing new cancer treatments through cell and gene therapy, state and cancer center officials announced.

The man suffered arm, leg and back injuries and was transported by ambulance to Erie County Medical Center.

Sean Mahoney, fired by the village in August in part because of the fatal shooting of Angelo J. Paul, has filed a lawsuit against the village claiming the decision to terminate him was "arbitrary and capricious."