Sandra Tan

Erie County is gambling that rare lawsuits will cost less than pricey insurance, taking on greater liability risk for any altercations between stadium goers and sheriff's deputies.

An Erie County Clerk's Office employee, who bypassed background checks to illegally give someone he knew a pistol permit, has been sentenced to 25 hours of community service and a one-year conditional discharge. That means he would not serve any jail time or probation, as long as he stays out of trouble for a year.

Erie County Legislator Taisha St. Jean Tard shares her thoughts on the fleet policy that was approved by the Legislature on July 23.

Erie County Majority Leader John Mills, R-Orchard Park, and Legislator Frank Todaro, R-Lancaster, share their perspective on the Legislature's process for approving an updated fleet policy.

New and old Erie County fleet policies, County Legsilature subcommittee findings report, amendment and resignation letter documents as of July 2026.

Erie County Majority Leader John Mills, R-Orchard Park, and Legislator Frank Todaro, R-Lancaster, share their perspective on the Legislature's process for approving an updated fleet policy.

Get caught up on the latest Buffalo News coverage about crime and courts in Western New York.

Erie County Sheriff John Garcia spoke in July 2026 on the costly maintenance and repair needs at the county jails.

Erie County Sheriff John Garcia spoke in July 2026 on the costly maintenance and repair needs at the county jails.

Get an aerial view of the new Highmark Stadium as it nears completion. Meanwhile, across the street, crews continue demolition on the old stadium.