The new year brings new laws for residents in New York state. The laws will benefit residents in New York making minimum wage, pregnant women and residents with diabetes who are dependent on insulin.

New Yorkers of all abilities are invited to participate in the New York State Parks Wellness Challenge, which began on Jan. 1 and will be available throughout 2025, both digitally on the Goosechase ...

Instead of taking commercial aircraft, Kathy Hochul spent $415,000 of our money on private jet to travel. She must be impeached, - On reading the article of the Sweet Home schools’ plan to add 15 ...

The Williamsville Fire Department responded to a call at 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, after a fire started in the attic of an Aspire of WNY group home for disabled people at 29 Highland Drive. Jeremiah ...

Williamsville East’s boys hockey team improved its record to 5-3-1 after beating Hamburg, 5-3, on Jan. 8 at the Northtown Center. The Flames outshot the Bulldogs, 40-20. “I like the energy that we are ...

The Amherst Youth and Recreation Department held a job fair on Jan. 11 at the Williamsville Youth and Recreation Center, 5005 Sheridan Drive. The department was looking to fill a number of positions, ...

Lukow, 95, of Clarence, died Oct. 23, 2024. Born Aug. 17, 1929, on her family’s farm in Cheektowaga, she was a graduate of Riverside High School. Before marrying Nathan Lukow in 1954, she worked as a ...

The last several years have been a stressful time period for almost everyone, in one way or another. The world throws things at you; it’s inevitable, as are most things, good and bad. The key, as we ...

The Amherst boys hockey team picked up its second win of the year after doubling up Iroquois/Alden, 6-3, on Saturday at Holiday Twin Rinks. The victory snapped a four-game losing skid. “It was nice to ...

The beginning of a new year can be a time for reflection and resolution. Apparently, the Amherst Town Board doesn’t adhere to that philosophy. As evidenced at its Jan. 6 meeting, 2025 presents us with ...

Laurie Stillwell, Town of Amherst community development director, and Gary Palumbo, the town’s associate planner, discussed a grant program called the Plus One Accessory Dwelling Unit [ADU] Program ...

Dec. 29 • Amherst police were called to an area hotel after a male stated that he believed he was meeting an escort. When he entered the room, another escort was present and both escorts went to the ...