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Activism
Ten WNY cannabis dispensaries unite for regional Toys for Tots drive
Ten licensed cannabis dispensaries across Erie and Niagara counties have joined a regional Toys for Tots donation drive organized by Herbalwai Cannabis. Donations of new, unwrapped toys will be accepted Nov. 1–Dec. 18 at 10 participating locations.
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2 seriously injured in Amherst crash on Chestnut Ridge Road
Amherst police said a Chevy Cruze left Chestnut Ridge Road early Sunday and hit a tree near Edgewater Drive, seriously injuring two Amherst men.
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UB Alberti Center to host ‘Shared Voices’ conference Oct. 20 in Amherst
The University at Buffalo’s Alberti Center will hold its annual conference "Shared Voices" on Oct. 20 in Amherst. Check-in is 8 a.m.; the program runs 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Registration closes Monday, organizers say.
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Amherst Man Sentenced to 78 Months for Receipt of Child Pornography
Marcus Elliott of Amherst was sentenced July 15, 2026 to 78 months in prison and 30 years supervised release after a conviction for receipt of child pornography, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced.
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Traffic advisory: Old Home Days at Island Park, Williamsville — July 14–17, 2026
Amherst Police warn of heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic and possible lane closures for Old Home Days at Island Park in Williamsville, July 14–17, 2026 (11 a.m.–11 p.m.).
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Amherst parade closes Main Street Tuesday evening
Amherst Police say Main Street between Youngs Road and Union Road will close at 6 p.m. Tuesday for the Old Home Days parade in Williamsville.
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NBC reporter corners Duffy over GOP failures after nationwide FAA shutdown
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy clashed with an NBC News reporter Friday night after being challenged over why the Trump administration has failed to fully modernize the nation’s aging air traffic control system, despite Republicans controlling Congress. The tense exchange unfolded during a White House briefing…
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Canada’s response to US flight chaos reignites anger over Trump’s taunts
Canada offered to take in U.S.-bound aircraft Friday as a nationwide ground stop snarled air travel, drawing pointed thanks from Americans who recalled President Donald Trump’s taunts about making Canada the 51st state.“Thank you, Canada. Neighbors help neighbors. That's what friendship and leadership look like,…
Fact Check
Did Bill Clinton help homeless veteran outside Kennedy Center?
While the tale may have been inspiring, Snopes found no evidence it ever happened.
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Did Hakeem Jeffries threaten to withhold committee assignments from those against his bid for House speaker?
Jeffries is poised to become speaker of the House in January, when incoming representatives are sworn in.
