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County says Legislator Frank Todaro criticized Como Lake Park shelter he voted to fund
Erie County officials say Legislator Frank Todaro criticized the cost of a new ADA-compliant shelter at Como Lake Park on social media, despite voting to approve its funding in 2024 and the project finishing under budget.
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Julie Barrett O’Neill named Deputy Commissioner for Planning and Economic Development at Erie County DEP
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz has appointed Julie Barrett O'Neill as deputy commissioner for planning and economic development in the county Department of Environment & Planning.
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Lackawanna couple sentenced after SPCA investigation finds starving dogs
Stephen and Tara Andres of Lackawanna pleaded guilty to aggravated cruelty to animals and were sentenced Oct. 1; a lifetime order bars them from owning animals after SPCA officers found a starving dog and the body of a second dog at their home.
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Poloncarz administration submits 2027 budget report; property tax rate falls to $3.01 per $1,000
Erie County submitted its 2027 budget revenues and expenses report, proposing a property tax rate cut to $3.01 per $1,000 of assessed value and an anticipated levy of $327.1 million; the full proposed budget will be released Oct. 15.
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Couple sentenced in Boston Town Court after seizure of 53 animals
Erie County prosecutors say Timothy Sylvester and Jacqueline Joseph were sentenced in Boston Town Court after SPCA officers seized 53 animals from a Town of Boston property and the pair pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges.
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Food Policy Council names 2026 Food Systems Excellence Award winners
The Food Policy Council of Buffalo and Erie County announced the five winners of its 2026 Food Systems Excellence Awards, honoring local projects and leaders who improved food access, education and equity.
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Health
Hochul declares measles emergency as vaccine politics sharpen ahead of New York election
Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency Monday as measles cases increase across New York and neighboring Pennsylvania. The action comes weeks before the Nov. 3 general election, putting vaccination policy back at the center of a political fight over public health and federal authority.
Sports
“It Makes My Life Easy” | Owen Power on Playing With Rasmus Dahlin | Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres Defenseman Owen Power spoke to the media following the overtime win against the Minnesota Wild on October 6, 2026. He spoke about what it…
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“When He Steps Into The Cage, He Is Ready To Go” | Tage Thompson on Colten Ellis | Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson spoke to the media following the overtime win against the Minnesota Wild on October 6, 2026. He spoke about the per…
