News

School Budget Voting Results

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 10:20am

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Voters in the Hamburg Central School District will have to wait a little longer for their school budget vote results. There was a malfunction with one of the machines on Tuesday. The machine has been sealed and the Board of Elections will handle the situation from here.

A handful of budgets did not pass including Bolivar-Richburg Central School District, Cheektowaga-Sloan, Niagara Wheatfield and Wyoming Central.

This year school districts in New York are required to submit their proposed spending and their proposed tax levy for the upcoming year.

Click here to take a look at what your school district proposed.

RESULTS:

View Comments | Post a Comment

Lancaster Man Accused in Fatal Hit and Run in Court

Submitted by WGRZ Web Staff

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 11:49pm

LANCASTER, NY - A man involved in a fatal hit and run in Lancaster two weeks ago was back in court Tuesday.

Michael C. Ettipio, 23, waived his right to a felony hearing in Lancaster Town Court.

Ettipio is accused of driving drunk when he struck and killed 14-year-old Bryce Buchholtz, who was riding his bicycle.

Ettipio faces several charges including vehicular manslaughter.

His case is now headed for a grand jury.

View Comments | Post a Comment

Lancaster Police Honored by Hochul

Submitted by Patrick Klinck, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 3:58pm

A Statement Released by the Office of Congresswoman Kathy Hochul

Congresswoman Will Vote for Legislation to Aid in Apprehension of Perpetrators of Violent Crimes Against Law Enforcement

LANCASTER, NY – This morning, Congresswoman Kathy Hochul visited the Lancaster Police Department and presented a proclamation in recognition of National Police Week, during which all are encouraged to thank a police officer and remember those who have been killed in the line of duty.

“National Police Week is about recognizing the service of those who have dedicated their lives to protecting their fellow citizens. Public service is a hallmark of strong law enforcement and our local police forces are true role models. It is my honor to recognize the service of local police men and women and to remember those we have lost in the line of duty,” Congresswoman Hochul said.

View Comments | Post a Comment

Chimney Bluffs: Sculpted By Nature's Hand

Submitted by WGRZ Web Staff

Sunday, May 13th, 2012, 12:37pm

Even if you have been to this little known park on Lake Ontario, a return visit guarantees it won't look the same.

Chimney Bluffs State Park is one of New York's most unique landscapes, and it's very nature keeps it in a state of constant change. The towering bluffs were carved by erosion both past and present. The hills, known as "drumlins" were initially formed by receding glaciers over 12,000 years ago, and continue to be sculpted under Mother Nature's hand.

Joe Keeler is the park's manager. "When the wind and the waves and rain and snow all wear on the face of these drumlin hills, then this is what you get, is these type of structures, these pinnacles and spires."

View Comments | Post a Comment

Family and Friends Remember Bryce

Submitted by Patrick Moussignac, Reporter

Friday, May 11th, 2012, 4:42pm

LANCASTER, NY - Friends and family gathered today to say goodbye to Bryce Buchholz.

The teen was struck and killed last week while riding his bicycle in Lancaster.

On Sunday, several bikers chose to take a ride in memory of 14 year old Bryce Buchholz of Elma.

Several riders on their motorcycles came together to let the Buchholz family know that they're not alone as they mourn the death of their son.

The bikers took to the road for a short ride down Williams Street in Lancaster, towards Lake Avenue where Bryce was hit just beyond Sagebrush Lane. Once they reached the site, the bikers in their orange shirts, the color of the bicycle Bryce was riding, all stood in silence as they prayed for the young victim and his family.

One biker, Justin Morgante tells us his younger brother knew Bryce. He says he quickly organized this ride by sending a text message to his fellow riders just to show some support.

View Comments | Post a Comment

National Association of Letter Carriers 20th Annual Food Drive Set for Saturday

Submitted by Phil Pantano on Friday, May 11th, 3:50 pm

Local effort ranked 4th in nation in 2011

The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), in conjunction with United Way of Greater Niagara, AFL-CIO and the U.S. Postal Service, will conduct its annual food drive this Saturday, May 12, 2012. This is the largest single-day food drive in the nation.

Over the last 19 years, the NALC has collected over 1 billion pounds of food through this effort. In 2011, Western New York Branch collected 1.4 million pounds of food, ranking fourth in the nation. The Greater Niagara community played an important role in the local effort, collecting approximately 150,000 pounds of food. Twenty-nine local agencies benefit from this event, which provides food for needy individuals and families throughout Niagara County.