The WNY Land Conservancy has successfully purchased the 185-acre forest in Cattaraugus County, named the Janet Gallogly Allegany Wildlands. The forest marks a huge step forward in the formation of the WNY Wildway, a protected green corridor stretching from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico.
2023-01-11
Space Heaters are a Top Cause of Home Fires During Winter
Many regions in NYS have already experienced record chills and snowfall. The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) reminds residents of some essential safety tips when heating their homes this winter.
DEC Seeks Public Input on State Signs
Feedback received from the new DEC Kiosk Survey will help the DEC make improvements to informational kiosk signage throughout the state.
Extended Outreach Center Hours for Passport Applicants
The Outreach Center in West Seneca, will be open with expanded hours every Thursday from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. for new first-time passport holders.
Elma Councilman Sworn in as Erie County Legislator
The Erie County Legislature appointed former councilman James Malczewski of Elma as Legislator of the 10th District on Jan. 5. This appointment fills the seat vacated by Conservative Joseph Lorigo and creates a vacancy on the town board, which is up for election on November of this year.
Aurora Waldorf Celebrates Return of Winter Faire
In celebration of winter, the Buffalo region, and the magic of childhood, Aurora Waldorf School will celebrate the return of its annual Winter Faire this weekend. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14. The family-themed event will include storytelling, puppet shows, an enchanted castle, candle making, kid-powered jump rope making, crafting, delicious […]
DEC Continues Public Tree and Shrub Sale
The DEC’s Colonel William F. Fox Memorial Saratoga Tree Nursery annual spring seedling sale is open to the public and runs until May 12. Free Seedlings are also available for Youth Education Through the School Seedling Program until March 31.
West Falls Resident Sentenced for Sexual Crime
Erie County District Attorney John Flynn recently announced that 37-year-old Nicholas B. Turnquist of West Falls was sentenced to four years in prison for the rape of an underage victim. This sentence is followed by 10 years of post-release supervision. Turnquist, being older than 21 years old, engaged in sexual intercourse with a victim who was less than 17 years […]
Pacific Underground to host East Aurora Art Society
Pacific Underground Catering, located at 700 Main St. in East Aurora, will host an East Aurora Art Society exhibition from Jan. 12 through March 3 featuring work by society artist Amanda Falkowski. An artist reception will take place on Friday, Jan. 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. Viewing hours at Pacific […]
East Aurora Winter Market Opens at Poplar Hill
Farmers Market fans will be pleased to learn that the East Aurora Winter Market at Poplar Hill Estate will debut this month. The indoor monthly market will run through April 15. While not officially connected with the EAFM, both markets are supporting each other on social media and will feature many of the same vendors.
