A squatter was given life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of two handymen on Buffalo’s East Side in April 2024. Dale Cummings, 33, murdered the two Bangladeshi handymen at a residence on the 100 block of Zenner Street on April 27, 2024. With the ongoing federal shutdown impacting SNAP benefits, the Niagara County Department of Social Services is referring those who rely on the program to use food pantries and other providers for assistance for the time being. Former U.S. Attorney Trini Ross will be one of the key leaders of Buffalo mayor-elect Sean Ryan’s transition team, he announced Thursday. The City of Dunkirk Police Department says they’re investigating a recent theft at the Willowbrook Cemetery after multiple flower vases were taken from gravesites. Bills general manager Brandon Beane said Wednesday, “I do believe we can win a championship with this roster,” after the Bills stood pat on a frenzied NFL trade deadline day.

Democratic Election Commissioner Lora Allen said Wednesday that there are nine uncounted absentee ballots for Lockport, with their wards unknown. The 3rd Ward race, with a margin of six votes so far, could be decided by those yet-to-be counted votes. The 1st Ward decision could also change as voting is finalized.

Buffalo City Comptroller Barbara Miller-Williams is once again warning that the deficit in the Queen City needs to be addressed. In a press release Wednesday afternoon, Miller-Williams pegged the Buffalo deficit at $14.7 million.

Members of the New York State Park Police assisted the New York Power Authority with the removal of a Lake Erie ice boom pontoon from the upper Niagara River rapids above the American Falls on Wednesday.

A plant shop on Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo is taking steps to help the community during a time of need. Put A Plant On It has transformed its free plant library into a free food library.

Bills general manager Brandon Beane said Wednesday, “I do believe we can win a championship with this roster,” after the Bills stood pat on a frenzied NFL trade deadline day.

Sabres host the Blues tonight, puck drops at 7.

An Atlantic City man pleaded guilty to trying to disarm a police officer who tried to arrest him following a burglary. 39 year old Jerome Younger faces a five-year prison sentence in the Sept. 6, 2024 incident, reports BreakingAC.com.
The homeowner was inside when Younger came banging on her door and then broke down her door, according to the original charges. When police arrived, Younger walked up to Officer Keith Jordan, grabbed his vest and pushed the officer to the ground, Jordan wrote in the affidavit. The officer was able to get control, but Younger continued to flail and strike officers as they tried to arrest him. Younger was brought under control with a taser.

Atlantic City Electric said it will work with Democratic Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill to reduce rising electricity costs around the state.According to the PRess of Atlantic City Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter pilot and four-term member of Congress, defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump, in the race for governor Tuesday.She has said that on her first day in office she will declare a state of emergency on utility costs and order a freeze on electricity rates, which have recently soared.

Stone Harbor Council member Ken Biddick says the borough is preparing an ordinance to add a municipal occupancy tax of 3% on hotels, motels and short-term rentals obtained through online apps like Airbnb and Vrbo.Biddick said the idea of using an occupancy tax as a new revenue stream for the borough came from the Stone Harbor Property Owners Association. His remarks came at the Borough Council’s Oct. 30 meeting; no ordinance has yet been introduced.

Atlantic County will hold a food distribution event Friday for residents who are enrolled in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which was suspended as a result of the ongoing government shutdown. The food distribution will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the county’s public works yard near Route 9 and Dolphin Avenue in Northfield. All participants must present their EBT card. People will be able to choose the items they need, which are being provided by the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, the county said.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has received several reports of a fish kill at Beuth Park Lake in Moberly. After investigating, MDC determined the incident was likely a natural fish kill, and there is no cause for public concern. MDC thanks the members of the public who reported the issue. Fish kills can occur naturally in Missouri and refer to the sudden death of fish in a lake or stream. Each year, MDC handles around 100 fish kills and other water quality events that pose a threat to fish, wildlife, and recreation. Of these events, 75 to 80 percent are caused by natural events, as is the case at Beuth Park Lake. The remaining events typically are the result of pollution, chlorinated water, or chemical spills that contaminate waterways.

The City of Kirksville says portable space heaters have become a popular way to heat single rooms or areas in a home. With colder temperatures arriving, the Kirksville Fire Department wants to remind residents of some simple ways to use these devices safely. Each year, the department responds to fires caused by the misuse of these heaters. Follow these recommendations to remain warm and safe this season:
Only buy a heater with the seal of a qualified testing laboratory.
Plug the heater directly into a wall outlet and never into an extension cord.
Keep the heater at least three feet away from anything that can burn, including people.
Choose a heater with a thermostat and overheat protection.
Place the heater on a solid, flat surface.
Make sure your heater has an auto shut-off function if it tips over.
Keep heaters out of the way of foot traffic and never block an exit.
Heaters should be turned off and unplugged when you leave the room or go to sleep.

In observance of Veterans Day, all Kirksville City offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The Kirksville Aquatic Center will be open for regular hours that day. The City of Kirksville would like to express its gratitude to the men and women who have served. We encourage residents to attend the Adair County Veterans Organizations’ Veterans Day Ceremony at 11:00 am on November 11 at the VFW Adair Post 2508, located at 21464 Parallel Road.

The City of Ark City says got pumpkins? Don’t toss them – share them! Our Public Services Administrative Assistant, Janessa, has a few hungry goats who would love to turn your leftover Halloween or fall pumpkins into a tasty treat.
Here’s how to help:
• Place pumpkins at your curb and let Janessa know they’re ready for pickup (call 620-441-4460 or email [email protected])
• Drop them off at Central Shop, 1401 W. Madison Ave.