A Lockport-based electrical transformer manufacturer wants to go on a $2.44 million expansion to boost its production capacity. Buffalo Transformer Services, which has been based at 10 Simonds St. for the past five years, is looking to buy the building and 1.2-acre parcel it’s currently housed in. Lockport Mayor John Lombardi III let his temper loose at a common council work session on Wednesday, shouting at aldermen who were reluctant to sponsor a repeat resolution from Congressman Nick Langworthy to oppose banning natural gas in future building construction. A 17-year-old driver who caused a crash that injured a 15-year-old waiting for a school bus on Beattie Avenue last month is now facing several charges, including possession of ghost gun parts. An Orchard Park woman is reportedly in critical condition after she allegedly drove an e-scooter drunk Wednesday night and crashed. Police responded to the intersection of S. Buffalo Street and Armor Duells Road around 9:30 p.m. The Buffalo Zoo is kicking off the fall season with the launch of Brew at the Zoo: Country Night and the return of Boo at the Zoo.

Lockport Mayor John Lombardi III let his temper loose at a common council work session on Wednesday, shouting at aldermen who were reluctant to sponsor a repeat resolution from Congressman Nick Langworthy to oppose banning natural gas in future building construction.

A 17-year-old driver who caused a crash that injured a 15-year-old waiting for a school bus on Beattie Avenue last month is now facing several charges, including possession of ghost gun parts.

A 67-year-old man is dead after a two vehicle collision involving a propane delivery truck occurred in the Town of Pavilion, according to the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office.

Unemployed New Yorkers will see a significant boost in their weekly unemployment checks starting next week, as the state raises the maximum benefit from $500 to more than $800.

A long-anticipated moment has arrived at the new Buffalo Bills stadium: grass is going down.

A pedestrian died Wednesday night, after she was struck by an SUV in Hamilton Township. BreakingAC.com reports 56 year old Debbie Rice of Pittsgrove was traveling west on Route 322 at about 7:38 p.m., when she struck a woman trying to cross the street near Custard Castle, according to the preliminary investigation. There are no designated crosswalks in that area, police said. Deserie Cincotti, 48, of Buena, was pronounced dead at the scene.

In Egg Harbor Township the ongoing federal government shutdown has impacted several airports around the country, including Philadelphia and Newark.However, Atlantic City International Airport had not seen any issues related to the shutdown as of Wednesday afternoon, the South Jersey Transportation Authority said.

Lower Township is laying down the law for riders of e-bikes and e-scooters, as well as other powered bikes and low-speed vehicles, saying they’ll have to conform to traffic laws or face penalties.On Monday, Oct. 6, the Township Council passed an ordinance with no public comment establishing regulations for operating electric bikes and scooters. The ordinance also includes small, motorized bikes and low-speed vehicles or golf carts.

South Jersey Gas will finish paving Monday and Tuesday along Seashore Road, south of the Cape May Canal, associated with a previous gas main installation, Cape May County officials said.According to the Press of Atlantic City work will begin at New England Road and extend south toward Stimpson Lane, the county said Wednesday in a news release.Southbound traffic along Seashore will be detoured onto New England Road west to Bayshore Road then continue south to Stimpson Lane back to Seashore, the county said. Northbound traffic will be maintained.Work will happen from 7am to 5 pm.

Distracted driving resulted in a single-vehicle crash in Macon County yesterday. The Highway Patrol says a 33 year old man from Moberly was distracted by his cell phone while he was on highway 63, four miles south of Excello, when he familed to negotiate a curve, went off the left side of the road, and overturned. He went to Moberty Regional Medical Center for treatment of moderate injuries.

Kirksville Mayor Zac Burden signed a proclamation recognizing Fire Prevention Week from October 5 to 11, 2025. This annual observance is organized by the National Fire Protection Association to inform about life-saving topics. This year’s theme is “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” Most of the electronics used in homes daily – including smartphones, tablets, laptops, power tools, and toys – are powered by lithium-ion batteries, which, if misused, damaged, or improperly charged, can overheat, start a fire, or explode.

in honor of United States Army Chief Warrant Officer Three Andrew “Drew” Gunnison Cully, Governor Mike Kehoe ordered U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at government buildings in the State of Missouri for one full day on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from sunrise to sunset. On September 17, Chief Warrant Officer Andrew Cully tragically died in the line of duty alongside three other courageous Night Stalkers from the 4th Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), while conducting an aviation training exercise near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following date:
Monday, October 13, 2025, in observance of Columbus Day. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.