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Police Release Identity of Man Who Died After Jump from Erie Canal Bridge
Authorities have identified the individual who died following an incident at the Lockport Railroad Bridge on June 9th. According to...
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Jun 18


Niagara Falls Man Sentenced to Federal Prison in Cocaine Distribution Case
A Niagara Falls resident has been sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison following his conviction on drug distribution...
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Jun 18


Drunken Argument Ends with Man Holding Knife, Threatens to Kill Neighbor
Niagara Falls Police responded to the 2900 block of Niagara Avenue around 8:45am on June 15th after reports of a fight. Upon arrival,...
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Jun 18


Woman Arrested After Attacking Man at Traffic Stop
Niagara Falls Police were dispatched to assist other officers in making a traffic stop on the 2500 block of Falls Street around 11:30pm...
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Jun 18


Woman Swings Purse and Smashes Officer in the Face
Niagara Falls Police responded to the Sure Stay Hotel on the 9100 block of Niagara Falls Boulevard around 9pm on June 14th after reports...
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Jun 18


BBB Warns Young Job Seekers About Surge in Employment Scams in New York
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is sounding the alarm about a growing wave of job-related scams, particularly targeting young adults....
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Jun 18


Suspect Pretends to Own Property After Destroying Security Cameras
Niagara Falls Police responded to the 6700 block of Buffalo Avenue around 8pm on June 14th for a premises check that was later changed to...
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Jun 17


Man Charged After Bloody Assault at 'No Kings' Rally in Buffalo
Screenshot from WKBW A local man is facing charges following an altercation during Saturday’s “No Kings” protest held at Niagara Square....
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Jun 17


Ancient Dinosaur Egg Examined After Discovery in Upstate New York
Screenshot courtesy of News 10 A rare 70 to 80-million-year-old dinosaur egg has surfaced in Upstate New York. Thought to be from a...
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Jun 16


Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education Meeting Summary 6/12/2025
Special to Niagara Action Dr. Lloyd A. Holmes, president of SUNY Niagara, introduced himself to the board of education. Dr. Holmes was...
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Jun 16


Border Patrol Officers Seize $230,000 Worth of Marijuana at Buffalo Bridge Border Crossing
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Peace Bridge border crossing in Buffalo intercepted a significant marijuana...
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Jun 16


Inmate at Niagara County Correctional Facility Charged After Assaulting Officers
Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti announced the arrest of 31-year-old Anderson Davis III, an inmate at the Niagara County...
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Jun 16


High School in Niagara County Evacuated; Threat Deemed Non-Credible
A written threat discovered at Lockport High School on Friday afternoon prompted an evacuation of students and staff, but authorities...
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Jun 16


New 'No Touch' Driving Law Now in Effect Across New York State
As of June 5th, 2025, New York State has enacted a stricter "No Touch" law aimed at curbing distracted driving. The updated legislation...
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Jun 16


Feds Dismantle Major Drug Trafficking Operation Spanning Across New York State
A federal investigation has uncovered a large-scale drug trafficking operation that funneled massive quantities of illegal drugs through...
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Jun 16


Niagara Falls Firefighters Tackle Blaze Deep in Niagara Gorge
A fire in the Niagara Gorge on Saturday tested both the firefighting and technical rescue skills of Niagara Falls Fire Department...
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Jun 16


$50,000 Powerball Ticket Sold at Niagara Falls 7-Eleven
One lucky lottery player in Niagara Falls is holding a ticket worth $50,000 after Saturday night’s Powerball drawing, according to the...
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Jun 15


Man Sentenced to 23 Years to Life in Gruesome Killing of Niagara Falls Woman
A Lockport man will spend the next 23 years to life in prison for the gruesome stabbing death of a Niagara Falls mother, in what...
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Jun 13


Niagara Falls Man Shot by Police Five Years After Shooting Girlfriend at Local Restaurant
A Niagara Falls man with a violent criminal past has been arrested and charged in connection with an officer-involved shooting that...
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Jun 13


Woman Pleads Guilty in Hit-and-Run that Critically Injured E-Bicyclist in Niagara Falls
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced that Amber N. Clark, 43, of North Tonawanda, has pleaded guilty to vehicular...
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Jun 13


Man Threatens to Beat Up Neighbor: 'I’m on your ass bitch'
Niagara Falls Police responded to the 500 block of 71st Street around 7:30pm on June 9th after reports of a neighbor dispute. Upon...
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Jun 13


Shopper Unable to Pay for Food Freaks Out on Security; Forcibly Arrested by Niagara Falls Police
Niagara Falls Police responded to Tops on Portage Road around 1:15pm on June 10th after reports of an unknown problem. Upon arrival,...
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Jun 13


Top 10 Tick Hotspots Across New York State as Bites Explode
Photo credit Erik Karitas If you're spending time outdoors in New York, some regions pose a significantly higher risk for tick bites,...
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Jun 13


North Tonawanda Man Indicted on Federal Drug and Firearm Charges
A 31-year-old man from North Tonawanda is facing federal charges after authorities recovered illegal drugs, a firearm, and cash during a...
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Jun 13
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