Memorial ride held for Lancaster man killed in motorcycle crash
LANCASTER, N.Y. — Nearly a week after Adam Curtis was killed in a motorcycle crash in Lancaster, friends and family of the 30-year-old gathered Sunday for a memorial ride in his honor. According to Lancaster Police, Adam was driving eastbound on Broadway on Monday night, July 28. His motorcycle...
10 Exciting Jazz Events in August Not to Miss!
August is here, and with it comes an exciting sprint to Labor Day filled with the vibrant sounds of jazz throughout our community. From rooftop vibes under the summer sky to New Orleans-style celebrations in the streets, this month offers something special for everyone. Whether you’re a longtime jazz enthusiast or...
Opportunity Knocks: 597-605 Elmwood Avenue
Sometimes “Truth is stranger than fiction.” That is the case with 597-605 Elmwood Avenue, which has left its immediate neighbors scratching their collective head for years. Missing owner, property damage, vagrants, closures, graffiti, garbage, 311 calls, drugs, ambulances, block club meetings… the list goes on and...
Man facing charges for taking airport vehicle on joyride through the airport
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — A man sparked chaos at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport after taking an airport vehicle for a joyride, leaving a trail of damage. An NFTA spokesperson says the man, who is from out of state, allegedly got into a cart that was left unattended with the keys still in it. Cell phone video...
Hamburg Pizzeria finds 142-year-old newspaper during renovation
HAMBURG, N.Y. — A local pizzeria is dishing out more than just slices these days — it’s serving up a piece of history nearly 150 years old. While renovating the front of Now Pizzeria on Main Street, a contractor made an unexpected discovery inside the walls: a crumbling newspaper from 1881.
A look at what’s new at the Erie County Fair this year
This weekend on In Focus, we're taking a closer look at county fairs across New York state. JoDee Kenney spoke with Jessica Underberg, CEO of the Erie County Fair, one of the top 20 fairs in the country. There are a lot of new things at this year's fair, including...
Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert issued for Niagara County man
YOUNGSTOWN, N.Y. — A Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert has been issued for Charles Barton Gray, a 76-year-old man who might be disorientated and in need of medical attention. The Niagara County Sheriff's Office said Gray was last seen on Milestrip Road in the Village of Blasdell at 2 p.m. Sunday. Gray was driving a 2016...
Cyclists complete 500-Mile ride across New York for cancer research
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — A journey more than 500 miles long found its finish line in Niagara Falls this weekend, as more than 250 cyclists completed a ride across New York state, all in the name of finding a cure for cancer. The annual ride raises money for cancer...
Negotiations on new lease for Tesla factory spark heated local backlash: ‘Sick of it’
"I want them to open up this process." Negotiations on new lease for Tesla factory spark heated local backlash: 'Sick of it' first appeared on The Cool Down .
New York under toxic air alert warning as skies coated with fine particles
The entire state of New York is under a toxic air alert after it was found that the skies are coated with fine particles.