Tonawanda, nY (WBEN) Captain Corey J. Flatau, a 19-year member of the Town of Tonawanda Police Department and combat veteran, has been selected as the new chief, succeeding Chief James P. Stauffiger, who will retire on Feb. 19, 2026. The Town of Tonawanda Town Board will meet in special session on Monday, Feb. 2, at 4 p.m., to vote on the appointment. The meeting will take place at the Kenmore-Tonawanda Municipal Building, 2919 Delaware Ave., Kenmore.
A Town of Tonawanda native, Flatau (FLAY-toh), 44, attended Hoover Elementary and Middle schools, Kenmore West High School, and earned degrees from SUNY Niagara and SUNY Brockport.
“I have the utmost confidence in his ability to lead the department, and he is certainly well-qualified for this leadership role,” said Town Supervisor Joseph H. Emminger…