2021-07-29

Gallivan urges residents to help ensure fair redistricting in New York

State Sen. Patrick M. Gallivan is urging residents to make their voices heard in how legislative and congressional districts are redrawn to help ensure fair representation in state and federal government for our region and across New York. Once every 10 years, the state is required to draw new district lines that reflect population and demographic changes reported in the […]

Woman sentenced for stealing more than $15,000 from Lancaster non-profit

Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced that 51-year-old Bridget M. Mitchell, of Buffalo, was sentenced before State Supreme Court Judge Paul B. Wojtaszek to three years of probation. The defendant admitted to stealing a total of $15,966.07 while employed as a supervisor for a non-profit organization in the Town of Lancaster. The theft was discovered after the defendant […]

Attorney General James calls for better car seat safety standards

New York Attorney General Letitia James co-led a coalition of 18 attorneys general in calling on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to take stronger measures to protect children while traveling in car seats. NHTSA is the federal agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation that regulates child car seats. In a letter sent to both NHTSA and the DOT, […]

Pepsi and Duff’s Famous Wings offer free wings for National Chicken Wing Day

Amid a nationwide chicken wing shortage, Pepsi is celebrating National Chicken Wing Day by giving away free wings. From noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 29, customers who buy a 20 oz. fountain cup of Pepsi or Diet Pepsi at select Duff’s locations will receive a free 5-piece order of wings – dine-in only and one per customer, while supplies […]

News Brief

With the region slowly emerging from the restrictions imposed by the pandemic, the Alzheimer’s Association Western New York has announced plans to return to in-person engagement. Local staff will return to the office on Monday, Aug. 2, at 6215 Sheridan Drive, Suite 100, Williamsville. The public is welcome to enter the office for care consultations, to retrieve informational materials, to […]

Earhart fire was example of true community effort

Bee Editorial

Everyone’s attention was turned toward Earhart Drive on Tuesday, July 20, as dark plumes of smoke rose from Premium PPE. While the building suffered severe damage, thanks to the efforts of approximately 40 fire companies, 10 various government agencies and the generosity and support of surrounding residents and neighbors, the fire was extinguished and no injuries or illness were sustained. […]

Spindle Items



..FREE FUN FEST — Holy Mother of the Rosary Cathedral, 6298 Broadway (between Schwartz and Ransom roads), Lancaster, will host an afternoon of outdoor summer fun, food and festivities for the kids and parents alike from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 31. The kids can jump in the bounce house, try their hand at sidewalk art, have their faces […]

Out of the Past

100 Years AgoAug. 4, 1921 Joseph R. Adolf, prominent resident of the Third Ward, was elected Trustee of the Board of Education, at the annual school meeting held in the School Street high school building, Tuesday evening. A total of 178 votes were cast, one of the largest number polled at any school trustee election held in the local district. […]

Time to reform New York’s Bail Reform Law




On Jan. 1, 2020, significant changes to New York’s criminal justice system, including the elimination of cash bail and pre-trial detention for most criminal offenses, took effect. Under legislation passed by the Senate and Assembly, and signed by the governor, more than 90% of crimes became eligible for mandatory release, including manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, violent assault and burglary. While some […]

Career opportunities to make an impact available at People Inc.

When someone lives with an intellectual and developmental disability, they may need help with everyday tasks. People Inc., a health and human services agency, is seeking staff to provide supports to people primarily in its residential and day programs. Developmental disability service providers across the state are facing a staffing shortage to fill this vital need. Recently, People Inc. created […]