BTPM Staff

Buffalo police arrested a 22-year-old man and four teenagers in connection with an armed robbery that occurred late Thursday night at Canisius University.

A recount by hand will be held Monday, November 24 for one of the seats on the Orchard Park Town Council. The two contenders for that seat are separated by just eight votes.

Amherst-based health insurance provider Independent Health is announcing a new affiliation with Albany-based MVP Health Care.Together, the organizations will serve nearly one million members across New York and Vermont.

Buffalo Mayor-Elect Sean Ryan met Monday with senior budget officials in Albany discuss the city’s fiscal status, and begin outlining his plans for addressing a deep budget deficit.

New York State Police are investigating a fatal collision involving a Jamestown student and a school bus from the Panama School District which happened Monday morning in Jamestown.

Members of the House were expected to return to Washington by Wednesday to vote on the deal that would end the federal shutdown for now. Opinions on the agreement are mixed among two local congressmen.

The Buffalo Sabres announced Friday, Nov. 7 that captain Rasmus Dahlin is taking a leave of absence and returning to Sweden for a personal matter.

Democrat Shawn Lavin defeated Republican challenger Dan Gagliardo in a spirited race for Amherst Town Supervisor, while his party scored wins in the race for two seats on the town board.

While they took disappointing losses in Amherst and in the Erie County Comptroller's race. Erie County Republicans enjoyed wins in two Southtowns suburbs.

State Senator Rob Ortt wants to repeal existing legislation that allows for the early release from parole supervision before a term expires. The North Tonawanda Republican suggests without early release, a Buffalo woman might still be alive.