western New York News

Western New York Governments Seek Federal Aid After Record Snowfall

Communities in western New York are tallying the costs of last month’s epic snowstorm to see if it meets the threshold for federal assistance. The storm cost Erie County government at least $7.5 million in damage, overtime and snow removal …

Changes Set for Dangerous Western New York Intersection

State transportation officials say changes are being made to improve safety at a rural intersection in western New York where a collision claimed the lives of three young people last month. The Department of Transportation says work is scheduled to …

Frog Phobic Gets $1.6M Over Runoff Flooding

A western New York man will get $1.6 million to settle a dispute that left him hopping mad when flooding from a nearby development left him inundated by frogs. The award settles a seven-year legal battle involving Paul Marinaccio, the …

Missing Tire Leads to DWI Charge for New York Woman

State police say a 56-year-old western New York woman was nearly three times over the legal limit for drunk driving when troopers spotted her traveling with one of her front tires missing. Authorities say troopers stopped Roxanne Tallman’s vehicle Saturday …

New York Gunmaker Cited After Worker’s Finger Amputated

A western New York firearms manufacturer faces up to $148,000 in penalties after a worker’s finger was amputated by a machine earlier this year. The Post-Standard of Syracuse reports that U.S. Occupational Safety Health Administration officials in Syracuse say Crosman …

Fatal Accident at New York Jell-O Museum Brings Lawsuit

The estate of an 81-year-old man who died after falling off a lift at the Jell-O Museum in western New York has filed a lawsuit. Rochester media outlets report that the lawsuit filed in federal court in Rochester earlier this …