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Source: Associated Press (AP)Published: Feb 27, 2026Link:https://apnews.com/article/buffalo-new-york-refugee-death-b2d29a7bdfaa0ffd99d4c6ba7e85e8a6 Police in New York are investigating the death of a nearly blind refugee from Myanmar after U.S. Border Patrol agents dropped him at a doughnut shop in Buffalo, according to AP. The article describes how friends and community members questioned why a vulnerable person was released in a […]
Mean Arms will pay $1.75 million to families of the 10 victims killed in the 2022 Buffalo mass shooting and stop selling its MA Lock device in New York. Attorney General Letitia James said the settlement is a step toward accountability. The gunman’s federal death penalty trial is set for August. Gun manufacturer agrees to […]
Published: Feb. 27, 2026Source: AP News The article reports that surveillance video shows Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a 56-year-old refugee from Myanmar with very limited vision, being dropped off by Border Patrol agents at a Tim Hortons in Buffalo on Feb. 19, 2026, after his release from the Erie County Holding Center. The video shows […]
Henry Smith, a 22-year-old from Lockport, accomplished a rare fitness feat—running every one of Buffalo’s 1,600 streets, totaling more than 680 miles. What started as a personal challenge to occupy his mind became a symbol of endurance and community exploration. Smith completed his final stretch before family and friends, celebrating months of dedication and thousands […]
James Cook ran for 132 yards and two touchdowns and the Buffalo Bills cruised to a 30-10 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday. Buffalo, coming off a 41-40 comeback win over Baltimore, needed no late rally in this one as the Bills (2-0) shut down Justin Fields and the Jets’ offense from the […]
Oishei Children’s Hospital in Buffalo will be renamed Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo in January 2026, following a record $50 million donation from billionaire philanthropist Tom Golisano. Hospital leaders expressed deep gratitude, citing the impact the funds will have on expanding health services for mothers, children, and infants. Golisano, founder of Paychex and former owner […]
Dr. Joel Durinka of Orchard Park, NY, has been charged with health care fraud as part of a $14.6 billion nationwide takedown involving over 320 individuals. Accused of billing Medicare for $29.6 million in unnecessary brace orders and $5.6 million in fraudulent telehealth visits, Durinka also allegedly fabricated medical records. He faces charges of conspiracy […]
The New York Court of Appeals in Rochester will hear arguments Tuesday as social media companies seek to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit tied to the 2022 mass shooting at a Buffalo Tops supermarket. Filed by the victims’ families, the suit claims that social media platforms played a role in the attack by promoting White […]
The Bills’ quest for the elusive Lombari Trophy will begin with a repeat of last year’s final home playoff game as the two 2024 MVP finalists, Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson face off, yet again. The good news for Buffalo is that despite a talented group of teams coming to Orchard Park, N.Y. — including […]
Fairport native Lucas West, a junior at SUNY Fredonia School of Music, will perform the National Anthem at the Buffalo Bills’ upcoming playoff game against the Ravens on Sunday. A Jazz Studies major specializing in voice, piano, and trombone, West is active in ensembles like the Fredonia Jazz Orchestra and the Trombone Choir. West previously […]
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