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Two inmates charged with murder in July 4 Holding Center homicide
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (467+ words) Two men who were being held in the Erie County Holding Center are now charged with second degree murder in the death of a third inmate, Erie County District Attorney Michael Keane announced Thursday. Investigators allege shortly before 11 a.m. on the…...
Main-Transit Fire Department gets ready for annual fundraiser, competition
35+ min ago (178+ words) Local firefighters will test their skills while competing to be the fastest team on Friday. Slo-Pokes is an annual tradition hosted throughout all of New York State that started in the 1950s. The Main-Transit Fire Department in Amherst is one of…...
Mubenga, Hawkins named in sexual harassment claim
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (281+ words) Former Buffalo Public Schools Superintendent Pascal Mubenga and School Board member Lewis "Muki" Hawkins have been accused of sexually harassing a school district employee, according to a Notice of Claim filed Thursday. Attorneys representing Buffalo Public Schools Chief Equity and…...
Diocese issues statement on priest accused of child porn, explaining Nowak’s status
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (252+ words) The Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo has issued a statement explaining why a priest now federally charged with child porn possession has remained on their payroll since his initial suspension in 2019. Jeffrey Nowak was charged last week with receipt and…...
Mubenga, Hawkins named in sexual harassment lawsuit
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (247+ words) Former Buffalo Public Schools Superintendent Pascal Mubenga and School Board member Lewis "Muki" Hawkins have been accused of sexually harassing a school district employee, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday. Attorneys representing Buffalo Public Schools Chief Equity and Governance Officer…...
BPS board shows confidence in interim superintendent, confusion over Mubenga resignation
13+ hour, 6+ min ago (413+ words) Buffalo Public Schools haven’t wasted time finding a new superintendent after Pascal Mubenga’s resignation Monday. Ebony Prophet-Bullock has been officially approved as interim superintendent, as of the board of education’s regular meeting Wednesday. Board Member Stephon Wright is highly anticipating…...
Local GOP state lawmakers say energy policy working against businesses
14+ hour, 25+ min ago (597+ words) When it comes to straining New York State’s outdated energy grid and the threat of less reliability and higher prices, don’t blame the high energy consumers. Blame the state’s policies. That’s what two Niagara County state lawmakers are suggesting as…...
Upcoming Local Shows for 7/17 - 7/23
19+ hour, 1+ min ago (196+ words) BTPM The Bridge aims to amplify the local music scene by highlighting live music and featuring regional artists on our station. Check out our list of upcoming live performances from artists with roots in Western New York and Southern Ontario,…...
NYS Inspector General visits Buffalo, reflects on role in public service
20+ hour, 46+ min ago (212+ words) New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang visited Buffalo to moderate a panel discussion Tuesday centered on 250 years of public service in honor of America’s semiquincentennial. Lang told BTPM News she wanted the panel, in large part, to encourage the…...
Canisius University launches 'Canisius Computes' program for all incoming students
21+ hour, 5+ min ago (261+ words) Canisius University is beginning a new program for its incoming freshman class called “Canisius Computes,” which provides all incoming students with a MacBook Air for their time at the university. "We've had a laptop loaner program for some time, always…...