Category: BUFFALO

Buffalo Gunman Pleads Guilty in Supermarket Shooting

BUFFALO, N.Y.—The gunman who fatally shot 10 shoppers and workers at a Buffalo supermarket pleaded guilty Monday to murder and hate-motivated terrorism charges, guaranteeing that he will spend the rest of his life in prison. Payton Gendron, 19, entered the plea Monday in a courthouse roughly two miles from the Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo where…


Buffalo Supermarket Shooter to Plead Guilty, Victims’ Lawyers Say

BUFFALO, N.Y.—The man who killed 10 people in a shooting at a Buffalo supermarket plans to plead guilty to all of the state charges against him, according to lawyers representing families of the victims. Payton Gendron, 19, is scheduled to appear in court Monday, according to court records. His lawyers didn’t respond to phone messages…


Massive Snowfall Buries Cars, Keeps Falling in Western NY

BUFFALO, N.Y.—Piles of snow, in some places taller than most people, buried parts of western and northern New York as a lake-effect storm pounded areas east of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario for a third straight day Saturday, with possibly even more to come. Snowfall totals as high as 77 inches (196 centimeters) were reported…


State of Emergency Declared Ahead of Storm That Could Dump 6 Feet of Snow

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday declared a state of emergency ahead of a major winter storm that could dump several feet of snow in Buffalo and other parts of western New York. In a statement, the governor declared an emergency in 11 counties after it was forecast that up to four feet of…


State of Emergency Declared in New York Ahead of Storm That Could Dump 6 Feet of Snow

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday declared a state of emergency ahead of a major winter storm that could dump several feet of snow in Buffalo and other parts of western New York. In a statement, the governor declared an emergency in 11 counties after it was forecast that up to four feet of…


State of Emergency Declared in NY Ahead of Storm That Could Dump 6 Feet of Snow

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency on Nov. 17 ahead of a major winter storm that could dump several feet of snow in Buffalo and other parts of western New York. In a statement, the governor declared an emergency in 11 counties after it was forecast that up to four feet…


Buffalo, Western New York Brace for Potentially Dangerous Storm

BUFFALO, N.Y.—New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency starting Thursday in parts of western New York ahead of a potentially dangerous bout of lake-effect snow. The National Weather Service forecast up to 4 feet (1.2 meters) of snow or more through Sunday that “may paralyze” the hardest-hit communities, including Buffalo, with periods…


TikTok Challenge Possibly Linked to Teens’ Deadly Car Crash

BUFFALO, N.Y.—A car crash that left four teenagers dead may have been linked to a TikTok challenge, a police commissioner said. A total of six teenagers were in a speeding Kia that crashed about 6:30 a.m. Monday, Buffalo police said. The car had been reported stolen Sunday night. All five of the passengers were ejected…


‘We Have to Start Valuing People Again,’ CompassCare CEO Says as Center Recovers From Firebombing

As CompassCare’s Buffalo office reopened months after being firebombed, Rev. Jim Harden, the president and CEO of the pregnancy service provider vows to continue their work and calls on Americans to value human lives. “This is the most important cultural moment in 150 years,” he told The Epoch Times. Respecting human lives including those unborn…


Fall Season Brings Unique Opportunities

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com As the seasons shift, make a plan to soak up the sights, smells and unique delights of fall. Discover Farm Fresh Autumn is an ideal time to celebrate our nation’s bounty by visiting farmers markets to marvel at the colors, textures and wonder of fresh produce. Take a farm…