Category: BUFFALO

Police Respond to ‘Mass Shooting’ at Upstate NY Supermarket, Suspect in Custody

Buffalo police were on the scene of a “mass shooting” at a supermarket on Saturday and a suspect was in custody, the Buffalo Police Department said on Twitter. The department said multiple people had been shot, but did not specify how many or the extent of their injuries. New York Governor Kathy Hochul said on…


Multiple People Shot at ‘Mass Shooting’ at Upstate NY Supermarket, Suspect in Custody

Buffalo police were on the scene of a “mass shooting” at a supermarket on Saturday and a suspect was in custody, the Buffalo Police Department said on Twitter. The department said multiple people had been shot, but did not specify how many or the extent of their injuries. New York Governor Kathy Hochul said on…


Buffalo Teacher Resigned, New York Union Keeps Taking Dues From Her Check; Now She’s Filed a Lawsuit

A second-grade public school teacher in Buffalo who resigned from her union last year after she claimed it did not help her gain a work-from-home exemption is taking the union to court to prevent it from taking membership dues out of her check. Jennifer Kumpf filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Northern…


Buffalo Officers Who Pushed 75-Year-Old Activist to the Ground Cleared by Arbitrator

Two police officers in Buffalo, New York, accused of using unnecessary force against an elderly protester in 2020 have been cleared by an arbitrator of wrongdoing. Officers Robert McCabe and Aaron Torgalski acted to protect themselves and only acted after Martin Gugino, the protester, ignored multiple commands, arbitrator John Selchick wrote in a 43-page decision….


The Return of the Buffalo

On a mild fall day in October 1907, a large buffalo bull by the name of Comanche arrived in Comanche County, Oklahoma, and was met at the train station by Quanah Parker, a Comanche Indian chief. Chief Quanah dressed in full war feathers, which wasn’t common since he had come off the war trail and…


Photographer Captures Terrified Lion Chased Up Tree by Herd of 100 Angry Buffalo in Kenya

What a scaredy-cat! This lion was caught on camera racing up a tree to escape from a herd of buffalo that had him outnumbered by a lot. Neelutpaul Barua, 39, from Mumbai, India, snapped photos of that so-called king of the jungle in quite a predicament while on a tour in Lake Nakuru National Park,…


Buffalo to Require Full Vaccination for Fans Beginning Oct. 31

Fans will have to be fully vaccinated in order to attend games in Buffalo beginning Oct. 31. The Bills made the announcement Tuesday, in compliance with a directive given by the Erie County Department of Health. The directive applies to Buffalo Sabres games, too. Further, fans are required to have a minimum of one vaccination…


Vaccine Mandatory for Buffalo Bills Games: NY County Executive

The county executive in Erie County, New York, suggested that COVID-19 vaccinations will be mandatory to attend Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres games in person. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, a Democrat, told news outlets Tuesday that “there is no God-given right to attend a football game.” “No Vaccine = No Entry” is what a…


Elderly Man Pushed by Buffalo Officers Sues City After Grand Jury Dismisses Charges

An elderly man who was pushed by police officers in New York last year is suing the city after a grand jury dismissed charges against the law enforcement officials. Martin Gugino, 75, is seeking a jury trial and damages, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court. In the 55-page filing, Gugino’s attorneys argue Buffalo…