East Aurora man sentenced to jail time after punching officer during DWI arrest BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An East Aurora man was sentenced to six months in jail followed by five years probation after assaulting a police officer during a DWI stop, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office announced…

Ken-Ton was 21 bus drivers short Monday morning “Like all school districts, Ken-Ton has been working to overcome challenges caused by a national shortage of bus drivers,” the school district wrote to News 4 during the afternoon. Source: Buffalo New York’s Latest News Ken-Ton was 21 bus drivers short…

Man killed outside bar in Newark The killing took place around 2:15 a.m. Saturday.        Source: Rochester New York Latest News Man killed outside bar in Newark

Colonie firm settles case of selling counterfeit batteries to military A Latham military vendor will pay a $75,000 fine to settle allegations that they sold counterfeit batteries to the Defense Logistics Agency, which manages supplies for various branches of the U.S. armed forces. Source: Times Unition Colonie firm settles case…

Michael Corso, state official and disability activist, dies at 61 Michael Corso, who moved from Brooklyn to attend college in Albany and spent the next 40 years in his adopted hometown as a leader in government, community service and activism for those with blindness and other disabilities, died early…

New York state's first methadone dosing unit opens in Sullivan County A new medication-assisted treatment center for opioid addiction opened in Monticello. In its first two weeks, it has had 25 patients. Source: Times Unition New York state's first methadone dosing unit opens in Sullivan County

Season of the witch: Witchcraft trials in New York state Due to skepticism from Dutch leaders, New York did not succumb to the witch hysteria that befell Salem, Mass. But there were a few high-profile cases. Source: Times Unition Season of the witch: Witchcraft trials in New York state

Home heating assistance available starting Nov. 1 Eligible households can receive one regular benefit per season and could also receive an emergency benefit if they are in danger of having their utility service shut off. Source: Buffalo New York’s Latest News Home heating assistance available starting Nov. 1

Two shot at party on Masten Avenue Anyone with information that could help police in their investigation is asked to call the Buffalo Police Department’s confidential tip line at (716) 847-2255. Source: Buffalo New York’s Latest News Two shot at party on Masten Avenue

Irondequoit man killed in West Ridge Road crash in Parma The driver was alone in the car.        Source: Rochester New York Latest News Irondequoit man killed in West Ridge Road crash in Parma