Dog tracks down accused bank robber in 22 minutes Using a K-9, Troy police tracked down a suspected bank robber minutes after a SEFCU Bank was robbed. Source: Times Unition Dog tracks down accused bank robber in 22 minutes

Where Erie County residents can obtain free COVID test kits this week (WIVB) — Erie County passed out COVID test kits to be distributed amongst area residents this past week. Some will also be distributing KN95 masks. Distribution is on a first come, first served basis and will occur…

Code Blue 32 for Buffalo and Southern Erie County activated Saturday night and Sunday BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Warming shelters will open tonight and Sunday as a Code Blue 32 for Buffalo and Southern Erie County is activated. Code Blue Clients can get bus tickets to Code Blue shelters at the…

Nassau man accused of biting off woman's ear while beating her A man bit part of a woman’s ear off while beating her Saturday, Green Island police said. Source: Times Unition Nassau man accused of biting off woman's ear while beating her

25-year-old shot in apparent Buffalo home invasion BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 25-year-old Buffalo man was shot and taken to the hospital Friday evening after he was shot during an apparent home invasion. Buffalo Police said the shooting happened just after 6 p.m. in the 300 block of 15th…

Bethlehem Council welcomes DeCancio to post  Bethlehem Town Board Councilman David R. DeCancio is the first Latino to ever be elected in the position Source: Times Unition Bethlehem Council welcomes DeCancio to post

Valve replacement means water interruption for part of Troy Water service will be interrupted for residents on 3rd and 4th Streets between Harrison Street and Canal Avenue. Work is expected to continue through 7 p.m. Source: Times Unition Valve replacement means water interruption for part of Troy

Victor Ahonen Duals Wrestling Tournament at Victor High School Victor Ahonen Duals Wrestling Tournament raises money for Camp Good Days and Special Times.        Source: Rochester New York Latest News Victor Ahonen Duals Wrestling Tournament at Victor High School

10 WNY hospitals ordered to stop non-essential, ​non-urgent elective procedures for at least two weeks ALBANY, N.Y. (WIVB) — The New York State Department of Health announced Saturday afternoon that 40 hospitals statewide will have to suspend non-essential, ​non-urgent elective procedures for a minimum of two weeks due to…

Group buys, protects land around Tomhannock Reservoir watershed The state Department of Environmental Conservation and Rensselaer Land Trust have acquired two parcels totaling 120 acres of land to protect the watershed around the Tomhannock Reservoir which provides drinking water for 135,000 people including those in the nearby city of…