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Hamburg SunNot rated
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Fed over Erie County sheriff's helicopter resurfaces, prompts confrontations

A $19,500 transportation bill associated with multimillion-dollar sheriff's helicopter purchases produced a noisy confrontation, accusations of political stunts and stonewalling. See videos here.

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WGRZNot rated
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Sheriff's Office asks for help finding missing Clarence man

The Erie County Sheriff's Office is asking residents to keep an eye out for a 46-year-old who was reported missing in Clarence.

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Hamburg SunNot rated
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Jimmy Carter defeats Gerald Ford in 1976 presidential election | From the archives

Today in the archives: Jimmy Carter defeats Gerald Ford to become the 39th president of the United States; a popular Erie County Sheriff suffers a stunning landslide defeat; and more.

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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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WGRZNot rated
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How schools are chosen as polling places and the care taken by the Erie County Board of Elections

How are schools chosen to be polling places? County election officials in New York face challenges balancing election mandates and school security.

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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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WGRZNot rated
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Radiological testing in Erie County Southtowns finds no significant concerns, officials say

Officials say most radiological testing in the Southtowns is complete, with the majority of properties requiring no further action.

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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Hamburg SunNot rated
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To no one's surprise, Erie County's comptroller confirms he's running for county executive

Whenever he has been asked about his interest, Kevin Hardwick has said it didn't make sense to play coy about wanting to be being considered for the top job.

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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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WKBW-TVNot rated
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Steven Meyer declares victory in race for Erie County Clerk

Steven Meyer has declared victory for Erie County Clerk over Republican incumbent Michael Kearns, with 96.93% with the vote counted.

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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
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WGRZNot rated
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SPCA Serving Erie County offering free pet adoptions for military members

The SPCA Serving Erie County is waiving adoption fees for veterans and active military from Nov. 7-14.

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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 8 Amplification: 0

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Amherst BeeNot rated
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Poloncarz signs Erie County Small Business Enterprise Utilization law

Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined today by Legislator Taisha St. Jean Tard (2nd District) as he signed the Erie County Small Business Enterprise Utilization Act into law.

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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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WIVB-TVNot rated
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Poloncarz hosts town hall on proposed county budget

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz was at Lackawanna City Hall Monday night, where he held a town hall meeting regarding the county's proposed 2027 budget. Poloncarz said that the purpose behind Monday's...

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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Amherst BeeNot rated
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Voters decide federal, state and local races

Voters headed to the polls Nov. 3 to choose candidates in federal, state and local races across the Tonawandas and Kenmore. The ballot included contests for the U.S. House of Representatives, governor, attorney general, state...

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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Health
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Amherst BeeNot rated
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ECDOH urges flu vaccine for everyone ages 6 months and older for flu season

The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) is reminding all residents ages 6 months and older that it is time to get a flu vaccine.

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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 8 Amplification: 0

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Crime and Justice
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WGRZNot ratedWIVB-TVNot rated
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Hamburg man sentenced for sending inappropriate messages to minor

Ezechiel Travis, 39, has been sentenced to an indeterminate sentence of up to 7 years in prison. He is also required to register as a sex offender.

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  • WIVB-TV Hamburg man sentenced after sending indecent texts to minor

    BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Hamburg man was sentenced to 2 1/3 to 7 years in prison for sending indecent texts to a minor, the Erie County District Attorney's Office said Monday. Officials said 39-year-old Ezechiel...

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Crime and Justice
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Amherst BeeNot rated
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Man convicted of sexual conduct against a child in Cheektowaga

A jury found Chad Grant, 47, of Lewiston, guilty of one count of course of sexual conduct against a child in the second degree, a Class D felony, Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced.

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DOJ sending 1,000 election monitors to all 50 states

The Justice Department said Tuesday it will deploy about 1,000 election monitors to all 50 states for the first time ever to watch the polls. The Department of Justice announced the largest voting-monitoring effort in its history, made...

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Truth score: 90 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 16 Reliability: 70 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -6Sensationalism: 1 Amplification: 0

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WIVB-TVNot rated
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Skimming device found at West Seneca Dollar Tree

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Erie County Department of Social Services has issued a warning after uncovering a skimming device at a Dollar Tree in West Seneca. According to the department, this affects EBT cardholders who visited the...

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Hamburg SunNot rated
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Map: Election Day polling stations for Erie and Niagara counties | 2026 general election

Still not sure where your local polling places are? Here is a map of Erie and Niagara county stations.

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Local
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WGRZNot rated
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Crews search Lake Erie after boat found unattended in Hamburg

Rescue crews searched about 25 square miles of Lake Erie after a boat was found unattended near Old Lake Shore Road in Hamburg.

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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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A tiny Ohio town just found a way to make data centers pay

In a state of post-election bliss, John Nicely drove his daily school bus route on Wednesday morning through the tiny town of Perry, Ohio, a few miles south of Lake Erie. “So, when are you taking down the signs, Mr. Nicely?” his...

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Truth score: 55 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 71 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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