Lawmakers voted on several topics that impact residents at Tuesday night’s town board meeting in Cheektowaga. The board voted to take a proposed local “good cause eviction” law to a public hearing.In South Dayton, residents voted against dissolution of the village government following a referendum held on Tuesday. If passed, the vote would have effectively dissolved the village’s government.A Buffalo man could face up to a decade in prison after police found him holding a firearm during a search on Thursday. Lorenzo Harris, 20, of Buffalo, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with illegal possession of a machine gun, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.Wildfires north of Lake Superior could impact Western New York’s air quality as winds shift, prompting alerts for those sensitive to smoky conditions.Catholic Charities of Buffalo says its 2026 Appeal raised more than 91% of its $8 million goal.The new Highmark Stadium is hosting another job fair July 17, as 200 workers are needed for Buffalo Bills game days this upcoming season.


