Drivers — and their tires — will finally find some relief from rough roads through an $8.7 million construction project aimed at improving highways throughout Niagara Falls. The LaSalle Expressway and part of the I-190 will be repaved through the project, creating a smoother driving experience.With Niagara Falls barrelling toward the start of the 2026 tourism season in just a few weeks, two items are topping the to-do list: potholes and trash.Former Depew medical practice Lancaster Medical LLC has agreed to pay $500,000 to resolve allegations that the company fraudulently obtained a Paycheck Protection Program loan in 2020 that they were ineligible for. Tonawanda Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a train Wednesday night.The individual was hit near Sheridan Drive and Military Road. No word on their condition. The Buffalo Sabres are back home after tying the series with Montreal Canadiens 2-2. Thursday's Game 5 will be at KeyBank Center, where the Sabres are looking to regain control on home ice.