Lockport Mayor John Lombardi III said he is in no hurry to fill the vacancy for his confidential secretary after Paula Halladay Travis, who last held the position, was terminated following her arrest on welfare fraud charges last month. An increase in vandalism and the alleged assault of a town employee at several West Seneca parks has town officials looking for solutions.Buffalo is planning to spend $1 million on new turnout gear for city firefighters. Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan wants to buy protective gear without PFAS, also known as forever chemicals.The Sabres and the Canadiens square off again tonight in NHL playoff action. The puck drops at 7pm. After months of anticipation, we now know who the Buffalo Bills will play in the first game at the new Highmark Stadium. The NFL and the team confirmed Monday that the Bills will play the Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football to start Week 2 of the season.