Amherst Bee

07/23/2025

07/17/2025

🔥 WIN the Ultimate Backyard Bar-BEE-Que! 🔥

Labor Day is coming… and we’ve got your cookout covered!

🐝 Bee Group Newspapers is giving ONE lucky winner a full BBQ prize package for Saturday, August 30th—including:

🍔 A grill package with all the fixings from Butcher Dave's
🍪 Cookies from Cookie JARZ Bakeshop
🔥 A brand new grill from Elma Hardware
🥤 Pepsi, Gatorade & bottled water from Macy's Place Pizzeria
🎲 Backyard games from Clayton's Toys
🧀 A charcuterie tray from Foodie's Pantry
…and more!

🗓️ Winner chosen on August 22, 2025!
🎁 Prize delivered on Saturday, Aug. 30!

📝 HOW TO ENTER:
👉 Go to https://www.beenews.com/bbq/
👉 Or fill out the printed entry form in our newspapers
📬 All mail-in entries must be postmarked by 8/16/25 – NO EXCEPTIONS!
⭐ BONUS: Get 1 extra entry by visiting any participating sponsor and asking for their Bonus Code Word! (Only one bonus code allowed per household)

Let us help you host the best Labor Day party in town! 🕶️🌭

07/16/2025

Residents are being warned about the Giant Hogweed, an invasive species that has been found on Two Mile Creek Road in Tonawanda, Sweet Home Road in Amherst, Orchard Park, Silver Creek and near creek beds.
https://www.beenews.com/amherst_bee/news/giant-hogweeds-invade-western-new-york/article_e4ae9268-d075-4a49-a43b-c8f499277eef.html

07/15/2025

The Old Home Days Parade will take place tonight, Tuesday, July 15 along Main Street in the Village of Williamsville. The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m., with road closures starting at 6 p.m. The parade kicks off Old Home Days, which runs through Friday.
Main Street between Youngs Road and Union Road will be closed to all traffic for the parade.
The Amherst Police Department encourages motorists to plan ahead and use alternate routes to avoid delays.

07/15/2025

For 36 years, the Food Shuttle of WNY has served individuals and families dealing with food insecurity in Western New York due in great part to the work of their dedicated volunteer team.
https://www.beenews.com/amherst_bee/news/food-shuttle-of-wny-celebrates-volunteers/article_3348a23f-0918-42b7-b4c3-e94e2859cbd6.html

07/14/2025

JUST IN: Officer-involved shooting under investigation in Amherst. At approximately 5 p.m. Saturday, July 12, officers with the Amherst Police Department responded to a 911 call regarding a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 4800 block of Bailey Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers encountered an adult male suspect armed with a knife. During the encounter, the suspect stabbed one of the responding officers. In response to the immediate threat of deadly force, another officer discharged their firearm, striking the suspect.
Both the injured officer and the suspect were transported to the Erie County Medical Center for treatment. The officer was treated for stab wounds and later released. The suspect is currently in stable condition at ECMC, under police custody.
The incident is under active investigation by the Amherst Police Department in conjunction with the Erie County District Attorney’s Office and the New York State Attorney General’s Office.
The officers involved were equipped with body-worn cameras, and the department and the Erie County District Attorney’s Office are in the process of reviewing the video footage. Portions of the videos will be released at a later time.
The department said it appreciates the public’s patience as we complete a thorough and transparent investigation into this critical incident. No further information will be released at this time.

07/14/2025

The Diocese of Buffalo has announced that Denise Amato of Saints Peter & Paul School in Williamsville has received the esteemed Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching.
https://www.beenews.com/amherst_bee/news/local-educator-recognized-with-golden-apple-award/article_646b2663-b15d-4847-8c37-ae4ba5ecb9ca.html

07/13/2025

All across the country teachers try to get the opportunity to represent their schools on a national level. This summer, Williamsville North High School Teacher Sherry Gibson was one of five teachers selected nationwide to participate in the C-SPAN Classroom Teacher Fellowship Program.
https://www.beenews.com/amherst_bee/news/williamsville-north-teacher-selected-for-national-teacher-program/article_cb31aafe-f285-4ea2-881a-9b17ae6d7699.html

07/12/2025

Breaking News: Amherst police are on scene at a home on North Bailey Avenue near the Boulevard for an alleged domestic violence call. According to witnesses, an officer was allegedly injured along with a suspect.

07/12/2025

Fire crews in Amherst responded to two different house fires over the July Fourth holiday weekend.
https://www.beenews.com/amherst_bee/news/two-house-fires-over-the-holiday-weekend-kept-crews-busy/article_ed0af976-ad23-4e67-9a01-6e5b32680c20.html

07/11/2025

At approximately 10:54 a.m. earlier today, the West Seneca Police Department responded to the SPCA Serving Erie County at 300 Harlem Road for a report of threats made over the phone. Staff reported receiving a call from Savio Serrano, 27, of Buffalo, who allegedly threatened to kill staff and "shoot up" the SPCA.
https://www.beenews.com/east_aurora_bee/news/three-arrested-after-man-threatens-to-shoot-up-spca/article_92f2295d-c246-4fd5-9ab1-6483424cd145.html

07/11/2025

Camp Invention, a nonprofit summer day camp for kids entering kindergarten to sixth grade, returned to Amherst this summer from July 7 to 11 at St. Benedict’s School, located at 3980 Main St.
https://www.beenews.com/amherst_bee/news/camp-invention-returns-to-amherst/article_ad3812d0-810a-4932-b53f-c9e194c4a1bf.html