Cheektowaga Bee

05/30/2026

The Erie County Fair is now accepting nominations for two special recognition programs celebrating individuals who serve their communities and country. Click below to learn more:

The Erie County Fair is now accepting nominations for two special recognition programs celebrating individuals who serve their communities and country. Community members are encouraged to nominate deserving firefighters, veterans,

05/29/2026

New York is eliminating longstanding restrictions on dancing in bars and restaurants, ending a policy that required liquor license applicants to disclose whether patrons would be allowed to dance.

05/29/2026

Erie County Senior Services and the Center for Elder Law & Justice will host the annual Elder Law Day on Tuesday, June 2, at the Buffalo Niagara Marriott, 1340 Millersport Highway, Amherst.

Erie County Senior Services and the Center for Elder Law & Justice will host the annual Elder Law Day on Tuesday, June 2, at the Buffalo Niagara Marriott, 1340 Millersport

05/29/2026

It’s the latest spending plan in 16 years, but on Wednesday night state lawmakers finally passed the legislation to enact the 2026-27 New York state budget. Click below for the full story:

It’s the latest spending plan in 16 years, but on Wednesday night state lawmakers finally passed the legislation to enact the 2026-27 New York state budget.

05/29/2026

Sponsored by: Ride for Roswell

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Ride for Roswell is coming! 🚴‍♂️ On Saturday, June 27, thousands of riders will travel through our community as part of Ride for Roswell, a fundraising event supporting cancer research and patient care at Roswell Park.

Please plan for increased bicycle traffic and cheer on the riders as they ride to end cancer and in support of the patients, survivors and families impacted by cancer. 💛

Learn more or join the movement at www.rideforroswell.org.

05/28/2026

Baby animal season is underway and officials from the Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry are reminding residents to give young wildlife space as they explore local trails and green spaces. Click below for the full story:

Baby animal season is underway and officials from the Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry are reminding residents to give young wildlife space as they explore local trails and green

05/28/2026

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz signed legislation banning most commercial collection and sale of biometric data in Erie County — a move supporters call a win for privacy, while critics say it overreaches on businesses.

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz signed legislation Tuesday, May 26, banning most commercial collection and sale of biometric data in Erie County, a move supporters hailed as a major consumer

05/28/2026

Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced a series of auto insurance reforms included in New York’s fiscal year 2027 budget that state officials say are aimed at reducing premiums by cracking down on fraud, limiting certain lawsuit damages and more.

Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced a series of auto insurance reforms included in New York’s fiscal year 2027 budget that state officials say are aimed at reducing premiums by cracking

05/28/2026

Police responded to everything from stolen vehicles and assaults to suspicious hotel activity and attempted car thefts during another active week in Cheektowaga. Click below for the full Blotter:

Monday, May 18

05/27/2026

The Niagara Frontier Chord Authority, an award-winning a ca****la chorus, will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Trinity Old Lutheran Church, 3445 Sheridan Drive, Amherst. Click below for more information:

The Niagara Frontier Chord Authority, an award-winning a ca****la chorus, will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Trinity Old Lutheran Church, 3445 Sheridan Drive, Amherst.