Erie County Clerk urges snowmobilers to renew locally
Erie County Clerk Michael Kearns calls on snowmobilers to renew registrations at the Erie County Auto Bureau to keep revenues in Erie County. Required documents include renewal notice, copy of current registration, NYS driver's license, and club membership proof if applicable. Renewals by mail arrive within 10 business days. in person, bring all documents. Reservations encouraged online at erie.gov/clerk/autobureau or via the outreach hotline 716-858-8864. More info at clerkhelp.erie.gov.
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Michael Kearns
Erie County Auto Bureau
New York State
NYS Snowmobile Association
Erie County Clerk’s
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Erie County Clerk
Auto Bureau
Erie.gov
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Snowmobile Ride Day backed by State Senator Gallivan
State Sen. Patrick Gallivan pursues Feb 8 2025 as Snowmobile Ride Day in New York. He asks Gov. Hochul to proclaim the observance to celebrate winter recreation and support local economies as 10500 miles of trails traverse 45 counties maintained by 220 clubs including Erie County Federation of Snowmobile Clubs.
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New York State
Gallivan
State Senate
Kathy Hochul
Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Erie County Federation of Snowmobile Clubs
New York
Upstate
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
NYS Canal Corporation
United States Forest Service
Hochul proposes crackdown on exploitative overdraft fees
Governor Hochul unveils 2025 State of the State proposals by the New York Department of Financial Services to curb unfair overdraft charges. Regulations would cap fees, ban charges under $20, and limit daily NSF and overdraft fees while requiring clearer consumer notifications and stronger processing rules.
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New York
Kathy Hochul
Department of Financial Services
State Department of Financial Services
Adrienne Harris
Hochul
DFS
Volunteers Raise 1872 Items Worth 3385 At Buffalo VA
Buffalo VA Hospital received a large donation drive from Kenmore Lions members and local supporters including Peter D. Clark and several area businesses. Items were given to the Helen Jacob Women’s Health Clinic with surplus shared to rehab, homeless veterans, hospice and mental health units.
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Cerc Salon
Jackie Hare
Nick Bechakas
Buffalo VA
Helen Jacob Women’s
VA Hospital
Amherst teacher charged with child exploitation in Virginia
Amherst Central School District placed English teacher Geoffrey Testa on administrative leave after Fairfax County filed multiple felony child exploitation charges. Testa, 45, arrested January 31, 2025, in Virginia with NYSP and Erie County holding center awaiting extradition. Authorities seek any local victims and public tips to 585-344-6200.
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Fairfax County
Virginia
New York
Testa
Amherst
Panella
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Fairfax
Erie County Holding Center
New York State
Salt distribution bottleneck slows winter ice control
American Rock Salt and Compass Materials face delays as ice on the Great Lakes hinders barge delivery. Officials cite production, logistics, and personnel issues while promising limited shipments of 500 tons by Tuesday and emergency supply efforts to reach 60,000 tons by water.
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Compass Materials
Great Lakes
Erie County
Frank Todaro
Coast Guard
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