Erie County Sheriff marks National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
The Erie County Sheriff's Office highlights National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and its role as lead for the Western District of New York Human Trafficking Task Force. In 2024 they conducted 24 events educating 1,300+ people across medical, banking, hospitality, and social services sectors, partnering with the Seneca Nation. The message urges awareness and directs victims to call 1-888-373-7888 for help.
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Village of Lancaster readers air winter road care concerns
A reader urges Lancaster residents to demand snow plan roadwork and repairs on 6th and 4th Avenues while criticizing Transit Road traffic. The letter notes lawn damage from road work and calls for better maintenance of residential streets and orderly traffic during the Stony Brook lights event. The Bee Heard column invites anonymous comments via 716-632-0390 with a Thursday 5 p.m. deadline.
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New York State Parks Launch 2025 Wellness Challenge
New York State Parks launches a year long Wellness Challenge with 50 missions across state parks. Participants can complete 25 missions to earn a commemorative sticker and postcard. The program runs throughout 2025 both digitally via Goosechase and in print at over 250 park facilities.
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Stolen Electric Scooter Reported Outside Transit Road Store
Police responded to a minor’s report of a scooter taken from outside a Transit Road department store. Security footage shows a male taking the scooter, with a female leaving on foot. A courtesy ride was provided to the minor, and the case proceeds with store evidence.
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