Lancaster Bee Heard: residents blast local issues and Langworthy
Dozens of comments condemn village neglect, traffic dangers on St. John Street, and declining services. Residents urge action on budget cuts, Medicaid, SNAP, and taxes, while praising town diligence and questioning a Boys & Girls Club 990 filings. The piece ends with a Bee Heard call to leave anonymous one minute comments.
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New York urges Lights Out to shield migrating birds
DEC Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton and OGS Commissioner Jeanette May urge New Yorkers and state buildings to switch off non essential outdoor lighting from 11 p m to dawn during spring and fall migration windows April 15 May 31 and August 15 November 15 to reduce bird collisions and protect wildlife citing the 2025 State of the Birds report.
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Former corrections officers arraigned on contraband charges
Matthew Morano 29 of Depew arraigned last week in Alden Town Court on three misdemeanor counts for alleged role in promoting contraband to inmates while a corrections officer with the Erie County Sheriff's Office. Morano allegedly conspired to provide contraband at Erie County Correctional Facility and resigned from the sheriff's office. He returns for further proceedings at 4 30 p m Tuesday June 17. Bail not required as charges are non qualifying. If convicted on the top charge he could face 364 days in jail. Ashley Bonilla and Luis Bonilla of Cheektowaga were arraigned on related misdemeanor counts. Erie County District Attorney commended the sheriff for the investigation. The case is prosecuted by ADA Ryan Emmerling and ADA Ryan Thie. All accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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History Camp for Kids at Hull Family Home
Hull Family Home hosts History Camp for Kids July 21–25 at 5976 Genesee St Lancaster from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Camp teaches 1800s frontier life with themes like food textiles and fashion indigenous peoples trades and archaeology. Re-enactors from Revolutionary War and War of 1812 add lessons. grades 4–8 invited. $300 per camper. contact Suzanne Jacobs for details or call 716-681-5494.
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