Contractor indicted for grand larceny in Tonawanda towns
Wayne A. Michalak of Lockport is charged in Erie County Court with three counts of grand larceny third degree for taking down payments totaling $39,874.38 from homeowners in Manilla Blasdell and Tonawanda and failing to perform any work. He faces up to seven years if convicted and is awaiting a May 29 pre trial conference. The case is prosecuted by ADA Ryan A. Emmerling.
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Wayne A. Michalak
Lockport
Erie County
Susan Eagan
WNY Backyard Enclosures, LLC
Manilla
Blasdell
Tonawanda
Michalak
Mike Keane
Keane
Erie County Attorney’s Office
ECDA
Robert Bebak
Ryan A. Emmerling
Special Investigations and Prosecutions Bureau
Langworthy announces EPA grant for Lake Erie beaches
Congressman Langworthy announced a $328000 EPA grant under the BEACHES Act to monitor water quality at Great Lakes beaches. The program includes public notification of unsafe bacterial levels and supports clean water access for beachgoers along Lake Erie. The emphasis is on protecting public health and keeping beaches open for recreation.
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Langworthy
EPA
Lake Erie
Nick Langworthy
U.S. House of Representative
New York State
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Great Lake Beaches
Beaches
Congressman Langworthy
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Tips For Bikers And Drivers
AAA Western and Central New York urges drivers and motorcyclists to share the road during May. Key tips include checking mirrors for riders, signaling before lane changes, increasing following distances, not sharing lanes, and riding visibly with lights on and reflective gear. Riders should inspect tires brakes and cargo, wear a DOT helmet, protective clothing, and follow traffic laws, avoiding impaired riding.
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AAA
New York
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA
Insurance Institute For Highway Safety
IIHS
U.S
Elizabeth Carey
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
New York State
ITHS
AAA. Com
Luna Lounge permanently closes after enforcement actions
Luna Lounge at 603 Dingens St Cheektowaga has shut down per a cease and desist tied to dancing permit violations and misrepresented permit facts. Police logs show 114 calls since May 2024 including three shootings. town officials cite noise traffic and safety concerns near homes and a school as factors in the closure.
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Luna Lounge
Dingens St
Cheektowaga
Dragens
Buffalo
The
Bee
Cheektowaga-Sloan
Erie County
Brian Nowak
Diane Benczkowski
New York State Liquor Authority
Jacob Piorkowski
Lunate LLC
Depew Community Center Offers Private Event Space
The Depew Community Center invites residents and organizations to book private events in its main room suitable for birthday parties wedding receptions and meetings. Reservations require a usage agreement and deposit. Email depencommuitycenter gmail com or call 716-263-3406 for details.
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Depew
Depencommunitycenter
Gmail
DCC
Depewcommunitycenter. Org
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