Gerry Weiss News Today

Aggressive driving and speeding have been a growing problem in our area, AAA reports that more than half of all U.S. drivers admitted to displaying risky driving behavior.

(First part of two-part series.) Josefina spent Mother’s Day by having a wonderful dinner with her son and grandchildren. They ate out in Manhattan and had some ice cream. But the holiday ended too soon when Josefina had to return to her room at The W Assisted Living at Riverdale Home for Adults. “I’m always sad to have to come back to The W. Anytime I get away from here is good,” she said wistfully.

A reduction in government food benefits and soaring inflation have more people, veterans included, seeking help from Second Harvest Food Bank.

AMHERST — Amherst officials intend to buy the former Veterans of Foreign Wars building and land on Main Street so the site can become the location of a permanent homeless shelter and affordable housing, with some of those apartments to be offered to...

AMHERST — Amherst officials intend to buy the former Veterans of Foreign War building and land on Main Street so the site can become the location of a permanent homeless shelter and affordable housing, with some of those apartments to be offered to...

AMHERST — Over the past 11 years, Craig’s Doors: A Home Association has provided cots, food and other services to homeless people who need shelter during the coldest months of the year.While new executive director Timothy McCarthy says the so-called...

AMHERST — Over the past 11 years, Craig’s Doors: A Home Association has provided cots, food and other services to homeless people who need shelter during the coldest months of the year.While new executive director Timothy McCarthy says the so-called...

Second Harvest Food Bank distributes food to 390 locations in 11 Pennsylvania. People turning to food pantries increasing as inflation remains high.

One of the shelters will reopen in the fall. The other was funded with COVID-19 money that's run out.

AMHERST — Hotel rooms in Amherst and Hadley will be used as lodging for the next 10 months for some homeless people.With the two seasonal overnight shelters operated by Craig’s Doors: A Home Association, Inc. closing, the rooms reserved at the hotels...