Depew Police launching Lock it. Take it. Hide it! campaign to warn residents of thefts
Officers and volunteers will distribute cards in the coming weeks to remind people to remove valuables from their cars and lock their doors to prevent thefts. Author: WGRZ Staff Updated: 10:00 AM EDT April 9, 2021
DEPEW, N.Y. The Depew Police Department is getting help from volunteers to warn people about recent larcenies from vehicles.
The department is launching the Lock it. Take it. Hide it! campaign to remind residents to lock their vehicles, take their keys out of the car, and hide or remove any valuables to prevent them from being targeted by thieves.
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Former state trooper sentenced on rape, criminal impersonation charges
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) â A Depew man and former New York State trooper was sentenced Thursday on rape and criminal impersonation charges.
The Erie County District Attorney s Office says 46-year-old Jason L. Lanning of Depew was sentenced to one year in jail followed by 10 years of sex offender probation. He will be required to register as a sex offender upon his release.
Lanning admitted to engaging in sexual intercourse with a female victim without her consent in the summer of 2016 at a location in the Village of Depew.
Erie, Niagara Counties could receive nearly $800 million as part of the American Rescue Plan
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) â Erie and Niagara counties could receive nearly $800 million as part of the American Rescue Plan.
In a release sent to 7 Eyewitness News, Congressman Brian Higgins office said President Joe Biden s proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes more that $792 million earmarked for communities in both Erie and Niagara Counties.
âOver the last year, our communities have borne the brunt of costs and duties associated with responding to the pandemic and this work continues today,â said Congressman Higgins. âIt is the responsibility of the federal government to provide states and regions with disaster relief during times of national emergency.â
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North Tonawanda is among those receiving New York State Department of Environmental Conservation grants for urban forestry grants to help communities inventory, plant, and maintain public trees.
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North Tonawanda will get $50,000 for a tree inventory and management plan.
The grants are part of DECâs Urban and Community Forestry Program, which works to increase public awareness of the importance of trees and helps communities develop and implement comprehensive tree management plans to create healthy forests while enhancing quality of life for residents.
âHealthy community forests provide a host of environmental, economic, and social benefits, including wildlife habitat, watershed protection, flood reduction, increased property values, and improved public health,â DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said. âGov. Andrew Cuomo is investing in the health of New Yorkâs communities through the state s Environmental Protection Fund, providing cruci