The Buffalo News reported today that the Town of Amherst last Monday became the first Erie County municipality to pass a law that would prohibit drivers from composing, reading or sending a text message while behind the wheel. Violators face a $150 fine for each offense. It also reported that the Cattaraugus County Legislature passed a similar law in June. Niagara County and Erie County legislatures are expected to vote on similar proposed laws in the coming weeks.

Address Food Safety Now
How is it that dozens of people can die and thousands of people can become sick by eating food purchased in our local supermarkets? There have been numerous recalls of food products in Buffalo and Western New York in the last few years.