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Cheektowaga, NY
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Town of Cheektowaga
5 years
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: Overnight parking ban has been lifted. In the unlikely event of a significant snow event, please use common sense & remove your car from the street so our plows can get down your street for efficient snow removal. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
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Town of Cheektowaga
2 years
The Town of Cheektowaga has received a supply of N95 masks from Erie County. The front desk of the Cheektowaga Police Station is designated as a distribution site for the masks. If you or someone you know needs a mask, please stop at our Police station.
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Town of Cheektowaga
6 years
Due to the unseasonably warm weather, Supervisor Diane Benczkowski & the Town of Cheektowaga have suspended overnight winter parking restrictions until March 1st. Town will reevaluate the status at that time based on additional weather forecasts. Stay tuned for any changes.
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Town of Cheektowaga
4 months
The Town Supervisor has issued a Travel Ban until further notice 17Jan24.
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Town of Cheektowaga
4 years
The overnight parking ban in the Town of Cheektowaga has been lifted. Please use your common sense and remove your vehicles from any town streets in the unlikely event of a major snowfall.
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Town of Cheektowaga
1 year
The Town of Cheektowaga’s driving ban will shift to a driving advisory at 6:00 AM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27. There should be no unnecessary travel at this time.
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Town of Cheektowaga
5 years
CHEEKTOWAGA DELAYS START OF OVERNIGHT PARKING RESTRICTIONS Supervisor Diane Benczkowski announced the start of overnight winter parking restrictions scheduled to begin November 1st has been postponed until the first significant snowfall or until further notice.
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Town of Cheektowaga
7 years
Due to the Winter Storm Warning for WNY, Cheektowaga will need to temporarily reinstate the parking ban Mon 3/13 through Thurs 3/16.
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Town of Cheektowaga
7 years
Town will delay enforcement of the overnight winter parking ban until November 15th. Stay alert for updates if winter weather is forecasted.
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Town of Cheektowaga
6 years
ATTENTION: While the town will NOT be reinstating overnight winter parking restrictions, due to the WINTER STORM WARNING, we are asking everyone to please get your car(s) off the street the next few nights (Thurs., Fri & Sat). Your cooperation is greatly appreciated! Please share
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Town of Cheektowaga
1 year
The Town of Cheektowaga is in a STATE OF EMERGENCY and a TRAVEL BAN is in place until further notice!
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Town of Cheektowaga
6 months
Cheektowaga Delays Parking Ban Supervisor Diane Benczkowski announced that the overnight parking ban has been delayed in the Town of Cheektowaga until December 1, 2023.
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Town of Cheektowaga
6 years
Supervisor Benczkowski, @SenKennedy & Poland's Secretary of State @Anna_M_Anders at 60 Million Conference #60mlnGPS
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Town of Cheektowaga
1 year
Cheektowaga Driving Ban will continue to be in effect through Monday, December 26. Please stay off the roads to allow our workers to remove abandoned cars and snow.
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Town of Cheektowaga
4 months
The driving ban will remain in effect until at least 6am tomorrow. Elected officials are going to evaluate the road & weather conditions prior to 6am and decide if the ban will be lifted or remain in effect.
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Town of Cheektowaga
7 years
Town of Cheektowaga & Supervisor Benczkowski have suspended overnight winter parking restrictions until further notice due to warm weather.
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Town of Cheektowaga
2 years
Effective immediately, the overnight winter parking ban is suspended! Should we have a significant snow event the parking ban will be reinstated.
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Town of Cheektowaga
4 months
The travel ban remains in effect. Please continue to do your part in helping keep our community safe for emergency crews and snow removal operations. All programming at the Town Park Ice Rink is cancelled for this evening.
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Town of Cheektowaga
8 years
The overnight parking ban has been postponed and will not be enforced until November 15th. @CPDNYInfo
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Town of Cheektowaga
8 years
Overnight winter parking ban goes into effect Tues, Nov 1st. No parking is allowed on streets from 1 am to 6 am unless otherwise noted.
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Town of Cheektowaga
4 months
The Lake Effect Snow Warning issued by the National Weather Service has been allowed to expire.
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Town of Cheektowaga
1 year
The OVERNIGHT PARKING BAN will be lifted at 12:01 AM Monday, March 20, 2023. In the unlikely event of a significant snow event, residents are asked to use common sense by removing vehicles from the street to allow plows to efficiently remove snow.
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Town of Cheektowaga
1 year
Many roads on our north side of town are impassible. Many drivers are stuck in their vehicles. Travel ban remains in place. Do not attempt to drive in Cheektowaga. All youth and recreation activies and events at the ice rink are cancelled until further notice.
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Town of Cheektowaga
6 years
Supervisor Benczkowski and the Town Board recognized Lt. Anthony Filipski, Officer Dominic Schwartz & @CPDNYInfo for their heroic actions on Nov 14th in response to the active shooter situation at Dollar General. Thank you all for your commitment to our safety!
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Town of Cheektowaga
6 years
Plans have been submitted for a second Chick-fil-A in Cheektowaga!
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Town of Cheektowaga
4 months
The travel ban remains in effect for Cheektowaga until possibly 10am tomorrow (Jan 15). The large amounts of lake effect snow continue to make clearing the roads difficult.
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Town of Cheektowaga
4 months
The travel ban will be lifted at 9am today. Please use caution if you are traveling in the southern part of town. This area received another foot of snow overnight.
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Town of Cheektowaga
6 years
The Town Board recognized Cheektowaga Police Department Officer Christopher Wierzbowski for saving the life on an endangered child earlier this month.
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Town of Cheektowaga
5 years
CHEEKTOWAGA BEGINS HAULING SNOW FROM STREETS TOWN-WIDE AHEAD OF EXPECTED WARMUP: Supervisor Diane Benczkowski announced that the town is in the process of removing snow from streets and away from storm water drains in anticipation of an expected warmup starting this weekend.
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Town of Cheektowaga
3 months
Cheektowaga lifts overnight parking ban - effective 2/23/24 Cheektowaga, NY – Supervisor Brian Nowak announced that the overnight parking ban will be lifted in the Town of Cheektowaga effective immediately, Friday, February 23, 2024. (1/2)
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Town of Cheektowaga
1 year
ARE YOU SPRING CLEANING? Every week the town fills an entire trailer of electronics that were dropped off at the Highway Dept. The cost to taxpayers: Nothing! A free service. Our drive goes to the end of year Mon. through Fri. 7am-2pm at 3145 Union Road!
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Town of Cheektowaga
3 years
In honor of New York State Trooper Joseph Gallagher, who died from injuries he suffered three years ago when he was struck by a vehicle while on duty assisting a disabled motorist, Town Flags will be at half-staff today.
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Town of Cheektowaga
1 year
Updated Recycling guide.
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Town of Cheektowaga
6 months
Trick or Treating will be TOMORROW in the Town of Cheektowaga....get your costumes ready!
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Town of Cheektowaga
7 months
FRIENDLY REMINDER: Trick-or-Treating will take place on Tuesday, October 31st from 6pm to 8pm in the Town of Cheektowaga!
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Town of Cheektowaga
4 years
To #flush or not to flush: Our Sewer Department is seeing a big increase in debris that doesn’t dissolve such as rubber gloves, wipes and rags. This can cause backups and other major problems. Please stick to #toiletpaper and don’t panic buy it either! #Cheektowaga
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Town of Cheektowaga
5 years
CHEEKTOWAGA UNVEILS NEW HIGHWAY TRUCK BRINGING AWARENESS TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE PREVENTION: Supervisor Diane Benczkowski and Councilmember Christine Adamczyk joined Highway Superintendent Mark Wegner to unveil the newest truck in the highway department’s fleet.
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Town of Cheektowaga
1 year
The Town of Cheektowaga honors fallen Buffalo Firefighter Jason Arno for his selflessness and heroism. Blessings to the entire Arno Family.
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Town of Cheektowaga
1 year
Happy 184th Birthday Cheektowaga!
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Town of Cheektowaga
4 years
Thank you Chief Zack!
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Cheektowaga Police
4 years
Today is the last day for Chief David Zack after 33 years of service to the Town of Cheektowaga. Your leadership & dedication to our department has made the Cheektowaga Police Department what it is today. We wish you good health, good luck & great success in your new endeavors!!!
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Town of Cheektowaga
7 years
Please don't hesitate to call dispatch at 686-3501 for help
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Town of Cheektowaga
7 years
Overnight winter parking ban in Cheektowaga has been postponed and will not be enforced until November 22nd. @CPDNYInfo
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Town of Cheektowaga
3 years
The Town of Cheektowaga lost a great man. Chief of Police Mike Sliwinski passed away suddenly Saturday morning. Our condolences go out to his family. RIP Chief. You will be deeply missed.
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Town of Cheektowaga
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Town of Cheektowaga
6 years
Cheektowaga has delayed overnight winter parking restrictions until December 1st.
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Town of Cheektowaga
1 year
There will be no garbage or recycling service on Thursday (12/29) or Friday (12/30) this week.
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Town of Cheektowaga
5 years
The Town Board recognized Sylvia Collins for her actions saving the life of child last week when she was making her last delivery with Uber Eats & spotted a 2-yr-old child alone on the side of the road. Sylvia stopped her car, got the child into her vehicle, gave the child water,
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Town of Cheektowaga
6 years
With the continuing cold weather and as we get deeper into winter, don't forget to look after your four-legged friends. Don't keep your pets outside for too long and make sure to bring them in your house. Don't make these animals suffer through the freezing cold.
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Town of Cheektowaga
4 months
Sanitation pick up for tomorrow is cancelled. If you normally have garbage pick up on Mondays, it will be picked up on Monday January 22nd.
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Town of Cheektowaga
4 years
The #Cheektowaga Town Council voted unanimously tonight to suspend the 100% re-assessment project in the wake of the #COVID19 epidemic. The following is the result of the vote and a statement from Supervisor Benczkowski.
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Town of Cheektowaga
2 years
Watch for the new Green Lights on our Town snow plows this winter season. Research shows these lights are more visible to the eye.
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Town of Cheektowaga
1 year
Town of Cheektowaga Trash and Recycling pickup is canceled for Monday, December 26, and until further notice. Please check the Town’s social media and website for further updates when sanitation pickup will resume. Please stay safe and enjoy the holiday with your families!
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Town of Cheektowaga
1 month
NYSEG is aware of the power outage in Town Over 7,000 people are without power. Crews are investigating the outage.
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Town of Cheektowaga
4 years
Supervisor Benczkowski has declared a #StateofEmergency in the town of #Cheektowaga over the #COVID19 Virus. Please follow us for ongoing updates. Town Justices James J. Speyer and David M. Stevens have also cancelled court for 45 days, essential proceedings will be in Buffalo.
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Town of Cheektowaga
6 years
Congratulations to actor, Cheektowaga native and class of 1974 @MaryvaleUFSD High School graduate on being inducted as a distinguished alumni and for the Maryvale Performing Arts Center dedicated in your name.
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Town of Cheektowaga
4 months
The travel ban remains in effect for Cheektowaga. Whiteout conditions continue to make travel dangerous. Our highway crews continue to clear roads to allow access for emergency vehicles and essential personnel. Please continue to remain safe in doors.
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Town of Cheektowaga
4 years
Overnight winter parking restrictions will be enforced starting December 16th at 1:00 am. Parking on all town roadways will be banned from 1:00 am until 6:00 am – unless otherwise indicated – through March 31st.
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Town of Cheektowaga
2 months
A cold front between 4 PM and 7 PM today, could produce a line of moderately heavy snow squalls with winds 30 to 40 mph. This would have the potential to impact this evenings rush hour. Motorists today and early evening should be wary of quickly changing weather conditions.
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Town of Cheektowaga
7 years
Happy belated birthday to Frank Bednasz who recently celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends and was presented a proclamation!
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Town of Cheektowaga
3 years
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Town of Cheektowaga
1 year
Our recycling contractor will NOT be doubling up this week 1/3/23. Streets on Week B (blue list) will be picked up next week (regular recycle wk). Week A (red list) will be picked up this week, as scheduled. Cardboard can be bundled/tied & lean next to the tote.
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Town of Cheektowaga
5 years
TRAVEL ADVISORY ISSUED IN THE TOWN OF CHEEKTOWAGA: Supervisor Diane Benczkowski has issued a travel advisory for the Town of Cheektowaga until further notice. Benczkowski has advised no unnecessary travel as highway crews continue to work to clear streets of snow.
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Town of Cheektowaga
6 years
Starting 12/7, @CPDNYInfo will join SafeTrade - a national safety initiative for completing online transactions safely when meeting in person. A safe trade station is a location where people that shop online on pages such as craigslist can go and safely complete the transaction.
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Town of Cheektowaga
7 years
Cheektowaga earns Clean Energy Community designation from @NYSERDA . Recognized for commitment to cut costs & reduce energy consumption.
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Town of Cheektowaga
5 years
Supervisor Diane Benczkowski and the Town Board recognized Lucy Kegler for her courage seeking justice for her dog Puggy and Daryl Gainey for his brave actions that helped prevent harm to children during the attack that claimed Puggy's life.
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Town of Cheektowaga
4 years
#Cheektowaga residents, If you believe you have symptoms of #COVID19 , do not go to the ER (this is emphasized by the @CDCemergency ). Call your Doctor, an urgent care center or the Erie County Department of Health ( @ECDOH ) at (716) 858-2929 for help on how to proceed.
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Town of Cheektowaga
2 years
The Town of Cheektowaga has received a supply of rapid COVID 19 test kits from Erie County. See below for more details.
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Town of Cheektowaga
2 years
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Town of Cheektowaga
6 years
The start of the overnight winter parking ban has been delayed until November 10th. @CPDNYInfo
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Town of Cheektowaga
6 years
Even though the Town is not enforcing the overnight parking ban, we ask for your cooperation in removing your vehicle(s) from streets tonight and tomorrow night due to the predicted snowfall.
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Town of Cheektowaga
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Town of Cheektowaga
7 years
Demolition work has begun at the former Garden Village Plaza
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Town of Cheektowaga
8 months
GOVERNOR HOCHUL TO DIRECT FLAGS TO HALF-STAFF IN OBSERVATION OF 22nd ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11
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Town of Cheektowaga
4 years
Attention: Due to the Coronavirus outbreak and the County Department of Health recommending that all events with more than 50 people anticipated to attend be called off, we are following suit and cancelling the Assessment Informational Session on Saturday, 03/14. @markpoloncarz
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Town of Cheektowaga
1 year
Today is the first day of Spring!
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Town of Cheektowaga
6 months
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, sponsored by @LegTimMeyers , on Mon., Nov. 27th from 6-7:30 PM on the Chktg. Town Hall Campus, at the Sr. Center. Schedule below of outdoor events, and the Hat & Glove Drive, sponsored by Supervisor Benczkowski, @LegTimMeyers & @MonicaPWallace
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Town of Cheektowaga
6 years
On this glorious Dyngus Day, help spread the word about the 40th Annual Cheektowaga Polish American Arts Festival scheduled for July 20-22 at Cheektowaga Town Park. The Town of Cheektowaga and @CheektowagaC have officially announced the entertainment lineup! #NaDrowie #StoLat
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Town of Cheektowaga
6 years
From our Historical Assoc.: On this day in 1839, the Town of Cheektowaga was formed from southern portion of the town of Amherst. Alexander Hitchcock lobbied for the partition & suggested "Ji-ik-do-wah-gah", the name the Seneca Indians called this area. #ThanksAmherst #Happy179
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Town of Cheektowaga
4 months
Our Town Highway Department is out treating the roads with salt and will transition to snow plowing when it is needed. Please continue to monitor your local news, and social media outlets for further updates. (2/2)
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Town of Cheektowaga
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Town of Cheektowaga
2 years
Congratulations @VillaMariaClg on your new Russell J. Salvatore Commons. This improvement to college life sets you apart as one of the prestigious colleges in our area.
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Villa Maria College
2 years
We are thrilled to announce that we welcomed students, faculty, and staff to the new Russell J. Salvatore Commons! This renovated space is now the centerpiece of our campus. Come check out the new Commons today! #VillaMariaCollege #CollegeLife #RussellSalvatore #Buffalo
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Town of Cheektowaga
4 months
Here are the expected snow amounts for today. Please use caution while driving through the south part of town. Highway crews continue to work on the snow plowing and snow removal efforts. Senior Center activities are still cancelled for today.
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Town of Cheektowaga
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FRIENDLY REMINDER: Trick-or-Treating will take place TONIGHT, Tuesday, October 31st from 6pm to 8pm in the Town of Cheektowaga!
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Town of Cheektowaga
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Congratulations to Chief Brian Gould for 23 years of service to the @CPDNYInfo . He accepted a Law & Order Citation from The American Legion for Law Enforcement Dept. of the Year. His commitment & dedication will be remembered as he departs for a joy-filled & healthy retirement.
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Town of Cheektowaga
5 years
Congratulations to Emergency Services Manager Earl Loder and members of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) as Cheektowaga was presented its StormReady recertification by @NWSBUFFALO at last night's board meeting.
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Town of Cheektowaga
5 years
Cheektowaga is one step closer to having a Boy & Girls Club at the Alexander Building after Assemblymember Monica Wallace announced she has secured $100,000 for startup costs.
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Town of Cheektowaga
5 years
DePaul broke ground on a $37 million affordable housing development in Cheektowaga earlier today. The new Apple Blossom Apartments will provide 110 affordable homes with supportive services, including 48 units for individuals with mental illness.
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Town of Cheektowaga
4 years
If you are aware of any business or organization not being compliant with State of Emergency public health orders, please contact the Erie County Department of Health ( @ECDOH ) at health @erie .gov. @markpoloncarz
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Town of Cheektowaga
11 months
The Independence Day Celebrations are scheduled for a Freedom Fest Concert on Monday, July 3rd, and an Independence Day Parade at Noon on Tuesday, July 4th.
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Town of Cheektowaga
2 months
A band of heavy snow is moving east at 40 MPH. LOCATIONS INCLUDE: Buffalo, Cheektowaga, W. Seneca, Depew, Lancaster. Use extra caution while traveling. Conditions deteriorate rapidly. Be prepared for snow/ice covered roads. Slow down, allow extra time to reach your destination.
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Town of Cheektowaga
2 years
Wave your flag proudly!
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Town of Cheektowaga
1 year
Thank you to the CPD for capturing some of these life-saving efforts during the BLIZZARD. Our deepest sympathy goes to the family of those who perished in this treacherous storm.
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