Cheektowaga, NY

Town hopes computer program puts complaints on fast track       After successfully installing a computer software program that has enabled the clerk's office to track volumes of paperwork, Supervisor Mary F. Holtz hopes a second program that could eventually be used by all town departments can be equally successful. More ... Another book stirs suitability debate By John J. Hopkins Times       For the second time in less than two months, the content of a "young adult" book has stirred emotions in a local school district where the book is part of the curriculum. More ... New Lion's Club Member      LION'S SHARE... District Governor Ken Butkowski recently installed a new member into the Cheektowaga Lions Club, Bob Whalen, sponsored by Lion Gary Rokitka. Pictured are Rokitka, Whalen, Butkowski and Cheektowaga Lions President Mike Mirando. More ... Two suspects caught after robbing HSBC By John J. Hopkins Times       Cheektowaga police arrested two suspects believed to have robbed an HSBC Bank branch on Union Road Wednesday morning, and were still searching for a third suspect Wednesday afternoon. According to police, at around 10:25 a.m., two men held up the HSBC branch at 4237 Union Road at gunpoint. More ... Party Favors      PARTY FAVORS... Three John F. Kennedy freshmen found a unique way to get into the Christmas spirit last month. Zack DelBello, Katlin Griffin and Cara Smith were planning a Christmas party last month with about 15 of their friends when they came up with a plan to ensure that children less fortunate t... More ... St. Joe's to stay open, says state officials (updated Thurs., 1/17 at 4:45 p.m.)      After a long and tenuous waiting process, local residents and medical staff learned Thursday afternoon that St. Joseph Hospital will remain open. More ... St. Joe's to stay open, says state officials (updated Thurs., 1/17 at 4:45 p.m.)      After a long and tenuous waiting process, local residents and medical staff learned Thursday afternoon that St. Joseph Hospital will remain open. More ...