Niagara’s Hidden Hazards and Local Shifts | Buffalo News

A Niagara Falls homeowner’s nightmare: after decades of peace, she’s now facing warnings of buried radioactive waste on her property—despite being assured the land was clean in the 90s. Meanwhile, the investigation into last July’s fatal boat crash on the Niagara River continues, involving a prominent local businessman and his fiancée. At Buffalo’s psych center, a patient fights for release despite being deemed a danger by state mental health officials. City hall sees a major shift as the Ryan administration replaces its longtime lobbying firm—a move raising questions about proper approvals. And in education, UB launches upstate New York’s first midwifery program, set to begin in spring 2027, aiming to boost healthcare access. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6423f9147e10fdfd