Nearly three-dozen people facing low-level marijuana crimes have had the charges against them dismissed. The move comes at the request of Erie County District Attorney John Flynn.

Two candidates, including an incumbent, have expressed interest in positions as Commissioners for the Erie County Water Authority. A local government watchdog group is urging Erie County Legislators to reopen the window of opportunity to apply, and be more open about the available positions.

The National Weather Service is working to stay ahead of the potentially devastating effects of a weather front coming to the region Sunday. Meteorologist Dave Thomas says their weather models are consistently projecting extended periods of strong winds, including gusts in excess of 75 miles per hour. A High Wind Warning has been issued from Sunday at 7 a.m. through Monday at 10 a.m. 

Statewide rallies are being held weekly demanding  Gov. Andrew Cuomo increase state funding for mental health housing. WBFO's senior reporter Eileen Buckley says the Bring It Home Coalition' is staging rallies each Thursday in Long Island, New York City, Syracuse and here in Buffalo, targeting state lawmakers.