🌱 How Town of Hamburg Police uncovered a disturbing kitten cruelty case
Hamburg, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readHi there, Hamburg! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Town of Hamburg Police uncovered a disturbing kitten cruelty case
- How Hamburg’s famous alligator helped change New York’s exotic pet rules
Also on today's calendar: True Honey Teas Festival and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 59 and low of 44 degrees.
- Thursday: Cloudy, a shower or two; cold, temps: high: 50, low: 43.
- Friday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 60 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hamburg resident pleads guilty to killing kittens (wgrz.com) — A Hamburg resident has pleaded guilty in Erie County Court to an animal cruelty charge after two kittens died and a third was found in critical condition during a 2024 welfare check at a Southwestern Boulevard apartment. Town of Hamburg Police and local veterinarians intervened, and the surviving kitten recovered and was later adopted. The case underscores how seriously local authorities treat animal welfare concerns. 
• New ‘Alligator' Laws in New York State (wyrk.com) — State officials tightened New York’s alligator rules after Albert, a nearly 10‑foot alligator kept in a Hamburg home, was seized when his owner’s permit expired. Albert now lives in Texas, while his owner still hopes for his return. The piece also explains permits required to own or sell alligator hides and products statewide.
📸 Around Hamburg
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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WNY Annual Awards — NY Upstate Chapter of the American Planning Association →
Hamburg Brewing Company, 6553 Boston State Rd, Hamburg
5:30 pm
Wednesday May 13
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Other local events
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Pinehurst 4th Grade Chorus Concert
Frontier Csd Hamburg, NY 14075
6:00 pm -
BE 4th gr./5th gr. Band, Jazz Band, 4th/5th gr. Chorus Concert
Frontier Csd Hamburg, NY 14075
6:30 pm -
Pinehurst 5th Grade Chorus Concert
Frontier Csd Hamburg, NY 14075
7:30 pm -
AP Exams -Classes ARE in Session
Frontier Csd High School -
Career Fair 7th Grade
Frontier Csd Hamburg, NY 14075
8:00 am -
Judge Rooth, III - Criminal Court 10:00AM →
Hamburg, NY Calendar Hamburg, NY 14075
10:00 am -
BTE - Community Night - Open House/Book Fair/Art Fair/Food Trucks/C
Frontier Csd Big Tree School and Grounds
5:00 pm -
True Honey Teas Festival →
Hamburg Fairgrounds, 5600 McKinley Pkwy, Hamburg
10:00 am
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Saturday May 30
📣 Hamburg Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Pinehurst 4th Grade Chorus Concert
Frontier Csd Hamburg, NY 14075
6:00 pm -
BE 4th gr./5th gr. Band, Jazz Band, 4th/5th gr. Chorus Concert
Frontier Csd Hamburg, NY 14075
6:30 pm -
Pinehurst 5th Grade Chorus Concert
Frontier Csd Hamburg, NY 14075
7:30 pm -
AP Exams -Classes ARE in Session
Frontier Csd High School
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We had someone come to our door on Parker rd in Hamburg.
They had a clipboard and an ID tag but we did not answer so not sure who they were with. But what struck me as odd is that they looked into our truck… (Nextdoor Manor Lane) - Looking for a cleaning person.
Just once a month is good. 2850 Amsdell Rd #18. 7162021957 (Nextdoor Brierwood)
- BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. posted a job opening for Meat Clerk Part Time in Hamburg. Apply here.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Hamburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hamburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Orchard Park
- 'Why Would You Do This?': Buffalo Bills Fans Not Thrilled Over Having New Stadium Home Opener Against the Detroit Lions On Thursday Night in Week 2 (gridironheroics.com)
Lackawanna
- Bob Meier & The Hitmen Horns 17 Piece Big Band: DINNER SHOW (stepoutbuffalo.com)
West Seneca
- West Seneca to close Harlem Road park bathrooms early due to multiple vandalism incidents (wgrz.com)
- Classic Competition (post-journal.com)
- 71-year-old Huntsville man sentenced for cross-country cocaine operation using secret truck compartment (256today.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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