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North Tonawanda, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Cheers North Tonawanda! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How two school officers turned a terrifying crash into a lifesaving rescue
  • Why neighbors are taking North Tonawanda’s crypto plant to federal court

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Buffalo! and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What does a thesaurus eat for breakfast? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Breezy; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Sunday: Considerable cloudiness, temps: high: 72, low: 58.
  • Monday: Rain, with a high of 68 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Lifesaving': North Tonawanda Police credit school resource officers for saving student's life (wkbw.com) — A North Tonawanda high school student was seriously hurt after being struck by a car while riding an electric scooter at Nash Road and Meadow Drive, but quick action by school resource officers likely saved his life. Officers applied tourniquets to stop heavy bleeding until fire and EMS arrived, and the teen has since been discharged from the hospital. The officers will be formally honored at an upcoming city council meeting.
   

• Digi Power X sued over noise from New York crypto mining site (datacenterdynamics.com) — Residents near the Digi Power X facility on Erie Avenue in North Tonawanda have filed a proposed class action lawsuit, claiming nonstop noise and vibrations from crypto mining have harmed their quality of life and property values. The suit seeks damages, noise relief, and medical monitoring, and comes as the plant faces separate state scrutiny over emissions and a local moratorium affecting its planned shift from crypto to high-performance computing.
   


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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday June 20
  • The great Buffalo bookish babes book fair
    GRATWICK FIRE HOUSE CO. #6, 110 Ward Rd, North Tonawanda
    5:00 pm
  • Monday June 22
  • Early Release, Gr. 6–8
    Tonawanda City SD Tonawanda, NY 14150
  • Regents Exam (MS in session, HS exam only)
    Tonawanda City SD Tonawanda, NY 14150
  • MS Final Exams
    Tonawanda City SD Tonawanda, NY 14150
  • UPK Moving Up Celebration for BOTH AM/PM
    Tonawanda City SD Tonawanda, NY 14150
  • Early Release Gr. UPK-5, M-W AM/T-Th PM Sessions Report
    Tonawanda City SD Tonawanda, NY 14150

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I have a silly but cute story.
    My little dog, Peyton used to take mouthfuls of food and go elsewhere to sort and eat the pieces she liked and would leave the rest. Well, one night… (Nextdoor Robinson Street)
  • First time I've ever seen this kind of bird in wny.
    North Tonawanda to be exact. I had to ask Google what it was but found it extremely interesting and beautiful! It was down by the botanical gardens… (Nextdoor Martinsville)
  • AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Sales Manager - Full Time in North Tonawanda. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in North Tonawanda. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Tonawanda here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tonawanda

  • Town of Tonawanda pools prepare to open for preseason (wkbw.com)
  • Newly listed homes for sale in Buffalo area — Updated Jun. 19, 2026 (buffalonews.com)
  • Twin Cities sets firemen's parade, first responders appreciation day (wnypapers.com)

Niagara

  • Grant to aid Town of Niagara in purchase of new ladder truck (wnypapers.com)
  • Investing in future of fishing in Niagara County (wnypapers.com)

Ok North Tonawanda! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A synonym roll! (Thank you Sue P. for sending it in!)
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