Town of Cheektowaga Neighborhood Watch

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Cheektowaga Neighborhood Watch is an alliance of community residents; being vigilant for suspicious activity and reporting such activity to the Cheektowaga Police Department.

A Letter from Jen Blackchief on her Husband Troy's recovery progress.September 15, 2023To our family, friends, and Troy’...
09/20/2023

A Letter from Jen Blackchief on her Husband Troy's recovery progress.
September 15, 2023
To our family, friends, and Troy’s supporters in this community,
Over seven months have passed since the incident that severely injured Troy, forever changing his life and significantly impacting the lives of many. While I keep a daily electronic journal for those closest to us, it has been more than six months since our last comprehensive update, just before Troy was discharged from his first three-week stay at ECMC.
Troy spent fifty-three days at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago, where he began his rehabilitative journey. I had high hopes for the performance of that institution and for the results that Troy would see, and both expectations were exceeded. Drs. Driver and Weber are clinically superlative, directive, collaborative, and, simply stated, good humans. The nursing and therapy teams knew what Troy needed and figured out how to get him to participate even when he was reluctant or disinterested. When we arrived at Shirley Ryan, Troy was in a wheelchair, able to take only a few steps with help, he was unsure of who we were and could not make any new memories. They helped Troy find physical strength and delivered on the most important element of his recovery from my perspective… forming connections between the humans he recognized and the role we have in his world.
We left Shirley Ryan Ability Lab for ECMC on April 23rd for Troy’s replacement skull. 3D printed using a form of resin (PEEK) and secured with titanium plates and screws, Troy’s head was nicely rounded out, protecting his brain for further recovery. After eleven days of intensive medical care, we departed for the Centre for Neuro Skills (CNS)in Fort Worth, Texas. While there are several traumatic brain injury recovery programs across the country, they are located primarily in the Midwest or on the West Coast. Many programs are aimed at maximizing independence with the goal of returning to work, but we could find no program designed to specifically serve law enforcement or emergency responders. After evaluating multiple programs, CNS was chosen for two main reasons. First, the supportive housing structure fits Troy’s lifestyle preferences well. Second, when asked how the program would integrate police work into the program, including fi****ms training, CNS was the only program that did not blink. Welcome to Texas!
Troy has been at CNS since May 4th. He started out strong, but after just two short weeks, he was rushed to Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital. There was an infection under his newly placed skull. He underwent another emergency craniectomy, followed
by placement of a central line for long-term antibiotics. We thank Dr. Purcell (Emergency Department) and Dr. Ooi (Neurosurgery) for their clinical excellence and swift action, again saving Troy’s body. The Emergency Room and ICU nurses and support staff were excellent.
Back in the helmet and weakened by the infection, this would be the first major setback in months. Troy’s clinic therapies continued, including physical, occupational, speech, educational, and counseling. After completion of long-term antibiotics, neuro-psych, and neuro-vision evaluations, extensive examinations, and eventual treatment of a jaw injury, shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum, and foot surgery to remove a broken bone and file down several others, Troy is gearing up for his second cranioplasty.
Plans regarding the cranioplasty are in the making and not crystalized enough to share.
Our two living children, Christian and Amaya, continue to be primarily in their aunt and uncle's loving and capable hands, Jana and Justin Blackchief. I have been very fortunate to spend time with them intermittently, flying home when someone is available to be with Troy in Texas. They have each been to Texas a couple times, and while I am not a lover of technology, FaceTime has been a blessing of epic proportions.
To our families, friends, and the Cheektowaga Police Department, your support has been immeasurable; and for our colleagues and community at St. Ann’s, Union Fire Company, St. Mary’s Elementary and High School, and West Seneca West, along with the many sports families we coach and play with, we remain grateful. To our newfound friends in Chicago and North Texas, thank you for welcoming us, supporting Troy, and creating a sense of home so far away from Buffalo.
We will continue to let you know what we need as we figure it out, but one thing remains constant… your encouraging thoughts and ongoing prayers cannot be replaced.
My prayer was for Troy to recreate a life worth living; he is on the path to doing that. As I said in my March 2023 letter, he is the most strong-willed person I know, and if anyone can find his way back… it’s Troy.
With Gratitude,
Jen
Letters of support may be mailed to:
Officer Troy Blackchief - 3512 Arborlawn Dr. N - Fort Worth, TX 76109

Lt. Vogel from the CPD Traffic Committee spoke on speeding enforcement.
09/18/2023

Lt. Vogel from the CPD Traffic Committee spoke on speeding enforcement.

09/18/2023

Don't forget tonight's meeting. Lt. from the Traffic Safety Committee to speak.

09/11/2023
09/09/2023

CHEEKTOWAGA SENIOR CENTER
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
Thursday, September 28th at 9:30 am
Though you don’t need to attend this orientation to start enjoying our programs & activities, it is a great way to learn all about us. Join us to hear about all the programs and activities going on at our senior center. This is also a chance to ask questions, share your ideas about what you’d like to see us offering and even get a tour of our building. We are a busy center and this orientation will help you get started. Please sign-up in our office to attend. Welcome to all who attended our orientation in JULY: Raymond Ferris, Barb Fisher, Barbara & Edward Maziarz, Rosemarie Montreuil, Karen & Jay Morosey and Marge Szprygada.

09/05/2023
09/05/2023

Join us and some of our special guests for some fun on October 14th for our annual open house at Raymour and Flanigan at 3770 Union Road. We can't wait to see everyone!

09/05/2023

Leave earlier! School busses are back! Please drive slow and be alert for all the children traveling to and from school today! We are wishing everyone a great 1st day!!! 🚌

08/12/2023

Cheektowaga PD press conference, August 12

National Night Out 2023 - Cheektowaga Town Park
08/01/2023

National Night Out 2023 - Cheektowaga Town Park

07/17/2023

Don't forget tonight's meeting at 7pm!
Bring more new neighbors!

For non-life threatening, but urgent needs in Erie County (such as dialysis, life-sustaining medications, etc.) call 716...
12/23/2022

For non-life threatening, but urgent needs in Erie County (such as dialysis, life-sustaining medications, etc.) call 716-858-SNOW

This was just posted on the towns pageWEATHER ALERT!Our Highway Department team is monitoring the storm as this system c...
12/22/2022

This was just posted on the towns page

WEATHER ALERT!
Our Highway Department team is monitoring the storm as this system continues to move in.
We are asking Town residents, if possible, do not park in the street Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the storm.
A rapid switch from rain to snow with sharply falling temperatures into the teens and
single digits will result in a flash freeze on Friday. From Friday afternoon through most of the
weekend, very strong winds, heavy lake effect snow and significant blowing and drifting snow will
be possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph
Friday into Friday night. Localized blizzard conditions.

Winter Storm Watch issued December 21 at 2:59PM EST until December 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS BuffaloHEADLINE: Winter Storm...
12/21/2022

Winter Storm Watch issued December 21 at 2:59PM EST until December 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo
HEADLINE: Winter Storm Watch issued December 21 at 2:59PM EST until December 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo

DESCRIPTION: ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...A rapid switch from rain to snow with sharply falling
temperatures into the teens and single digits will result in a
flash freeze on Friday. From Friday afternoon through most of
the weekend, very strong winds, heavy lake effect snow and
significant blowing and drifting snow will be possible. Winds
could gust as high as 65 mph Friday into Friday night.
Localized blizzard conditions are possible.
* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua,
and Cattaraugus counties.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel for the holiday weekend, including Friday,
could be very difficult to impossible at times. Areas of
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility with
whiteouts and localized blizzard conditions possible. The most
persistent and worst conditions will be where lake effect snow
is most widespread, which is still uncertain at this time.
Winds this strong could cause tree damage and power outages.
Cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero this weekend
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30
minutes.

INSTRUCTIONS: Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel
may become difficult, so plan accordingly.

Issued By: NWS Buffalo (Western New York)

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12/14/2022

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More and more people have generators these days. But generators can be dangerous, even deadly if not used right. Nathan Coleman has these safety tips.Never m...

12/12/2022

Fire Extinguisher Training - PASS - Fire Safety Training VideoThe use of a fire extinguisher in the hands of a trained adult can be a life and property savin...

11/30/2022

Make sure you have things in place should you lose power from the high winds.
DO NOT operate a generator indoors!
BE SAFE!

11/21/2022

Tonight's scheduled meeting has been cancelled...

Pics from yesterday's National Night Out
08/03/2022

Pics from yesterday's National Night Out

Don't forget to come to Town Park this afternoon!
08/02/2022

Don't forget to come to Town Park this afternoon!

Tonight's speaker is Melanie McGovern, Communications Director for the Better Business Bureau of WNY
07/18/2022

Tonight's speaker is Melanie McGovern, Communications Director for the Better Business Bureau of WNY

Tonight's speaker was John Flynn, District Attorney of Erie County
06/20/2022

Tonight's speaker was John Flynn, District Attorney of Erie County

06/20/2022

Hey watchers - don't forget the meeting tonight !

Today's speaker - Kerry PeekDirector of Senior Services
05/16/2022

Today's speaker - Kerry Peek
Director of Senior Services

Tonight's presentation was AED, CPR and Stop the Bleed
04/19/2022

Tonight's presentation was AED, CPR and Stop the Bleed

Next week's and 2022 meeting schedule
04/13/2022

Next week's and 2022 meeting schedule

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Cheektowaga, NY
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St. Andrew Sloan Virtual Meat & More Raffle. on Facebook
Please Join us. Sept 18, @7 PM
It would be nice to see what happened in my Part of Cheektowaga today. Police Web has NOTHING, And There is nothing here. When someone across the street is Tazed and his mother is arrested as well, I would like to know what happened just to KNOW if my family can be safe. I Work Mostly Nights, Happened on Seton Rd. around 11 AM.
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