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Cheektowaga Police remembers fallen detective 24 years later

Emily Tran
Emily Tran
Emily Tran
Senior Reporter · Buffalo, NY

Emily Tran has been chronicling Buffalo's vibrant neighborhoods and community issues for over 10 years. She holds a degree in Journalism from Syracuse University and previously contributed to NPR’s Buffalo affiliate, where she developed a knack for storytelling that resonates with local residents. Emily’s passion for community engagement drives her to highlight the unsung heroes of Buffalo.

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Senior Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 6:34 PM · 1 min read
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Cheektowaga Police remembers fallen detective 24 years later — Rochester Community news

The Cheektowaga Police Department is remembering Detective Wasyl “Waz” Potienko, who was killed in the line of duty 24 years ago.

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