Buffalo man sentenced for trying to renew dead man’s passport
BUFFALO — A 74-year-old Buffalo man was sentenced to six months in jail for making false statements on a passport application, according to U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul Jr. In…
Today’s forecast: Early fog followed by sun and a high near 85
The National Weather Service calls for patchy fog this morning with sunny skies and a high near 85 this afternoon. Tonight, there’s a slight chance of showers with a low…
David W Hollenbaugh — Jan. 18, 1933 – Aug. 17, 2016
David W. Hollenbaugh, age 83 “39” of Lockport, entered into rest on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport surrounded by his loving family. Born January 18,…
Herd doubled up, lose Thruway Cup
For the second straight year, the Thruway Cup will reside in Rochester. The Buffalo Bisons scored three times in the second inning but couldn’t hold on as the Rochester Red…
Statewide DWI crackdown underway
ALBANY — A statewide crackdown on DWI begins today and runs through Sept. 5, according to New York State Police and Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled…
Seneca Resorts and Casinos announce fall line-up
Seneca Resorts and Casinos have announced a diverse lineup of new shows for both Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls and Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino in Salamanca…
Olcott Beach closed to swimmers
OLCOTT — The Niagara County Department of Health has temporarily closed Olcott Beach to swimmers due to bacteria levels found in recent testing. While the beach itself is open, swimming…
Four traffic stops result in drug charges
Charges were filed against four separate drivers and a passenger during traffic stops over the course of about eight hours Wednesday night and this morning, according to Erie County Sheriff…
State economy adds 36,200 private sector jobs in July
ALBANY — New York State’s private sector job count increased by 36,200, or 0.5%, to 7,951,900, a new record high, according to preliminary figures released today by the New York…
Artists to hold ‘Sketchmeet’ on top of Broadway Market
BUFFALO — Saturday morning, the rooftop of the Broadway Market will be filled with some sketchy people. No. Wait. That’s sketching people. Urban Sketchers Buffalo, a group of artists of…