Gas prices going up as Labor Day nears
After dropping or holding steady most of the summer, national gas prices have risen every day for the last two weeks, while local prices have inched forward, as well. The…
One brother sentenced on drug charge as another pleads guilty to same
BUFFALO — A 23-year-old Buffalo man, Jonathan Ortiz, was sentenced to 57 months in prison, having been convicted of attempted possession with intent to distribute cocaine. In a related case,…
WNY students intern through SUNY Oswego
OSWEGO — Scores of SUNY Oswego students took part in internships in summer 2016 through the college’s Center for Experiential Learning. Those from the area include: Ian W. Campbell of…
Buffalo man sentenced for setting business on fire
BUFFALO — A 27-year-old Buffalo man was sentenced to 37 months in prison, having been convicted of or arson of a commercial building. According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy C.…
DEC announces proposed changes to freshwater fishing regulations
ALBANY — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is seeking public comments on proposed changes to freshwater fishing regulations. DEC modifies freshwater sportfishing regulations approximately every two…
Falconer man charged with DWI
FALCONER — A 27-year-old Falconer man was charged Sunday with driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop on Route 394. According to New York State Police, Daniel Graham was stopped…
HEaRD in WNY: Top shows for the week of Aug. 29 – Sept. 4
This week’s featured show is the Last Reign’s Debut Album Release Show: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Mohawk Place. Get ready for a night of metal and debauchery as Buffalo’s melodic…
Today’s forecast: Clearing with a high near 80
The National Weather Service calls for mostly cloudy this morning, clearing with a high near 80 this afternoon and a low of around 60 tonight. Tuesday will be sunny with…
ANNOUNCEMENT: East Aurora’s Bar-Bill Tavern has the best wings in WNY
EAST AURORA — Western New Yorkers have spoken. And Bar-Bill Tavern has the best chicken wings in the entire area. Beating out 12 other nominees, including Anchor Bar, Brennan’s Bowery…
ANNOUNCEMENT: East Aurora's Bar Bill Tavern has the best wings in WNY
EAST AURORA — Western New Yorkers have spoken. And Bar-Bill Tavern has the best chicken wings in the entire area. Beating out 12 other nominees, including Anchor Bar, Brennan’s Bowery…