ALERT: Route 5 closed due to fire at former Bethlehem Steel plant
LACKAWANNA — The Hamburg Police Department says that due to the fire on the old Bethlehem Steel site, Route 5 will remain closed from Lake Avenue to Ridge Road for…
Ortt reacts to Trump’s victory
State Sen. Rob Ortt, R – North Tonawanda, today issued the following statement regarding our President-elect Donald Trump. Last night’s election results may have been surprising to the mainstream media,…
Film lecture and panel slated for Nov. 16
BUFFALO — It’s lights, camera, action for a number of Buffalo State graduates. In recent years, moviemakers have increasingly used Buffalo as a go-to filming destination. Many Buffalo State alumni…
Gillibrand issues statement on presidential election
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today issued the following statement on the results of the presidential election: “Obviously, I was deeply heartbroken by the results last night. Hillary…
Rochester man sentenced for role in burglary that lead to death of comic book collector
BUFFALO — A 47-year-old Rochester man who was convicted of committing a violent crime in aid of racketeering, was sentenced today to 240 months in prison by U.S. District Judge…
Today’s forecast: A chance of morning rain with a high near 47
The National Weather Service calls for a chance of drizzle or light rain this morning with a high near 47 and an overnight low around 37. Thursday will be mostly…
Reed holds on to Congressional seat
Geographically speaking, New York’s 23rd Congressional District is the second largest in the state. It covers the entirety of nine counties — Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tompkins…
Higgins cruises to victory over Schratz; Slaughter beats Assini
U.S. Rep Brian Higgins won a decisive re-election to New York’s 27th Congressional District over Shelly Schratz, taking 74.4 percent of the vote in the two-county race. Higgins, a Buffalo…
Collins doubles up on Kastenbaum en route to re-election
U.S. Rep Chris Collins, the first member of Congress to endorse Donald Trump’s presidential prospects and one of his most ardent supporters won re-election with 67.7 percent of the vote,…