UB women’s hoops to hold exhibition game Friday
BUFFALO — The defending Mid-American Conference champion University at Buffalo women’s basketball team opens up their 2016-17 campaign on Friday night as they welcome Bloomsburg to Alumni Arena for an…
EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: Oak wilt sets its sights on WNY
It seems like Western New York forests are under constant attack, in wars that they can’t win. In the early 1900s, chestnut trees were all but exterminated from our woodlands…
Today’s forecast: Showers likely with a high near 55
The national weather service calls for likely showers this morning and clouds this afternoon with a high near 55 and an overnight low around 40. Friday will be mostly sunny…
Buffalo man sentenced on drug charge
BUFFALO — A 34-year-old Buffalo man who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine, was sentenced to 130…
Buffalo man sentenced to 9 years on cocaine charge
BUFFALO — A 44-year-old Buffalo man, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, was sentenced to 108…
Buffalo man sentenced for conspiracy to commit arson
BUFFALO — Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Christopher Gorman, 51, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to damage a building used in an…
Tonawanda man sentenced on drug charge
BUFFALO — A 28-year-old Tonawanda man who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute 28 grams or more of crack cocaine, was sentenced to 60 months in prison and…
Schuele Boys gang member pleads guilty to drug charges
BUFFALO — Thirty-four-year-old Demario James of Buffalo pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, before U.S. District Judge…
Schneiderman deal will cut price of heroin antidote
NEW YORK – Attorney General Schneiderman announced today an agreement with Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to extend a price cut for naloxone, a highly effective antidote that can quickly reverse an…
Niagara draws Canisius 0-0, Canisius earn MAAC berth
NIAGARA UNIV. — The Canisius men’s soccer team controlled play for most of the night, outshooting Niagara 28-8, but Niagara goalkeeper Steve Casey made eight saves as the two long-time…