UB athletics posts strong scores in NCAA report
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO — The NCAA released annual Division I Academic Progress Rate (APR) data on Thursday afternoon and nine UB programs had perfect single-year rates for 2015-16, while men’s…
Four from WNY named to All-Ohio team as part of BW Men’s Lacrosse
STAFF REPORTS BEREA, Ohio — Four Western New Yorkers were among the eight Baldwin Wallace University men’s lacrosse student-athletes named to the All-Ohio Athletic Conference team. Derek Andrews of Alden…
Bike to Work Day with bike trains for commuters
BUFFALO HEALTHY LIVING In an effort to encourage more people to try biking as a commuting option and to participate in Bike to Work Day on May 19, local commuters…
Perry’s McWhinney inducted into criminal justice honor society
STAFF REPORTS ALBANY — The College of Saint Rose in Albany congratulates Elijah McWhinney of Perry on being inducted into the Theta Nu chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma, The National…
North Tonawanda man charged with felony DWI
STAFF REPORTS PENDLETON — A 26-year-old North Tonawanda Man was charged with felony driving while intoxicated, aggravated driving while intoxicated, speed in zone, moving from lane unsafely, failure to keep…
NU baseball hosts Siena to close out home slate
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS NIAGARA UNIV. — The Niagara baseball team closes out its home slate this week, hosting Siena for a three-game series May 11-12. Niagara’s graduating seniors will be…
Higgins says Comey firing raises ‘serious questions’
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins released a statement regarding Tuesday’s sudden firing of FBI Director James Comey. It follows in its entirety: “The suspicious firing of…
Free emergency preparedness training slated
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER — New York National Guard troops, in conjunction with the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, will be presenting a free disaster preparedness…
Get ready for a STEAMsational event at the Niagara Power Vista
STAFF REPORTS Know a youngster interested in science and technology? Make a visit to the New York Power Authority’s free STEAM Ahead Career Fair Saturday, May 13 and learn about…
Today’s forecast: Mostly sunny with a high near 58
STAFF REPORTS The National Weather Service calls for mostly sunny skies today with a high near 58 and an overnight low around 41. Thursday, there’s a chance of showers with…