DeLabio begins tenure as Family Court judge
PRESS RELEASE LOCKPORT — Niagara County’s newest judge began the week in Albany, attending specialized training, while her staff settled in at the County Courthouse in Lockport. Judge Erin DeLabio,…
NU hockey starts 3-game home stand Friday vs. RIT
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS The Niagara hockey team closed out its non-conference portion of the 2017-18 season last weekend with a pair of tightly-contested losses against the the current No. 8…
Highland Hospital introduces customized app for bariatric patients
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER — Highland Hospital is teaming up with “Baritastic,” a weight loss app, to offer a customized experience for patients in the Highland Bariatric Program. By connecting to…
Niagara Falls School District closed on Friday
STAFF REPORTS NIAGARA FALLS — The Niagara Falls School District is just the latest district to announce that students will not have classes on Friday. Due to anticipated weather conditions,…
NU men’s basketball starts 2018 at Siena Friday
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS The Niagara Purple Eagles open their 2018 and conference road schedule on Friday, January 5 against the Siena Saints at 7 p.m. Scene Setter• After winning three…
Buffalo man sentenced for credit card scheme
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO — Randy Jarrett, 45 of Buffalo, who was convicted of conspiracy to commit access device fraud, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo to 21…
Allison Daley named Canisius head women’s lacrosse coach
CANISIUS COLLEGE ATHLETICS Canisius alumna and former women’s lacrosse standout Allison Daley ’11, MSA ’13 has been named head coach of the Golden Griffin women’s lacrosse program, Director of Athletics…
Gillibrand calls Sessions’ decision on marijuana ‘a direct attack on patients’
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today released the following statement regarding news reports that Attorney General Jeff Sessions will rescind current policy and allow federal prosecutors…
Today’s forecast: Scattered snow with a high near 15
STAFF REPORTS The National Weather Service calls for scattered flurries this morning, then snow showers likely this afternoon with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -10.…
State settles with Buffalo fence company for failure to provide services
PRESS RELEASE BUFFALO—Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that his office has reached a settlement with Classic Fence and Lumber, Inc. (Classic Fence) and its owner Fred DeNormand, who…