GCC’s 50th Commencement in the New Call Arena
STAFF REPORTS BATAVIA, N.Y. — Like a crescendo of a year-long concerto, Genesee Community College is fine-tuning all the logistics of its 50th Commencement Ceremony scheduled Sunday, May 20, 2018…
Today’s forecast: Partly sunny with a high near 54
STAFF REPORTS The National Weather Service calls for partly sunny skies today with a high near 54. North wind 7 to 10 mph. Tonight, showers are likely, mainly between 10pm…
IronPigs earn first walkoff win over Herd, 6-5
STAFF REPORTS Dean Anna‘s sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth inning scored pinch runner Roman Quinn and lifted the IronPigs to a 6-5 victory over the Bisons on…
TRICOLI: Niagara Emporium, An Attraction Worth Your Time
By Jim Tricoli AMHERST TIMES Today I went to the DMV at Eastern Hills Mall. Right next door I noticed a store called the Niagara Emporium. I decided to go…
Congressman Higgins announces $136k in grants for Western New York art & cultural programs
PRESS RELEASE Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced federal grants provided through the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) totaling $136,500 for the Western New York art and cultural community. “The…
Local residents chosen to be Rochester Institute of Technology commencement delegates
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Twenty-three graduation delegates will represent Rochester Institute of Technology’s colleges and degree-granting units during this year’s commencement and convocation ceremonies May 11-12. Delegates were selected…
Acting A.G. Underwood issues statement on Net Neutrality rollback
PRESS RELEASE Today, the FCC announced that the rollback of net neutrality will officially take effect on June 11th. Acting New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood released the following statement:…
NY Attorney General’s Office requests public comments as part of review of Fidelis sale
PRESS RELEASE Acting New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood announced today a request for public comment as part of the office’s review of the $3.75 billion sale of substantially all…
New York State Police Newsroom Notification: Another suspect arrested in a twenty gun burglary
PRESS RELEASE On May 9, 2018, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) out of SP Amity arrested Andrew P. Drexel, 18 of Ogden, NY for Burglary 2nd degree (C Felony).…
ALERT: Canalside lineup announced
By SCOTT LEFFLER scott.leffler@allwny.com BUFFALO — The much-anticipated lineup for Canalside’s 2018 concert series was announced this afternoon. There are eight Thursday shows, a show on Friday and one Saturday.…