Two from WNY recognized by Stevenson University
STAFF REPORTS OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Dean’s List recognizes full-time undergraduate students whose academic achievement is outstanding in each semester. To qualify, a student must earn a grade point…
Congressman Higgins presents Purple Heart to sister of Korean War soldier killed in action
PRESS RELEASE Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) presented the sister of United States Army Private First Class (PFC) Richard Harla with the Purple Heart and five additional military service medals earned…
AMHERST TIMES: The need for fresh faces on Amherst town boards
By Jim Tricoli AMHERST TIMES Monday night’s Town Board meeting was center stage for those people who don’t want the Peanut Line expanded for many good reasons. They feel that…
Underwood takes action against family planning “gag rule”
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood filed comments opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (“HHS”) Proposed Rule that would, if implemented,…
Collins Announces $523,000 in USDA Funding for Town of Springwater
PRESS RELEASE WILLIAMSVILLE — Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) announced rural development loans and grants to the Town of Springwater totaling $523,000. The funding was approved by the United States Department…
Bulls release 2018-19 wrestling schedule
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO ATHLETICS BUFFALO, N.Y. — The University at Buffalo wrestling program has released its schedule for the upcoming 2018-19 season and once again it looks to be very…
Historic Erie Canal vessels threatened by NYPA shutdown
STAFF REPORTS ALBANY, N.Y. — The Preservation League of New York State is seeking support for its efforts to protect the historic Tug Urger and other Erie Canal vessels that…
Great Lakes Commission, partners celebrate completion of Buffalo River habitat restoration projects
PRESS RELEASE BUFFALO — The Great Lakes Commission (GLC), U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins (NY-26), Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper, and others celebrated the completion of the Buffalo River Habitat Restoration Project at…
Pittsford Psychiatrist charged with committing health care fraud
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER, N.Y. — U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Dr. Muhammad A. Cheema, 45, of Pittsford, NY, was charged by criminal complaint with health care…
Pair of Rochester drug trafficking ring members plead guilty
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER –U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Leitscha Poncedeleon, 28, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to…