Today’s forecast: Chance of showers with a high near 72
STAFF REPORTS The National Weather Service calls for a chance of showers, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 72. Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.…
Jacobs declares two victories — McMurray says ‘count the votes’
By Scott Leffler scott.leffler@allwny.com Republican Chris Jacobs appears to have easily won both the special election for New York’s 27th Congressional District, as the Republican primary for the November race…
AMHERST TIMES: Town Hall to Remain CLOSED for Months
AMHERST TIMES At the June 18thy Planning Board meeting a resident asked when the Amherst Town Hall will reopen to the public. Deputy Supervisor Jacqui Berger Town Board liaison to…
Buffalo Man Going To Prison For Five Years For Selling Fentanyl
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Deshon Nettles, 28, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of possessing with intent to distribute, and…
LITERALLY THE BEST REVIEWS: Suitcase City
Suitcase City – Sterling Watson Akashic Books 320 Pages Occasionally when walking the stacks at the Lockport Public Library, I will randomly pull a book from a shelf and take…
Niagara Falls Man Indicted On Multiple Drug And Gun Charges
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO, NY—U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy Jr. announced today that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Verquan Jackson, 32, of Niagara Falls, NY, with attempted…
Niagara County to give masks, hand sanitizer to public
PRESS RELEASE Niagara County Legislator Dave Godfrey today announced that the Niagara County Department of Emergency Services will hold its first drive-thru event to provide free masks and small bottles…
Niagara County announces new COVID-19 death, 2 new cases
PRESS RELEASE The Niagara County Department of Health issued the following update on positive COVID-19 cases in Niagara County: We regretfully report the death of a 77 year-old male with…
Today’s forecast: Showers and thunderstorms with a high near 85
STAFF REPORTS The National Weather Service calls for a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then showers and…
Machias man charged with burglary
PRESS RELEASE On June 18, 2020, SP Machias Troopers arrested Nicholas G. Boitschenko, 41, of Machias, NY for Burglary 1st Degree. Troopers investigating a complaint at a residence on Maple…