Dr. Dolores A. Bower — Dec. 5, 2023
Dr. Dolores A. Bower, 81, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on December 5, 2022 at her residence. Born in West Warwick, RI, she was the daughter of the late Joseph…
Sylvia Choolokian — Dec. 6, 2022
Sylvia Choolokian passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Niagara Falls, New York to the parents of Vahan and Filiane Kishmoian who…
Higgins announces military service academy advisor panel
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) named nine local residents to serve on a Service Academy Advisory Committee. The panel met on December 4, 2022 to interview local high school students applying…
Rochester man going to prison for robbing cell phone store at gunpoint
ROCHESTER — U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that James A. Houston a/k/a Hood, 36, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of Hobbs Act robbery and brandishing a firearm…
NU’s Veltri named HCA Goalie of the Month
Niagara University — The Hockey Commissioners Association (HCA) announced it’s monthly awards for the month of November. After being named Atlantic Hockey Goalie of the Month last week, Niagara goaltender…
Felon gets 10 years in prison for firearm possession
BUFFALO — U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Ernest Green, a/k/a Fire, 40, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted following a jury trial of being a felon in…
Today’s forecast: Rain likely early with a high near 47
Today Scattered showers, mainly before 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a…
John J. Shields — Dec. 4, 2022
John J. Shields entered into rest suddenly on December 4, 2022. Beloved son of Doria Schlager-Gretzler (nee Cardarelli; Robert Gretzler) and Mark J. Shields. Loving grandson of Phyllis and the…
Tonawanda man charged with DWI
On December 4, 2022, Troopers out of SP Elma arrested Carlos A. Nieves-Otero., 23, of Tonawanda, NY, for Driving While Intoxicated. During a traffic stop on Bowen Road in the…
Frank ‘Dempsey’ DiMeo — Dec. 3, 2022
Frank ‘Dempsey’ DiMeo, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on December 3, 2022 at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Cosimo…