Buffalo man pleads guilty to gun, drug charges
BUFFAL — U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Esteven Matos, 31, of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr. to possession with intent…
Buffalo woman who sold heroin which led to man’s death sentenced to 10 years
BUFFALO — U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Genesis Tolentino-Cruz, 29, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute,…
Acting NYSP Superintendent weighs in on Tyre Nichols incident in Memphis
Acting NYSP Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli released the following statement this evening: “Having reviewed the video of the incident involving Trye Nichols, we strongly condemn the attack carried out by…
Defendant convicted in fatal shooting of youth football coach sentenced in separate criminal case
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 21-year-old Jason L. Washington, Jr. of Buffalo was sentenced this morning before Acting Supreme Court Justice Andrew C. LoTempio to 5…
Reps. Higgins and Langworthy push FEMA for 30-day extension for disaster assessment following blizzard
In a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) and Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) urged the agency to grant a 30-day extension for the ongoing…
Buffalo woman charged with harassing police during looting investigation
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 55-year-old Cariol Horne of Buffalo was arraigned this morning before Buffalo City Court Judge Kevin J. Keane on one count of…
Congressman Higgins warns Congress must uphold and enhance flight safety measures
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) released a statement after Rep. Sam Graves, the new Chair of the House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, expressed opposition to the 1,500-hour rule training…
Niagara County contractor sentenced to jail time for defrauding 7 Erie County residents
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 39-year-old Jarrod D. Vosburg of Appleton, New York was sentenced yesterday afternoon before State Supreme Court Justice Paul B. Wojtaszek. The…
NU’s Bernard inks minor league deal with Blue Jays
TORONTO, ONT. — On Friday, the Toronto Blue Jays officially announced the signing of former Niagara Baseball student-athlete Wynton Bernard who was a member of the Purple Eagle program from…