Ontario County man pleads guilty to child porn charges
BUFFALO — U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Eric Passalacqua, 37, of Phelps, NY, pleaded guilty to receipt and distribution of child pornography before U.S. District Judge Frank…
Niagara Falls man arrested on drug charges
WHEATFIELD — On May 23, 2023, Sheriff Filicetti announced the arrest of Reuben W. Davis, 44 of Niagara Falls, NY. Following an investigation by the Niagara County Drug Task Force,…
Low-cost hydropower award to create 160 jobs in Niagara Falls
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York Power Authority Board of Trustees approved economic development awards to three firms that will spur more than $508 million in capital…
State police to crack down on DWI and reckless driving throughout Memorial Day Weekend
The New York State Police will increase patrols to combat drunk, impaired, and reckless driving throughout this Memorial Day weekend. The special enforcement period starts on Friday, May 26, 2023,…
Kenmore man sentenced for mail fraud, tax evasion
BUFFALO — U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Michael MacPherson, 57, of Kenmore, NY, who was convicted of mail fraud and tax evasion, was sentenced to one-year supervised…
West Seneca delivery man charged with bringing gun onto elementary school grounds
On May 18, 2023, Troopers out of SP Clarence arrested Darren E. McCormick JR., 57, of West Seneca, NY, for Criminal possession of a weapon on school grounds. On May…
AAA, community partners warn of ‘100 Deadliest Days’ for teen drivers
The “100 Deadliest Days” is the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when fatal teen crashes increase dramatically. AAA coined the phrase after examining troubling data regarding fatal crashes…
Rep. Higgins co-leads the Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act
Congressman Brian Higgins (D-NY-26) announced introduction of the Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity (HTC-GO) Act (H.R. 1785). The bipartisan legislation expands and enhances the federal Historic Tax Credit program.…
Broken brake light leads to DWI charge for Amherst man
On May 18, 2023, Troopers out of SP Clarence arrested Waleed S. Malik., 28, of Amherst, NY, for Driving While Intoxicated. On May 18, 2023, Troopers stop Malik on Main…
Gunman pleads guilty to attempted murder for injuring victim in shooting at Cheektowaga dollar store
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 34-year-old Travis J. Green of Buffalo pleaded guilty this morning before Erie County Court Judge Sheila A. DiTullio to one count…