Three charged in underage drinking enforcement campaign
On June 7, 2023 the New York State Police conducted an Underage Drinking Initiative in Cattaraugus County which resulted in the arrests of Cassandra L. Gee, 32 of Olean NY,…
Joseph A. Petrozzi — June 6, 2023
Joseph A. Petrozzi, 95, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Russell Petrozzi and…
State to crack down on unlicensed cannabis businesses
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of an interagency initiative to cease the sale of untested cannabis from unlicensed storefronts and trucks. Enforcement officers from the New York State…
Former bookkeeper pleads guilty to stealing $168K
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 46-year-old Cynthia L. Matla of Hamburg pleaded guilty this morning before State Supreme Court Justice M. William Boller to one count…
Four WNY properties nominated by state for historic registry
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Board for Historic Preservation has recommended adding sixteen properties — including four in Western New York — to the State…
Serial shoplifter sentenced to prison
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 35-year-old Maurice J. Land of Buffalo was sentenced this morning before State Supreme Court Justice Debra Givens to 2 to 4…
Rochester man pleads guilty to fentanyl charge
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Denzell D. Easter-Stevenson, 28, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl…
Buffalo man sentenced for assaulting an FBI agent
BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Tyler Collins, 27, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of assaulting a federal officer and causing a bodily injury,…
NYSP issues more than 38,300 tickets during “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign
The New York State Police today announced that it issued a total of 38,363 tickets statewide during the National “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign. The special enforcement period began…
Lockport’s Windsor Village to host ‘PB&J Jam’
The WNY PB&J Jam brings professional musicians to the stage with our up-and-coming musicians to keep them engaged through the summer when school programing is not available, while teaching them…