State renews commitment to popular vote
ALBANY — A piece of state legislation with lasting national effect was quietly renewed a week ago as Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed onto a newly drawn version of the National…
Canisius men’s basketball battles in loss at Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Four Kentucky players scored in double-figures, led by freshman De’Aaron Fox’s game-high 21 points, as the nationally-ranked Wildcats defeated Canisius 93-69 Sunday night in Rupp Arena. The…
Canisius women’s basketball drops season-opener
BUFFALO — The Canisius College women’s basketball team suffered a 83-59, season-opening loss to Northeastern on Sunday at the Koessler Athletic Center. The Huskies outscored the Blue and Gold 42-29…
NU men’s basketball drops road opener
PROVIDENCE, RI — Four Purple Eagles scored in double figures as Niagara dropped its road opener today to the Brown Bears, 88-79. The Brown Bears made the most of their…
NU women’s basketball drops tough game to Michigan
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The Niagara women’s basketball team lost a tough test with Michigan on Sunday afternoon. The Purple Eagles got on the board quickly in the first quarter;…
Local school districts to get aid for pre-k programs
Four WNY school districts are among the 25 high-need districts across the state that will divvy up $10.4 million in state aid to increase access to quality pre-kindergarten for more…
HEAP applications can be turned in Monday
More than $325 million in funding is available to help elderly and low- and moderate-income New Yorkers heat their homes this winter. Applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program will…
BPD asks for help in finding missing man
BUFFALO — The Buffalo Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing adult male. Robert Keefe is described as a 5-foot, 9-inch tall, 180-pound while male…
ThinkGeek to open in Walden Galleria
CHEEKTOWAGA — Online retailer ThinkGeek, purveyor and creator of collectibles and geek-gear, is celebrating their new store location focused entirely on collectibles at Walden Galleria in less than a week.…