NU athletics supporters answer challenge
NIAGARA UNIV. — The Purple & White Club received a boost in donations and membership during the Purple Eagle Giving Challenge initiated by alumnus Jim Hart ’69. “With the advent…
Paczki Day slated for Broadway Market on Feb. 28
BUFFALO — The Broadway Market will celebrate Paczki Day on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 28. The delectable Polish donuts will be sold by three market vendors — Chrusciki Bakery, Mazurek’s Bakery…
NU women’s hoops welcomes Manhattan on Saturday
NIAGARA UNIV. — The Niagara University women’s Purple Eagles will welcome Manhattan to the Gallagher Center at 3 p.m. Saturday. The Purple Eagles fell to defending MAAC Champions Iona, 65-55,…
Buffalo man pleads guilty to drug and gun charges
BUFFALO — Rasheen Newkirk, 42, of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty to possession of heroin with intent to distribute and unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition by a felon, before…
Three indicted on drug, gun and sex trafficking charges
BUFFALO — A federal grand jury has indicted Valentino Shine, Sr., 49, of Buffalo, on charges of narcotics conspiracy, using and maintaining a drug-involved premises, possession of cocaine with intent…
Higgins announces satellite office locations for February
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the Congress on Your Corner schedule for the month of February. Through the program, staff from Congressman Higgins’ office are available at satellite sites throughout…
UB swimming and diving head to Cleveland State this weekend
BUFFALO – The University at Buffalo’s swimming and diving team are headed to Cleveland State this weekend for a dual meet. The women are coming off a split weekend, having…
Old Fort Niagara offers ‘Snowshoe Patrol’ on Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — Old Fort Niagara invites the public to imagine life as a soldier on the Niagara Frontier in the 1700s by attending its annual Snowshoe Patrol from 11 a.m.…
Erie County to sue pharmaceutical companies
BUFFALO — Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined Thursday by Erie County Attorney Michael Siragusa, Erie County Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein, Erie County Mental Health Commissioner Michael…
Statewide DWI crackdown this weekend
A statewide crackdown on impaired and reckless driving will be enforced by state and local police during Super Bowl weekend. The New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies…