LITERALLY THE BEST REVIEWS: Book reviews on temporary hiatus
As many of my followers may have noticed recently, the number of book reviews being posted has dropped over the past three months. Sometimes, life gets in the way, and…
NU hockey concludes fall semester with road trip To Air Force
This weekend, the Purple Eagles hockey team closes out the 2016 calendar year with a pair of road games against the Air Force Falcons. After playing four games against each…
State sues Rochester contractor for allegedly defrauding consumers
ROCHESTER – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today that his office filed legal action seeking a permanent injunction against a Rochester-based home improvement contractor who contracted to perform home…
UPDATE: Missing Town of Tonawanda girl located
TOWN OF TONAWANDA — Town of Tonawanda Police say missing 17-year-old Samantha LeChot, who was reported missing on Wednesday, has been located. The teen had reportedly been released from school…
Former BPD officer sentenced for Molly’s Pub incident
BUFFALO — Robert Eloff Jr., a former officer with the Buffalo Police Department, who was convicted of deprivation of rights under color of law, was sentenced to three months in…
Buffalo gang member pleads guilty to cocaine charge
BUFFALO — Thirty-five-year-old Oscar Romero of Buffalo pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute and distribution of cocaine before Senior U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny. The charge…
Today’s forecast: High near 33 with a slight chance of snow
The National Weather Service calls for a slight chance of snow showers this morning, then partly sunny with a high near 33. Tonight, more snow showers are possible with a…
EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: Mark your calendars: What 2017 will bring for WNY skywatchers
Chances are, that if you live in rural Western New York you’re a backyard astronomer of sorts. You might find yourself outdoors on a cool, clear winter night marveling at…
GCC to offer new solar manufacturing course in January
BATAVIA — Beginning with the spring 2017 semester, Genesee Community College will offer a course on solar manufacturing. Introduction to Solar Manufacturing (CHE193), taught by Dr. Brian Fraser, assistant professor…
Gillibrand renews push to designate Barge Canal as National Historic Landmark
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is asking the U.S. Department of the Interior urging the department to designate the New York State Barge Canal as a National Historic…