Canisius women’s basketball comeback bid falls short
The Canisius College women’s basketball team couldn’t overcome a slow start, and fell to the Akron Zips at the Koessler Athletic Center on Sunday,73-64. After getting outscored 31-13 in the…
NU men’s basketball falls despite season-high 30 points for Scott
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Matt Scott led all scorers with a season-high 30 points as the Purple Eagles fell to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 78-65, on Sunday. Kahlil Dukes opened…
NU women’s basketball falls to Maryland
NIAGARA UNIV. — The Niagara women’s basketball team was defeated by No. 6/5 Maryland on Sunday afternoon. Coach’s Corner “There’s nothing for us to hang our heads about today,” said…
NFTA opts against fare hike
BUFFALO — Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority commissioners approved a $225.5 million budget for 2017 season, one which will not include a fare hike for riders. The $222.5 million budget assumes…
Erie Canal closes this evening
ALBANY — After nearly seven months of smooth sailing, the Erie Canal is closing for business as of 5 p.m. Having opened on April 27 — the earliest opening of…
Cuomo speaks out against discrimination, harassment in schools
ALBANY — New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, in a letter to State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia, requested that the State Education Department take immediate action to address these instances…
DEC, health departments to discuss air quality surrounding Bethlehem Steel
LACKAWANNA — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Department of Health, and Erie County Health Department will host a joint meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday…
Hochul recognizes two UB companies started by women
BUFFALO — Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul took time out on Friday to recognize a pair of scientific companies started by UB female faculty members. Hochul was on the university’s South…
Santa coming to Kenmore on Saturday
KENMORE — Santa Claus must get bored of riding around in that sleigh of his. On Saturday, he arrived in Niagara Falls by helicopter. This coming Saturday, he’ll be arriving…