LRGP member sentenced on RICO, drug charges
BUFFALO — A 33-year-old Buffalo resident who was convicted of RICO conspiracy and conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine, was sentenced Thursday to 168 months in prison by U.S. District Judge…
Final defendant sentenced in credit card scheme
BUFFALO — A 24-year-old citizen of Cuba was sentenced on Thursday to 12 months in prison following a conviction of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The defendant was also ordered…
Williamsville man charged with possession of child porn
BUFFALO — A 48-year-old Williamsville man was charged Thursday with possession of child pornography depicting minors less than 12 years of age. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20…
Buffalo man pleads guilty to drug charge
BUFFALO — A 40-year-old Buffalo pleaded guilty on Thursday to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, punishable by a maximum of 20 years in prison and a $1…
Buffalo State, Fredonia set to kickoff third year of ‘Battle by the Lake’
Buffalo State and Fredonia are set to rekindle their rivalry starting this Saturday as part of the third annual “Battle by the Lake” competition with men’s and women’s soccer games.…
Purple Eagles to compete at Rocket Invite
The Niagara men’s tennis team continue its fall schedule at the 2016 Rocket Invitational from Friday through Sunday. The Purple Eagles are back on the court after competing in the…
Polka named NU women’s golf coach
NIAGARA UNIV. — Former Niagara golfer Jason Polka (’10) has been named the head coach of the Purple Eagles women’s golf team. “I’m very excited to be returning to Niagara…
Congressmen Collins, Katko voice opposition to Lake Ontario shoreline plan
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) and Congressman John Katko (NY-24) continued to voice their strong opposition to the International Joint Commission’s (IJC) Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Plan for the 2016 Fiscal…
Water Resources Development Act includes $300 M for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
The Water Resources Development Act, which authorizes the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) providing $300 million in funding for Great Lakes projects, has passed Congressional approval, according to U.S. Rep…
Canisius hockey names 2016-17 team captains
Canisius head coach Dave Smith announced Thursday that senior Geoff Fortman will serve as team captain for the 2016-17 season, while junior Ryan Schmelzer will serve as alternate captain. “With…