Ortt pushes bill to cut ‘red tape’ for businesses
NORTH TONAWANDA — State Sen. Rob Ortt joined local business advocates and employees of Audubon Machinery at the North Tonawanda factory today to push for his proposed Red Tape Reduction…
Anthony Tullio Ciarfella, Jr. — March 15, 1940 – Aug. 15, 2016
Anthony Tullio Ciarfella, Jr., entered into rest on August 15, 2016. Born on March 15, 1940 to Italian immigrants, he was the son of Anthony T. and Maria (Spema) Ciarfella,…
Canisius announces ‘Young Alumni Ticket Plans’
BUFFALO — The Canisius College athletic department is re-launching its young alumni discount ticket program to say thank you to graduates of the last decade. The school is offering a…
Canisius’ Tyler named to pre-season All-MAAC Team
BUFFALO — Canisius Volleyball senior outside hitter Katlyn Tyler has been named to the 2016 Preseason All-MAAC Team, the conference office announced Wednesday. Tyler, a native of Pavilion, New York,…
Rapids Fire Co. awarded $67K grant
TOWN OF LOCKPORT — The Rapids Vol. Fire Co. will receive $67,545 in federal funding from the Department of Homeland Security to help first responders improve their ability to respond…
Hells Angels president sentenced on drug charges
ROCHESTER — A 64-year-old Monterey, Calif. man was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for a conviction on a pair of drug charges here in Western New York. According…
BPD investigating reported shooting
BUFFALO — The Buffalo Police Department is investigating a reported shooting that occurred this afternoon in the 100 block of Wohlers Avenue. BREAKING: BPD responding to a call of a…
Fairport teen charged with making terrorist threat
ROCHESTER — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 19-year-old from Fairport on felony charges of making a terrorist threat. Deputies have arrested Kyle Gorden after an investigation by the…
Bolsinger, Bisons edge Wings in series finale
BUFFALO — The Buffalo Bisons kept their chances at a Thruway Cup alive with a 4-3 victory over the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Wednesday. In his third…
Trans-Siberian Orchestra plans two December shows in Buffalo
BUFFALO — The Trans-Siberian Orchestra will perform a pair of shows on Dec. 4 at the soon-to-be-renamed First Niagara Center. Tickets for the 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. shows are…