Buffalo man charged in stabbing incident
BUFFALO — A 34-year-old Buffalo man was charged with assault and weapons possession following an incident around 11:40 p.m. Thursday on Clinton Street. According to BPD, Lemuel Goodwin stabbed another…
ALERT: Niagara County Courthouse evacuated
LOCKPORT — The Niagara County Courthouse has been evacuated due to a reported bomb threat. Traffic has been shut down on the streets surrounding the courthouse and the parking lot…
Higgins pushes Grand Island greenway plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins has filed formal comments with the New York State Parks Commissioner expressing support for the preferred alternative option for the West River Greenway…
Pair arrested after high-speed chase, crash
BUFFALO — A pair of Buffalo men were charged early this morning after a traffic stop led to a high-speed chase — and crash. According to Buffalo Police, the incident…
NU basketball adds forward King to program
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — Niagara University men’s basketball head coach Chris Casey has announced the addition of forward Greg King to the program. “Greg will add strength and athleticism around the…
‘Flash Floatilla’ announced for Saturday
LEWISTON — From the man that brought you “Floatilla 9,” featuring hundreds of people floating down the upper Niagara River on July 24, comes “Flash Floatilla,” an event featuring people…
Canalside going to the dogs
BUFFALO — Dogs, cats, bunnies and horses will be among the featured guests during the “Canalside Has Gone to the Dogs” adoption event from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug.…
Rochester on display at Olympic ceremonies
RIO DE JANEIRO — When the 2016 Olympic Games open tonight, Rochester will be on full display as Team USA will be dressed in Rochester-made Hickey Freeman blazers designed by…
Man sentenced to 3 years on heroin possession charge
BUFFALO — A 23-year-old Buffalo man was sentenced to three years in prison and two years of post-release supervision today after pleading guilty in May to heroin possession charges. Erik…
Confessed arsonist held on $50,000 bail
NORTH TONAWANDA — A 39-year-old North Tonawanda man who police say admitted to burning down his neighbor’s home is being held in the Niagara County Jail on $50,000 bail. Matthew…