Business owners plead guilty to $1.2 M tax fraud
BUFFALO — Fifty-two-year-old Ilias Maredia and 50-year-old Latif Maredia, both of Stafford, Texas have admitted to stealing more than a $1,000,000 in state tax that was collected at seven gas…
‘Best Tourist Attraction’ nominations open until Sunday
Heading into June, it’s clear that there’s no shortage of things to do in Western New York. From live concerts, festivals, events, to the ever-growing culture in the greater Buffalo…
No construction related lane closures on highways this weekend
ALBANY — State road and bridge construction projects are suspended through Tuesday to allow for easier travel throughout New York State this Memorial Day holiday weekend. “Memorial Day Weekend is…
Founding Fathers gets attention — good and bad
BUFFALO — Founding Fathers Pub, named one of the best bars in the nation Thursday, drew some unwanted attention just hours after the honor was announced. The bar was visited…
ALERT: Buffalo police search for missing teen
BUFFALO — The Buffalo Police Department are seeking the public’s help in finding a 17-year-old girl missing since Tuesday. According to BPD, Yaraida Sanchez went missing from the Health Science…
Today’s forecast: Mostly sunny with a high near 82
The National Weather Service calls for mostly sunny skies today with a high near 82 and an overnight low around 65. Saturday, there’s a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms…
Falls man charged with drugged driving, pot possession
NIAGARA FALLS — A 21-year-old Niagara Falls man was charged this morning with driving while ability impaired by drugs and fifth-degree criminal possession of marijuana following a traffic stop on…
Wojtaszek to head local OTB
Former Niagara County Republican Party Chairman Henry Wojtaszek will take the role of president and CEO of the Western Regional OTB, the corporation announced today, succeeding Michael D. Kane, who…
Lancaster woman pleads guilty to stealing from school district
BUFFALO — A 48-year-old Lancaster woman pleaded guilty Wednesday to 10 counts of falsifying business records and one count of grand larceny, having been accused of theft from her former…
Buffalo Harbor to host ‘Be a NY Ninja Day’ on June 4
BUFFALO — In celebration of the movie release of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” — which was partially filmed in the Queen City — Be a NY…