Police warn of increased scam attempts
The NYSP is warning the public on a recent increase of scams. In just a few weeks of 2023, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation in WNY are seeing an increase…
Today’s forecast: Snow and cold … and more cold
Friday A chance of snow showers, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. Wind chill values as low as -15. Blustery, with a northwest wind…
Rochester man pleads guilty to drug, gun charges
ROCHESTER — U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Fernando Santiago, 67, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to possession with intent to…
Erie County prepares for bitterly cold weather leading into the weekend
An arctic front will enter Erie County on Thursday evening, bringing strong winds with possible gusts in excess of 40 mph. Low windchills and a burst of moderately heavy snow…
Buffalo man pleads guilty to assaulting FBI agent
BUFFALO – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Tyler Collins, 27, of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty before Senior U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny to assaulting a federal…
Rochester man pleads guilty to bank robbery
ROCHESTER — U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Hugh Mahoney, 50, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa to robbing the ESL Federal…
AG James secures $410K from tech companies that promoted spyware
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured $410,000 from Patrick Hinchy and 16 of his companies for illegally promoting spyware that allowed individuals to monitor another…
Teen who committed 5 armed robberies sentenced as an adult
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 17-year-old male from Buffalo was sentenced yesterday afternoon before Erie County Court Judge Susan Eagan, a designated Youth Part judge, to…
Man sentenced for series of bank robberies in South Buffalo
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 60-year-old Donald R. Thie of no permanent address was sentenced yesterday afternoon before Erie County Court Judge Suzanne Maxwell Barnes to…
Higgins announces bill to ban assault weapons
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced introduction of the Assault Weapons Ban of 2023. The bill, cosponsored by Higgins, prohibits the sale, transfer, manufacture, and importation of semiautomatic weapons and high-capacity…