State Bar Assn. urges Senate to reject ‘Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act’
ALBANY — New York State Bar Association President Claire P. Gutekunst issued a statement today calling on the United States Senate to reject a law she says would have unintended…
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A Buffalo Amber Alert works, New York’s Attorney General is working against the Trump administration, and a Cheektowaga man’s attempt to rob a bank worked … temporarily. Plus more news,…
Rochester man sentenced on heroin charge
ROCHESTER — Twenty-seven-year-old Jeffrey M. Patton of Rochester was sentenced to 18 months in prison following a conviction of possession with intent to distribute heroin, Assistant U.S. Attorney Douglas E.…
Convicted felon pleads guilty to attempting to re-enter United States
BUFFALO — Sandor Lorant Felhazi, 32, of Hungary, pleaded guilty to attempting to re-enter the United States following a felony conviction, before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. The charge…
Community panel to discuss ethnic and racial conflicts, resolutions
BUFFALO — Buffalo State’s Community Academic Center (CAC) will host a panel discussion, “Conflict Resolutions Around the World—Global to Local,” from 4:30 – 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Ethel Lockman…
GCC to hold 6th Annual Arts Fest
BATAVIA — Genesee Community College will hold its 6th Annual Arts Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 23 at the college’s Forum Stage. The free festival offers…
Local National Guard members promoted
LATHAM — Several members of the New York Army National Guard hailing from Western New York have received promotions in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Major…
VA psychiatrist charged with fraud and money laundering
ROCHESTER — Dr. Xingjia Cui, 52, of Pittsford, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with health care fraud, money laundering and tax fraud. The charges carry a maximum sentence…
Cheektowaga man charged with robbing Amherst bank
BUFFALO — Fifty-one-year-old Thomas Cascio of Cheektowaga was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with bank robbery. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a…
Today’s forecast: A chance of snow showers with a high near 26
The National Weather Service calls for a chance of snow showers today with a high near 26 and an overnight low around 9. Wind chill values could dip as low…