William G. Gillis — Oct. 6, 1941 – Jan. 11, 2017
William G. Gillis went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2017, son of George and Celia Gillis. Beloved husband of Roberta Gillis, they were married on June 30,…
James J. Grout — Dec. 28, 1944 – Jan. 11, 2017
James J. Grout went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2017, son of the late Norman and Marjorie Grout. Beloved husband of Jean Grout (Taylor). Step-father of Jennifer…
Schneiderman releases statement on Fiat Chrysler report
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued the following statement on Fiat Chrysler: “I am deeply troubled by evidence presented by the EPA today concerning Fiat Chrysler’s alleged…
State investigation results in return of $22.5 Million in feed overcharged to Citi customers
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the resolution of a four-year investigation of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (CGMI), a subsidiary of Citigroup, that revealed that CGMI…
Collins, Stefanik introduce legislation to assist WNY farmers
U.S. Reps Chris Collins (NY-27) and Elise Stefanik (NY-21) have introduced the Family Farm Relief Act of 2017, legislation to move the H-2A Agricultural Visa program from the Department of…
Higgins named to Ways & Means, Budget committees
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) has been selected to serve on the House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means, the oldest committee in Congress dating back to…
Rochester man convicted of lying on airport security application
ROCHESTER — Darnell Jerome, 20, of Rochester, was convicted by a federal jury of making a false statement. The charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison and…
Friendship man pleads guilty to meth charge
BUFFALO — A 28-year-old Friendship man pleaded guilty to conspiracy to manufacture, possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 50 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing…
Buffalo man sentenced on drug charge
BUFFALO — Thirty-nine-year-old Ronnie Ortiz of Buffalo, who was convicted of attempt to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, was sentenced to 14 months in prison by U.S. District Judge…
Today’s forecast: Rain with a high near 47
The National Weather Service calls for rain and possibly a thunderstorm this afternoon and evening with a daytime high of 47 before the temperature drops to around 25 overnight. Friday,…