Identity thief sentenced
BUFFALO — Fifty-six-year-old Leland Burks of Buffalo has been sentenced by State Supreme Court Justice Christopher J. Burns to 3 ½ -7 years in prison. In September, Burks pleaded guilty…
Former Buffalo school official sentenced for stealing funds from city schools
BUFFALO – Fifty-six-year-old Debbie Buckley of Niagara Falls, who was convicted of theft of government funds, was sentenced to three years probation by Senior U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny.…
Bailey Boys Gang member sentenced on RICO charges
BUFFALO — Eddie Allen, 27, of Buffalo, who was convicted of RICO Conspiracy in connection with a deadly shooting, was sentenced to 121 months in prison by Senior U.S. District…
Rochester man sentenced on drug charges
ROCHESTER — Raymond Collazo, of Rochester, who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a…
Rochester man sentenced for assaulting federal court security officer
ROCHESTER — Fourty-eight-year-old Swyn B. Nelson of Rochester, who was convicted of assault on a federal officer, was sentenced today to 18 months in prison by U.S. District Judge David…
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Dolores M. Chausse — July 20, 1939 – Dec. 19, 2016
Dolores M. Chausse passed away December 19, 2016 in Buffalo General Medical Center. Born in Lockport on July 20, 1939 she was the daughter of Benjamin and Mary (Perfetta) Savittiere.…
NYSP: Machias teen attempts to escape during arraignment
MACHIAS — A 17-year-old Machias male, charged with third-degree criminal trespassing, attempted to flee police custody at his Town of Machias Court arraignment on Tuesday. According to New York State…
Schneiderman calls on President Obama to dismantle Muslim registry
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today called on the Obama Administration to rescind the regulatory framework of the National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS), a controversial registry…
Sherry L. Cook — July 26, 1951 – Dec. 19, 2016
Sherry L. Cook passed away December 19, 2016 surrounded by her loving family, in Niagara Hospice House. Born in Lockport July 26, 1951 she is the daughter of Glen Cooper…