GUEST VIEW: World Lymphedema Day spotlights lymphatic diseases
In 2008, I noticed swelling in my left ankle. It began as a nuisance each year as the weather grew warm and humid. After several years, instead of ending during…
Local National Guard members promoted
LATHAM — Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition…
Buffalo man sentenced on gun charge
BUFFALO — Alexander Rivera-Santiago, 32, of Buffalo, who was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, was sentenced to 33 months in prison by U.S.…
Lockport men indicted on fraud charges
BUFFALO — A federal grand jury has returned an eight-count indictment charging Michael Rosier, 22, and Cody Kross-Rosier, 22, both of Lockport, with bank fraud and conspiracy to commit bank…
Higgins says potential changes at EPA would be devastating to Western New York
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) says Western New York and the Country would have a great deal to lose if actions are taken to dismantle or eliminate the…
Olean man arrested for DWI after crashing his vehicle
ALLEGANY — A 38-year-old Olean man was charged Saturday with driving while intoxicated following a crash on I-86. According to New York State Police, Troopers responded for a report of…
Olean man charged with DWI
OLEAN — A 58-year-old Olean man was charged Saturday with driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop on Seneca Avenue. According to New York State Police, Mark E. Ayers was…
Greece man arrested on child pornography charges
ROCHESTER — Thirty-seven-year-old Kevin DiMartino of Greece was arrested and charged by complaint with receiving, distributing and possessing child pornography. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of five years…
Lackawanna man sentenced for bank robbery
BUFFALO — Ronald Anthony McCarter, Jr., 25, of Lackawanna, who was convicted of bank robbery, was sentenced to 27 months in prison. Assistant U.S. Attorney Brendan T. Cullinane, who handled…
House Cancer Caucus leaders pledge collaboration on the fight against cancer
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The co-chairs of the House of Representatives Cancer Caucus, Congressmembers Brian Higgins, D-Buffalo; Charlie Dent R-Pa.; Derek Kilmer, D-Wash.; and Kevin Yoder, R-Kan., are teaming up for…