Farmers market to hold poster contest
BUFFALO — The Elmwood Village Farmers Market will hold its seventh annual poster contest to promote the outdoor market’s upcoming 2017 season. The contest asks students studying the arts, professional…
Raid leads to drug charges for Buffalo man
BUFFALO — A Buffalo man is facing drug charges following a raid on a Stewart Avenue home on Tuesday. According to Erie County Sheriff Tim Howard, the Erie County Sheriff’s…
Defiant Monkey to perform at Taylor Theater
LOCKPORT — Defiant Monkey Improv will perform their live “Master of Improv Comedy Show”at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Kenan Center Taylor Theater. Defiant Monkey Improv is a duo performing…
Pursuit leads to gun and drug arrest
NIAGARA FALLS — New York State Police charged 22-year-old Shaquan Shingledecker of Niagara Falls and 23-year-old Yariliss Flecha of Rochester Thursday with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, second-degree…
Argument over music ends with a bang, arrest
DELEVAN — A 44-year-old Delevan man is facing third-degree criminal mischief charges following a Thursday evening argument over music. According to New York State Police, Dennis P. Strader Jr. shot…
Paczki Day slated for Broadway Market on Feb. 28
BUFFALO — The Broadway Market will celebrate Paczki Day on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 28. The delectable Polish donuts will be sold by three market vendors — Chrusciki Bakery, Mazurek’s Bakery…
Three indicted on drug, gun and sex trafficking charges
BUFFALO — A federal grand jury has indicted Valentino Shine, Sr., 49, of Buffalo, on charges of narcotics conspiracy, using and maintaining a drug-involved premises, possession of cocaine with intent…
Buffalo man pleads guilty to drug and gun charges
BUFFALO — Rasheen Newkirk, 42, of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty to possession of heroin with intent to distribute and unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition by a felon, before…
Higgins announces satellite office locations for February
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the Congress on Your Corner schedule for the month of February. Through the program, staff from Congressman Higgins’ office are available at satellite sites throughout…
Old Fort Niagara offers ‘Snowshoe Patrol’ on Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — Old Fort Niagara invites the public to imagine life as a soldier on the Niagara Frontier in the 1700s by attending its annual Snowshoe Patrol from 11 a.m.…