Schuele Boys gang associate sentenced on drug charge
BUFFALO — Twenty-seven-year-old Willie Griffin of Buffalo, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute cocaine, was sentenced to 24 months in prison by…
Pair plead guilty in drug conspiracy
BUFFALO — Tomas Figueroa, 31, and Julio Sanchez, 30, both of Buffalo, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute more than 100 grams of heroin before U.S. District Judge…
Niagara Falls man pleads guilty to burglarizing pharmacy
BUFFALO — Darren Lockett, 37, of Niagara Falls, pleaded guilty to burglary of a pharmacy. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.…
Schneiderman to provide tips on setting up ‘Sanctuary City’ policies
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman will provide local governments and law enforcement agencies with legal tools to enact sanctuary city policies and protect immigrant communities, at 1…
Little Valley man charged with endangering welfare of child
LEON — A 19-year-old Little Valley man was charged Wednesday with endangering the welfare of a child. According to New York State Police, investigation revealed that Ronald Kuhaneck Jr. sent…
Today’s forecast: Drizzle and fog with a high near 38
The National Weather Service calls for areas of drizzle and fog this morning followed by clouds and a daytime high near 38. Tonight, more fog with a low around 33.…
Andover man charged with DWI
ANDOVER — A 26-year-old Andover man was charged earlier today with driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop on State Route 417. According to New York State Police, Troopers were…
Rizzo to leave NT Council
NORTH TONAWANDA — For the second time in two weeks, a member of the North Tonawanda Council has announced their resignation. Alderman Phillip R. “Russ” Rizzo says he will retire…
State settles with drug manufacturer for engaging in anti-competitive conduct
NEW YORK—Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced a joint settlement with four other attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission with Mallinckrodt plc and its U.S. subsidiary, formerly known as…
Mexican national pleads guilty to illegal re-entry
BUFFALO — Jose Manuel Salazar Estrada, 38, of Mexico, pleaded guilty to illegally reentering the United States after a conviction for an aggravated felony. The charge carries a maximum penalty…