Willie C. Peterson — Aug. 25, 1933 – Dec. 17, 2016
Willie C. Peterson of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on December 17, 2016. He was born in Andalusia, AL on August 25, 1933, the son of the late Willie C.…
Niagara Falls man charged with DWI
TOWN OF NIAGARA — A 59-year-old Niagara Falls man was charged early Saturday morning with driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop. Police say Ronald Rice was stopped after the…
Two Buffalo firms awarded $490K from NYPA
WHITE PLAINS — The New York Power Authority Board of Trustees has awarded $490,000 in funding to two Buffalo firms that are part of the technology boom sparking the economic…
10th Street Gang Member sentenced on murder, racketeering charges
BUFFALO — Twenty-seven-year-old Kyle Eagan of Buffalo was sentenced this morning to 265 months in prison, following his conviction of Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organizations (RICO) and murder in aid of…
Kathy A. (Fleck) Olander — Jan. 1, 1952 – Dec. 17, 2016
Kathy A. (Fleck) Olander, 64, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born on January 1, 1952 in…
Anna (nee Bolea) Gregori — Jan. 12, 1929 – Dec. 16, 2016
Anna (nee Bolea) Gregori, age 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed into eternal life on Friday, December 16, 2016 in Niagara Hospice House. Born on January 12, 1929 in Niagara…
Today’s forecast: Scattered snow showers with a high near 21
The National Weather Service calls for scattered snow showers this afternoon with a high near 21 and an overnight low around 18. Tuesday will be sunny, with a high near…
Hamburg man charged with pot possession
FREDONIA — A 21-year-old Hamburg man was charged early this morning with unlawful possession of marijuana following a traffic stop on Route 20. According to New York State Police, Shawn…
Man charged with DWI with kids in car in Middleport
MIDDLEPORT — The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office charged a 37-year-old man with driving while intoxicated with his kids in his car Friday morning — a Leandra’s Law violation. Deputies say…
New York’s senators push for investigation into Russian election tampering
WASHINGTON D.C. — New York’s junior U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand joined a growing chorus of senators on Sunday in demanding an investigation into claims that Russia influenced the presidential election.…