Patrick Kaleta will serve as hockey ambassador
BUFFALO — The Buffalo Sabres today announced that Patrick Kaleta has been hired to serve as the team’s youth hockey ambassador. In this role, Kaleta will implement and manage the…
Santa Claus is coming to town — by helicopter
NIAGARA FALLS — Santa Claus will be touching down on Old Falls Street at 9 a.m. Saturday. The jolly old elf will be arriving in style, thanks to Rainbow Air…
John Bayati — May 16, 1952 – Nov. 15, 2016
John Bayati, entered into rest on November 15, 2016. Born on May 16, 1952 in Frankfurt, Germany, he was the son of Nadia Bayati. Beloved father of Jonathan Bayati, Christopher…
Three Lockport men who thwarted robbery to be honored
TOWN OF LOCKPORT — Three Lockport men who apprehended a man accused of robbing a woman will be honored at a ceremony Friday morning at the Town of Lockport Court.…
Sabres recall defenseman Fedun
BUFFALO — The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has recalled defenseman Taylor Fedun from the Rochester Americans (AHL). Fedun (6’1”, 198 lbs., 6/4/1998) has appeared in 14 games with…
Schneiderman announces opposition to Trump plan
NEW YORK- Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman released a statement this morning after reports that the Presidential Transition Team is considering ways to dismantle state consumer and investor protection statutes,…
Buffalo man indicted for distributing fentanyl which resulted in death
BUFFALO — A 38-year-old Buffalo man accused of distributing fentanyl causing death and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl was indicted this morning. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty…
Today’s forecast: Mostly sunny with a high near 54
The National Weather Service calls for mostly sunny skies today with a high near 54 and an overnight low around 46. Friday will be sunny with a high near 69…
EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: What to get the nature lover for Christmas
Trying to figure out what to get an outdoors enthusiast for Christmas can be a daunting task, especially if the shopper really isn’t an outdoorsy person. So, for the past…
Helen P. (Zaczek) Scarpinski — July 9, 1928 – Aug. 31, 2016
Helen P. (Zaczek) Scarpinski, 88, of Vernon Hills, IL passed away on August 31, 2016. Helen was born in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Hugh and Etta Rae Murphy…