Maid of the Mist breaks records
NIAGARA FALLS — A record 1.6 million guests boarded iconic Maid of the Mist vessels during the 2016 season, a nine percent increase over the 2015 record. The season began…
Today’s forecast: A chance of showers with a high near 58
The National Weather Service calls for a chance of showers today with a high near 58. More showers are likely overnight with a low around 42. Thursday, showers are likely…
Johnny Noye — Feb. 27, 1949 – Nov. 26, 2016
Johnny Noye of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016, in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.He was born in Talladega, AL, on February 27, 1949, a son of…
North Tonawanda man charged with criminal possession of a weapon
NORTH TONAWANDA — A 33-year-old North Tonawanda man was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, and well as unlawful possession of marijuana on Thursday. According to New York…
Belfast woman charged with theft
BELFAST — A 32-year-old Belfast woman was arrested on Monday and charged with petit larceny. According to New York State Police, Lisa R. Elliott was observed on security camera stealing…
Lockport man arrested for vandalism.
TOWN OF LOCKPORT — A 29-year-old Lockport man was charged Saturday with fourth-degree criminal mischief, accused of vandalizing a Birchwood Drive home. According to New York State Police, Troopers were…
Belfast man charged with shoplifting
BELFAST — A 38-year-old Belfast man was charged with stealing an archery bow from a grocery store on Sunday. According to New York State Police, Joseph A. Leiseur was observed…
Lancaster man pleads guilty to child pornography charges
BUFFALO — Twenty-five-year-old Joseph Lombardo of Lancaster pleaded guilty Monday to possession of child pornography and receipt of child pornography before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. The charges carry…
Buffalo woman pleads guilty to fentanyl charge
BUFFALO — Twenty-seven-year-old Brittaney Ridgeway of Buffalo pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, fentanyl before U.S. District Richard J. Arcara. The charge…
Pakistani man sentenced for visa fraud
BUFFALO — A 46-year-old citizen of Pakistan and resident of Canada, who was convicted of visa fraud, was sentenced Monday to time served by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara.…