State offers free camping through end of year
New York State Parks are looking to get people camping … in the winter. Starting now and running through the end of the year, anyone who books and stays two…
Ethel Tatarka — July 11, 1936 – Nov. 19, 2016
Ethel Tatarka passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016, following a short illness. Born July 11, 1936, in Lockport NY, Ethel is the daughter of Floyd and Doris (Foster) Bidleman. She…
Ransomville hunter charged over errant bullet
HARTLAND — A 48-year-old Ransomville man was charged with second-degree reckless endangerment, fourth-degree criminal mischief and discharging a weapon over a public highway following an incident on Hosmer Road. According…
Bills return from Cincinnati with win
CINCINNATI, Ohio — The Buffalo Bills are back to .500 following a 16-12 win today over the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Buffalo took the lead early as LeSean…
NFTA opts against fare hike
BUFFALO — Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority commissioners approved a $225.5 million budget for 2017 season, one which will not include a fare hike for riders. The $222.5 million budget assumes…
Erie Canal closes this evening
ALBANY — After nearly seven months of smooth sailing, the Erie Canal is closing for business as of 5 p.m. Having opened on April 27 — the earliest opening of…
Cuomo speaks out against discrimination, harassment in schools
ALBANY — New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, in a letter to State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia, requested that the State Education Department take immediate action to address these instances…
Hochul recognizes two UB companies started by women
BUFFALO — Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul took time out on Friday to recognize a pair of scientific companies started by UB female faculty members. Hochul was on the university’s South…
Santa coming to Kenmore on Saturday
KENMORE — Santa Claus must get bored of riding around in that sleigh of his. On Saturday, he arrived in Niagara Falls by helicopter. This coming Saturday, he’ll be arriving…