Alfred man charged with welfare fraud
On January 26, 2022, SP Amity Troopers arrested James Qwinten, 22, of Alfred for Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the first degree and Welfare Fraud in the fourth…
AG James announces conviction of WNY Optician for Medicaid Fraud
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the conviction of optician Thomas Foote, 59, of Wyoming County, for defrauding New York state by submitting false Medicaid…
NFTA to limit routes due to COVID-19 beginning Feb. 13
BUFFALO – NFTA-Metro is making temporary reductions throughout the system due to driver absences and illnesses from COVID-19. Every day operations have been dramatically hampered by the combination of operator…
Town of Royalton to give away COVID-19 At-Home Test Kits
The Town of Royalton today announced they had received 360 COVID-19 at-home test kits from Niagara County for distribution to town residents. The town plans to host a giveaway event…
Buffalo man charged with DWI
LANCASTER — On January 25, 2022, Troopers out of SP Clarence arrested Raymond Harris Jr., 25, of Buffalo, NY, for Driving While Intoxicated. During a traffic stop on Transit Road…
Today’s forecast: A chance of snow with a high near 29
Today A chance of snow showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy, with a southwest wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as…
Botanical Garden offers ‘Love Week’ activities
Looking for something different to surprise your Valentine, a loved one, a front-line worker or a friend? The Botanical Gardens has a week full of activities planned for “Love Week.”…
Gillibrand issues statement on Stephen Breyer’s retirement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) released the following statement on reports of Supreme Court Justice Breyer’s plans to retire. “When Justice Breyer was nominated to the Supreme…
Niagara Wine Trail ‘Be Mine With Wine’ returns
The Niagara Wine Trail’s “Be Mine With Wine” event will be held the weekend of Feb. 19 and 20 at 11 wineries along the trail. The two-day tasting pass includes…