69-year-old Jamestown man charged with pot possession
STAFF REPORTS BEMUS POINT — A 69-year-old Jamestown man was charged Sept. 29 with first-degree unlawful possession of marijuana following a traffic stop on Route 430. According to New York…
Sabres announce Prospects Challenge transactions
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO — The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned Lukas Rousek (Sparta Praha – Czech) and Matthew Welsh (Charlottetown – QMJHL) to their respective clubs, and…
Buffalo Beer Weeks kicks off Friday
STAFF REPORTS The 10th Annual Buffalo Beer Week starts Friday, running through Sept. 22. Okay, so it’s actually a Buffalo Beer “10-Days.” But if you’re going to base a week…
State DEC holding Arbor Day art contest
STAFF REPORTS The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued a call for photography and/or artwork to be considered for the State Arbor Day Poster. It is a…
Collins announces $229K in grants for local fire companies
STAFF REPORTS WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) announced $229,088.55 in federal funding for three local fire companies. The Depew Fire Department will receive $14,246.66, the Memorial Volunteer Fire…
AMHERST TIMES: Burlington opens new location in Amherst
STAFF REPORTS AMHERST — Burlington Stores, a leading national off-price retailer, is opening a brand new store located at Amherst Commons, 3030 Sheridan Drive on Friday. This is a relocation…
AG James continues challenge of Trump Administration’s Public Charge Rule
STAFF REPORTS NEW YORK — Attorney General Letitia James filed a motion to seek a preliminary injunction to stop the Trump Administration’s public charge rule from going into effect. The…
NIGHT LIGHTS returns to Griffis Sculpture Park
STAFF REPORTS EAST OTTO — For the seventh consecutive autumn, Griffis Sculpture Park will again be illuminated with colorful and theatrical lighting when “NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park” returns…
Higgins announces NFMMCenter and Read to Succeed awarded $103K in grants
STAFF REPORTS Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced that two Western New York organizations were selected for September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Grant Awards totaling more than $103,000…
Former Niagara County spokesperson opens PR firm in Buffalo
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO — Former Niagara County Public Information Officer Christian W. Peck has opened up a new public relations firm based in Western New York. Excelsior Strategies, committed to…