Clarence woman arrested for violating Leandra’s Law
STAFF REPORTS CLARENCE — A 26-year-old Clarence woman is facing DWI charges following a traffic stop on Roll Road. According to New York State Police, on Tuesday, Troopers monitored a…
Rochester man sentenced to 8 years in prison for robbing a Dunkin’ Donuts
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER — Ramon Crespo, 32, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of robbery and possession and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, was sentenced…
Roads lead Hardwick from GOP to Democratic Caucus
By Scott Leffler ALL WNY NEWS “I think it’s a number of things,” Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick said this afternoon of his decision to leave the Republican Caucus in…
Sabres place Burglund on waivers
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO — The Buffalo Sabres today announced that forward Patrik Berglund has been placed on unconditional wavers with the intent to terminate his contract. There will be no…
East Amherst’s Kendal Smith inducted into Phi Beta Kappa at St. Lawrence University
STAFF REPORTS CANTON — Kendal A. Smith has been inducted into the St. Lawrence University chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the national honor society for liberal arts and sciences undergraduates.…
Skinner to return as skipper of Red Wings for 2019
STAFF REPORTS Minnesota Twins Director of Minor League Operations Jeremy Zoll has announced that Joel Skinner will manage the Rochester Red Wings for a second season in 2019. Pitching Coach…
Collins announces $777,943 in grant funding for NFTA
PRESS RELEASE WILLIAMSVILLE — Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced $777,943 in federal funding for the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA). The grant was awarded through the Federal Transit Administration’s…
URMC to offer full tuition coverage to UR employees for select programs
STAFF REPORTS The University of Rochester School of Nursing today announced a new pilot program supporting the ongoing education of University of Rochester employees. The UR School of Nursing Tuition…
Higgins encourages departments to apply for federal fire prevention and safety grants
PRESS RELEASE Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency is now accepting applications for grants for its Fire Prevention and Safety…
Today’s forecast: Mostly sunny with a high near 40
STAFF REPORTS The National Weather Service calls for mostly sunny skies today with a high near 40. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.…