Historic Erie Canal vessels threatened by NYPA shutdown
STAFF REPORTS ALBANY, N.Y. — The Preservation League of New York State is seeking support for its efforts to protect the historic Tug Urger and other Erie Canal vessels that…
Great Lakes Commission, partners celebrate completion of Buffalo River habitat restoration projects
PRESS RELEASE BUFFALO — The Great Lakes Commission (GLC), U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins (NY-26), Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper, and others celebrated the completion of the Buffalo River Habitat Restoration Project at…
Pair of Rochester drug trafficking ring members plead guilty
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER –U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Leitscha Poncedeleon, 28, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to…
Pittsford Psychiatrist charged with committing health care fraud
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER, N.Y. — U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Dr. Muhammad A. Cheema, 45, of Pittsford, NY, was charged by criminal complaint with health care…
Gillibrand announces signing of legislation to train New York students for high skilled jobs
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that following her push, the bipartisan Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act was signed into law…
BUFFALO HEALTHY LIVING: ‘Concussion Management Forum’ held in Ellicottville
BUFFALO HEALTHY LIVING ELLICOTTVILLE, N.Y. — On Thursday July 12th, the Western New York Public Health Alliance and the New York State Public Health Association collaborated to host the first…
Canisius hockey lands five players on AHCA All-American Scholar list
CANISIUS COLLEGE ATHLETICS BUFFALO, N.Y. — Five members of the Canisius hockey team were recognized as Krampade All-American Scholars for the 2017-18 season by the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA),…
Randolph man charged with assault following domestic dispute
STAFF REPORTS A 27 year old Randolph man was charged with Assault 3rd Degree on July 31, 2018 following a domestic dispute. According to New York State Troopers, officers responded…
A.G. Underwood files suit to block distribution of online files for 3-D printed guns
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK, N.Y. — New York Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood – part of a coalition of nine Attorneys General – filed suit today against the Trump administration,…
Bisons’ Pannone strikes out six, allows just two hits in 2-0 loss to IronPigs
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO, N.Y. — Tom Pannone had a quality start, but Buffalo dropped the first game of their final series against Lehigh Valley this season, 2-0, Monday night from…