United States Attorney’s Office recovers nearly $18 million in 2017
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO — U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that in Fiscal Year (FY) 2017, the Western District of New York Office recovered $17,889,000 as a result…
Rochester man sentenced for selling counterfeit coins
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER — Timothy Meacham, 32, of Rochester, who was convicted of selling counterfeit coins, was sentenced to three years probation and ordered to pay $5,184.00 in restitution by…
Gillibrand pans GOP paid family leave proposal
STAFF REPORTS WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today released the following statement in response to the paid family leave proposal announced by Senate Republicans: “Congress should be working…
Buffalo man arrested for possession of a stun gun
STAFF REPORTS NEWFANE — A 27-year-old Buffalo man was charged Saturday with fourth degree criminal possession of a weapon and insufficient turn signal following a traffic stop. According to New…
Today’s forecast: Snow – at times heavy – with a high near 25
STAFF REPORTS The National Weather Service calls for snow today, which could be heavy at times and accumulate 2 to 4 inches. High near 25. Tonight, there’s a chance of…
Schneiderman leads coalition suing EPA over water
STAFF REPORTS NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, leading a coalition of 11 Attorneys General, today sued the Trump Administration for suspending the 2015 “Clean Water Rule” –…
Schneiderman issues statement on approval of Trump University class action lawsuit
PRESS RELEASE New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman released the following statement: “Today’s approval of the Trump University class action settlement by the Ninth Circuit means that victims of…
Ducks drop Sabres in overtime
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO — Adam Henrique scored 1:36 into overtime, lifting the Anaheim Ducks over the Buffalo Sabres, 4-3 in what was a back-and-forth affair. The hometown Sabres got on…
TRICOLI: Certain people must go
By Jim Tricoli AMHERST TIMES Each day I plan to write an article concerning individuals who must be relieved of their jobs on two Boards. They are people who have…
Schumer, Gillibrand announce over $460K in federal funding for BOCES
STAFF REPORTS WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $466,686 in federal funding for the Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming Board of Cooperative Educational…