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…
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…
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 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…
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” –…
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…