Obituaries published Jan. 2, 2018
Here are links to the obituaries published by All WNY News on Jan. 2, 2018. J. Michael Fitzgerald — Dec. 31, 2017 Patricia C. Walczyk — Dec. 30, 2017 Elizabeth…
Botanical Garden launch party slated for Jan. 26
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO — A launch party for the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens’ Lumagination is slated for Jan. 26 at the gardens. The party, which will cost $35…
LITERALLY THE BEST REVIEWS: Everything We Lost
Everything We Lost — Valerie Geary William Morrow Paperbacks 480 Pages Every once in awhile when I finish a book, I take a moment and ask myself, “What the heck…
Nazareth congratulates December 2017 graduates from WNY
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER — Nazareth College recognizes its December 2017 graduates, including several from Western New York. Yusuf Abdi of Rochester earned a Master of Science in Education degree in…
20th annual ‘Shoes for the Shelter’ registration is open
CANISIUS COLLEGE ATHLETICS BUFFALO — Registration is now open for the 20th running of the Canisius College Shoes for the Shelter 5K, presented by Independent Health. This year’s event will…
Gas prices up slightly
STAFF REPORTS The start of the new year saw an increase in gas prices, with the national average price for a gallon of gasoline costing $2.49, an increase of five…
Amherst to start year-long celebration of its Bicentennial today
AMHERST TIMES AMHERST — Amherst kicks off celebrations of its 200 years as an incorporated town with a birthday cake and greetings 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Amherst Town Hall…
ALERT: Skyway closed due to weather
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO — The Skyway is temporarily closed in both directions due to visibility issues, according to the Buffalo Police Department. BREAKING: Due to visibility issues BPD say Skyway…
Visitor restrictions at URMC hospitals aims to stop spread of Influenza
STAFF REPORTS With influenza now prevalent in our community, UR Medicine is taking the following steps to help limit the spread and best protect patients and staff at Strong Memorial…
Two from Tonawanda arrested on cocaine charges
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO — Iramarie Velez-Mateo, 36, of Tonawanda, and Osvaldo Rivera-Amaro, 47, of Tonawanda, were arrested and charged by criminal complaint with attempted possession, with intent to distribute, 500…