Rochester woman sentenced for stealing VA benefits
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER — Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Lisa Benincasa, 54, of Rochester, who was convicted of theft of government monies, was sentenced by…
Lockport man charged with heroin death
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO — A federal grand jury has returned and indictment charging Pablo Lugo III, 22, of Lockport, with distribution of fentanyl causing death. The charge carries a mandatory…
Texas man pleads guilty to cocaine charge
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO — Mark Ramos, 31, of San Antonio, Texas, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and distribution of, more than 500 grams of cocaine…
Today’s forecast: Mostly sunny with a high near 80
STAFF REPORTS The National Weather Service calls for mostly sunny skies today with a high near 80. There’s a slight chance of showers overnight with a low around 65. Tuesday…
Gas prices finally level out
STAFF REPORTS The price of gasoline has finally stopped climbing locally, as well as across the country. According to AAA of Western and Central New York, the price of a…
Bills fall to Panthers, 9-3
STAFF REPORTS The Buffalo Bills defense did their job against Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers offense, but Buffalo’s offense failed to launch. Keeping the Panthers managed just three field…
Today’s forecast: Sunny with a high near 82
STAFF REPORTS The National Weather Service calls for patchy fog this morning giving way to sunny skies and an afternoon high near 82. Overnight it will be partly cloudy with…
Evchich family, Sen. Ortt cut ribbon on Mason’s Mission Playground
PRESS RELEASE PENDLETON — State Senator Rob Ortt, R-North Tonawanda, today joined other elected officials and the Mason’s Mission Foundation in Pendleton to cut the ribbon on a unique playground…
History walk slated for Stella Niagara Preserve
AMHERST TIMES On Thursday, the Western New York Land Conservancy will be hosting a special history walk at the Stella Niagara Preserve in Lewiston. The hike will take place at…
Local Congressional delegation fights watering down pilot training requirements
STAFF REPORTS WASHINGTON, DC — Four Western New York Congressmembers joined with 15 other members of Congress in sending a letter to United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Chao…