Statewide DWI crackdown underway
ALBANY — A statewide crackdown on DWI begins today and runs through Sept. 5, according to New York State Police and Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled…
Seneca Resorts and Casinos announce fall line-up
Seneca Resorts and Casinos have announced a diverse lineup of new shows for both Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls and Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino in Salamanca…
UB extends ‘Fun Run’ bus services
AMHERST — The University at Buffalo is offering expanded bus service for UB students to three entertainment districts on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. According to the university, the expanded…
State offers HEAP funding for furnace tune-ups
Two million dollars in state funding is available to help low- and middle-income households get their heating equipment inspected and cleaned prior to the start of the heating season. Applications…
Helicopter shot down in Vietnam ‘lands’ in Tonawanda
TONAWANDA — A group of area Vietnam veterans held a dedication ceremony Wednesday morning for a memorial at Veteran’s Park, new home to an AH-1 Cobra helicopter that was shot…
Local gas prices down a penny (or two)
Gas prices in Buffalo dropped a penny in the past week to $2.28 per gallon, while in Rochester, the price of gas is down two cents to $2.24. Statewide, gas…
Firefighters offered ‘Fair deal’
HAMBURG — The Erie County Fair is showing its gratitude to those who assisted Lockport firefighters on the blaze that started Wednesday and still burns on. Today is Firefighter’s Day…
It’s a good weekend to eat in WNY
If food is your thing, this is a good weekend to be in Western New York. Aside from all the tasty treats at the Erie County Fair, Western New York…
Shelties graduate from ‘Pups at the Pen’ program
BUFFALO — A pair of Shelties — Nicky and Maxie — are among the first to graduate from the new “Pups at the Pen” program at the Erie County Correctional…
Gas prices fall again
The price of gasoline has fallen again in the last week, down both locally and nationally. The national average price for regular unleaded gasoline is $2.12 per gallon, which is…