Canal bridge and parkway upgrades coming to Orleans County
ALBANY — Assemblyman Steve Hawley, R-Batavia, today announced that seven canal bridges in Orleans County and 17 total in the region will be receiving major upgrades from the New York…
Barker Lions install wheelchair lifts
BARKER — The Barker Lions club has found new ways to aid those with challenges in the community. Starting with Lions Club International’s charge as Helen Keller’s Knights of the…
Daemen students suspended over ‘KKK costume’
AMHERST — A pair of Daemen College students have been interim suspended over what was described as a “KKK costume” that one wore on campus on Monday. College President Gary…
Rhoney appointed coroner in Niagara County
LOCKPORT—A retired Niagara County Sheriff’s deputy was appointed 3rd District coroner tonight at a short meeting of the Niagara County Legislature. Cal Rhoney, who spent 29 years serving as a…
YOUTUBE: All WNY Newscast 20161122
A list of holiday happenings for the weekend leads off today’s news, sports, weather and more …
New York attorney general issues fraud alert on immigration scams
NEW YORK – In light of increased fear and anxiety in immigrant communities as a result of the current political climate, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today issued a fraud…
Buff State post-election forum advocates respect, advocacy, knowledge
BUFFALO — Last week a panel of faculty and staff shared different ideas on ways to respond to the recent presidential election, which has elicited strong emotions across the country—emotions…
Buffalo Bisons family mourns the passing of ‘The Butcher’ – Donald Palmer
The Buffalo Bison report that the Bisons family is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Donald ‘The Butcher’ Palmer. ‘The Butcher’ was a Bisons’ fixture in the mid-1980s…
Airlines offer new escapes from Niagara Falls
NIAGARA FALLS — A pair of discount airlines are offering new direct routes from Niagara Falls to Florida. Allegiant Airlines now offers non-stop service to Fort Lauderdale, Fla. two times…
Buffalo overnight bus-route parking ban in effect
BUFFALO — Winter parking regulations along bus routes in the city go into effect today, meaning no parking on bus routes between the hours of 1:30 and 7 a.m. Typically,…