NFTA opts against fare hike
BUFFALO — Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority commissioners approved a $225.5 million budget for 2017 season, one which will not include a fare hike for riders. The $222.5 million budget assumes…
Erie Canal closes this evening
ALBANY — After nearly seven months of smooth sailing, the Erie Canal is closing for business as of 5 p.m. Having opened on April 27 — the earliest opening of…
Cuomo speaks out against discrimination, harassment in schools
ALBANY — New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, in a letter to State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia, requested that the State Education Department take immediate action to address these instances…
Hochul recognizes two UB companies started by women
BUFFALO — Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul took time out on Friday to recognize a pair of scientific companies started by UB female faculty members. Hochul was on the university’s South…
State settles with Trump University for $25 million
ALBANY — New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman’s office has reached an agreement with now-President-elect Donald Trump on a longstanding suit against Trump and Trump University. The $25…
U.S. Attorney’s Office launches ‘Smart On Crime’ initiative
BUFFALO — A new system of reforms to ensure federal laws were enforced fairly and efficiently was launched today as Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. today officially launched…
ALERT: Community Beer Works to open brewery, tap room in Niagara Falls
NIAGARA FALLS — A new brewery is and tap room is coming to Niagara Street, compliments of Buffalove Development and Community Beer Works. The brewery, announced just before noon at…