Ortt, Cuomo take different sides in farm labor lawsuit
ALBANY — State Sen. Rob Ortt, R-North Tonawanda, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo each made public declarations today in response to an NYCLU lawsuit against the state regarding labor practices on…
Man tries to swim into U.S. from Canada
NIAGARA FALLS – A 38-year-old Czech citizen was rescued by boaters in the lower Niagara River when he tried to swim into the United States from Canada. The boaters had…
WNY farmers save $1.2 million
Western New York farmers have saved $1,236,972 over the past to years as a result of the state’s Agricultural Land Assessment Cap. The savings is part of the $23 million…
ALERT: Baer Road in Cambria to be closed
CAMBRIA — Baer Road will be closed between Saunders Settlement and Raymond roads from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Officials suggest taking an alternate route.
‘I Love My Park Day’ breaks volunteer records
A record number of volunteers took part in Saturday’s annual “I Love My Park Day,” attending community clean-up, beautification and stewardship events at more than 110 state parks and historic…
Lockport hospital releases statement on armed robbery
Eastern Niagara Hospital has released a statement to the media regarding the armed robbery of its emergency room this morning, thanking local law enforcement and stating that the shots fired…
Corwin keeps up push for ethics reform
ALBANY — With less than two dozen regularly-scheduled legislative session days remaining, Assemblywoman Jane Corwin, R-Clarence, reiterated her call that legislative leaders focus their priorities on enacting meaningful ethics and…
May the Fourth be with Zoo — new otters named Luke and Leia
BUFFALO — A pair of river otter pups born at the Buffalo Zoo have been named Luke and Leia, the zoo announced today. The pups, one male and one female,…
Corwin calls for reforms in wake of Silver sentencing
ALBANY — Assemblywoman Jane Corwin called for reform of legislative rules following the sentencing Tuesday of former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. Silver was sentenced to 12 years in prison, $5…
ALERT: Paladino keeps school board seat, Hope ousts McCarthy
BUFFALO — Outspoken Buffalo School Board member Developer Carl Paladino appears to have narrowly defeated his 18-year-old opponent Austin Harig in unofficial results from Park District, according to the Erie…