Group denounces New York primary system
NEW YORK — Common Cause/NY has a problem with the way New York State holds its primary election system. Executive Director, Susan Lerner, said in a statement released Tuesday, “New…
Trump takes WNY, state — Dems show rural/urban divide
GOP frontrunner Donald Trump easily won the New York State primary Tuesday with more than 60 percent of the statewide vote — and an even greater number here in Western…
Metro busing passengers to Cheektowaga Walmart
CHEEKTOWAGA — The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority has announced service to the new Walmart store in Cheektowaga. With a Metro Bus stop directly on Walmart property, bus passengers will not…
Pearl Street death from fall appears accidental
BUFFALO — The family of the Lancaster man identified as the victim of a fatal fall this weekend asks he be honored via charitable donation in lieu of flowers as…
Tickets now available for Donald Trump rally in Buffalo
BUFFALO — Online ticket registration for the Donald Trump presidential rally Monday evening at First Niagara Center is now open. According to the website registration form, a pair of tickets…
Erie County Sheriff’s Office awarded $40K from Canal Corp
BUFFALO — The Erie County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit has been awarded $40,000 in grant funding from the New York State Canal Corporation. This grant will aid the sheriff’s office…
WNY-filmed movie to premiere at Buffalo’s North Park Theatre
BUFFALO — “The American Side,” a movie filmed throughout Western New York in 2013 will make its world debut April 22 at the North Park Theatre on Hertel Ave. The…
Senate bill would expand volunteer firefighter healthcare
ALBANY – A bill passed by the New York State Senate is designed to provide volunteer firefighters in the Empire State with more health benefits as they put their lives…
Corwin chides Assembly on domestic violence bill
ALBANY — A proposed bill to create a domestic violence offender database once again failed to make it to floor of the New York State Assembly, much to the dismay…
Bar association prods Cuomo on 2017 Constitution vote
ALBANY — New York State Bar Association President David P. Miranda, saying “time is short,” has asked Governor Andrew Cuomo to issue an executive order to create a commission to…