LEFFLER: Reconciling the election with my family’s values
I can’t help but feel as though I have thoroughly misled my children. Growing up, their mother and I taught them what we considered simple life lessons that would equip…
Niagara County Sheriff’s Office ask public’s help in finding missing teen
TOWN OF LOCKPORT — The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in locating a 17-year-old male who went missing from Wyndham Lawn on Wednesday. According to NCSO,…
Ransomville man pleads guilty to drug charges
BUFFALO — A 53-year-old Ransomville man who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 100 kilograms or more of marijuana, was sentenced to 18…
Buffalo man pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft
BUFFALO — A 31-year-old Buffalo man pleaded today guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford. The charges carry a…
Lancaster man pleads guilty to fraud
BUFFALO — A 52-year-old Lancaster man pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years…
Hamburg man sentenced for sinking a boat in Black Rock Canal
BUFFALO — A 56-year-old Hamburg man who was convicted of obstruction of waterways, was sentenced to one year of probation and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $6,416.50…
BPO offers free tickets to veterans this weekend
BUFFALO — The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is offering veterans and active military a chance to enjoy some free music this weekend. Veterans and active military can receive two free tickets…
State settles with Vietnam veterans’ charity accused of squandering millions in donations
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that his office has reached settlements resolving investigations into the National Vietnam Veterans Foundation, which also operated as the American…
NU women’s basketball sosts St. Bonaventure to start season
NIAGARA UNIV. — Niagara University women’s basketball opens its season at 5 p.m. Friday when St. Bonaventure visits the Gallagher Center. Niagara returns six letter winners from last year’s squad…
Bethlehem Park residents in Lackawanna being evacuated
LACKAWANNA — Residents in the Bethlehem Park area are being evacuated due to concerns of air quality due to the ongoing fire at Republic Steel — formerly Bethlehem Steel —…