6 injured in boating accident — operator charged
BUFFALO — A 21-year-old Angola man was charged with boating while intoxicated following an early morning crash that injured six people. According to Erie County Sheriff Tim Howard, the sheriff’s…
Falls woman charged with welfare fraud
NIAGARA FALLS — A 35-year-old Niagara Falls woman has been charged with welfare fraud, accused of filing false claims over a three year period. According to Niagara County Sheriff Jim…
Today’s forecast: Mostly cloudy with a high near 86
The National Weather Service calls for mostly cloudy skies today with a high near 86. Overnight, there’s a chance of showers and thunderstorms and a low around 68. Saturday will…
ALERT: NT man charged with arson of firefighter’s home
NORTH TONAWANDA — A 39-year-old North Tonawanda man was charged Thursday evening with the arson of a North Tonawanda firefighter’s home. N.T. Police say Matthew Jurado was charged with second-degree…
Despite four homers, Bisons beaten 9-5
In the final game of a four-game series at NBT Bank Stadium, the Bisons lost to the Syracuse Chiefs on Thursday. In what was the last meeting of the year…
Full speed (Internet) ahead
BUFFALO — Faster Internet is ahead for those in rural communities throughout New York. So says Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who was in town Wednesday to make the announcement on sweeping…
Fantasy sports legal once again
ALBANY — Once again in New York State, fantasy sports are legal. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill on Wednesday, allowing the resumption of daily fantasy sports in New York.…
PawSox down Wings 3-1
ROCHESTER — The Red Wings dropped a 3-1 game to the Pawtucket Red Sox Thursday afternoon at Frontier Field. The Wings return home to host Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (Yankees) Friday August 12,…
Walk to End Alzheimer’s set to return to Delaware Park
BUFFALO — The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s — the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research — will return to Delaware…
Falls man charged with sexual abuse at NCCC
CAMBRIA — A 25-year-old Niagara Falls man was charged with first-degree sexual abuse and forcible touching following a Wednesday incident at Niagara County Community College. According to Niagara County Sheriff…