Sonya Long — May 17, 2017
LONG – Sonya Of Buffalo, entered into rest May 17, 2017. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on…
Vera G. Rende — May 19, 2017
RENDE – Vera G. (nee Bruccileri) Of Tonawanda, entered into rest May 19, 2017, beloved wife of the late Francis “Frank” D. Rende; devoted mother of Michael (late Carol) Rende…
Senate passes bill to support flood victims
PRESS RELEASE ALBANY — State Senator Rob Ortt, R-North Tonawanda, today announced the New York State Senate has passed legislation that would make $55 million in grants available to those…
WNYers make Dean’s List at Emerson College
STAFF REPORTS BOSTON, Mass. — The following local residents have been named to Emerson College’s Dean’s List for the Spring 2017 semester. The requirement to make the Dean’s List is…
Catherie L. Wilkening — May 20, 2017
WILKENING – Catherine L. (nee Hughes) Of Blasdell, entered into rest May 20, 2017, beloved wife of the late Albert C. Wilkening; devoted mother of A. Ronald (Victoria) Wilkening, Kathy…
Pamela M. Tagg — Sept. 9, 1963 – May 21, 2017
Pamela M. (Weaver) Tagg passed away May 21, 2017 at home. Born September 9, 1963 in Newfane, NY she was the daughter of Carl and Ruth (Weaver) Beiter. Pamela worked…
Canisius’ Wright completes year at World Championship Trials
CANISIUS COLLEGE ATHLETICS INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Junior Travis Wright competed in the 2017 USA Diving World Championship Trials from the IUPUI Natatorium this past weekend, finishing tenth overall in the…
Kenan Center to offer family yoga and mindfulness classes
STAFF REPORTS LOCKPORT — The Kenan Center is planning two yoga and mindfulness programs for families on June 10 and 24. Both yoga classes will take place at the Kenan…
Schneiderman says Trump hurting those who need health care
PRESS RELEASE New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman and California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued the following statements after the Trump Administration and Republicans in the U.S. House of…
Schneiderman petitions Trump administration on crude oil transportation
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, leading a coalition of six state Attorneys General, is urging the Trump Administration to immediately close a loophole that allows…