AMHERST TIMES: Demand transparency from local government
AMHERST TIMES AMHERST, N.Y. — People throw around the word “transparency” these days like a Frisbee at a summer picnic. But if there is one aspect of public life that…
A.G. Underwood announces sentencing of fake grant writer who stole over $200,000 from Buffalo Nonprofits
PRESS RELEASE BUFFALO, N.Y. — Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood today announced the sentencing of Christina Sanford Gordon, who stole more than $200,000 from Buffalo churches, community organizations, and local…
Convicted felon from Buffalo sentenced on gun charge
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO, N.Y. — U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Aaron Lucas, aka B-Wise, 39, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of being a felon-in- possession…
Congressman Brian Higgins releases statement following Summit between U.S. and North Korea
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), a member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade and Co-Chair of the Northern Border Caucus, released the following…
As automation continues to threaten jobs in New York, Senator Gillibrand announces legislation to support workers
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. — As increasingly sophisticated automation threatens jobs throughout New York and the country, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced the TAA for Automation Act, new legislation…
LITERALLY THE BEST REVIEWS: The Oracle Year
The Oracle Year — Charles Soule Harper Perennial 416 Pages Raiding the “New Releases” shelves at the Lockport Library, I ended up bringing home a new book that grabbed my…
Tonawanda man sentenced for role in drug conspiracy
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO — U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Raymond Hopson, 35, of Tonawanda, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute,…
Ghanaian man sentenced for role in internet romance fraud
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO — U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy announced today that Adams Amen, 32, a citizen of Ghana residing in Detroit, Michigan, who was convicted of conspiracy to commit…
Lockport man sentenced on child pornography charge
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO, N.Y. — U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Sterling Jones, 24, of Lockport, NY, who was convicted of possession of child pornography, was sentenced…
BUFFALO HEALTHY LIVING: Get your produce fix with Fresh Fix
By Shannon Traphagen BUFFALO HEALTHY LIVING Organic food sales are setting records as more mainstream Americans fill their shopping carts with everything from farm fresh eggs to grass fed meats,…