Buffalo man pleads guilty to drug and gun charges
BUFFALO — Rasheen Newkirk, 42, of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty to possession of heroin with intent to distribute and unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition by a felon, before…
Three indicted on drug, gun and sex trafficking charges
BUFFALO — A federal grand jury has indicted Valentino Shine, Sr., 49, of Buffalo, on charges of narcotics conspiracy, using and maintaining a drug-involved premises, possession of cocaine with intent…
Higgins announces satellite office locations for February
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the Congress on Your Corner schedule for the month of February. Through the program, staff from Congressman Higgins’ office are available at satellite sites throughout…
Old Fort Niagara offers ‘Snowshoe Patrol’ on Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — Old Fort Niagara invites the public to imagine life as a soldier on the Niagara Frontier in the 1700s by attending its annual Snowshoe Patrol from 11 a.m.…
Erie County to sue pharmaceutical companies
BUFFALO — Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined Thursday by Erie County Attorney Michael Siragusa, Erie County Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein, Erie County Mental Health Commissioner Michael…
Statewide DWI crackdown this weekend
A statewide crackdown on impaired and reckless driving will be enforced by state and local police during Super Bowl weekend. The New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies…
Drug raid results in charges for Buffalo man
BUFFALO – Erie County Sheriff Timothy B. Howard reports the Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit, assisted by Buffalo Police narcotics unit, executed a search warrant Wednesday afternoon at a Jefferson Avenue residence.…
CBW to release ‘Small Hands Witbier’ today
BUFFALO — You’ve got to hand it to Community Beer Works. They know how to market themselves. The increasingly politically active city brewery will unveil a new beer this afternoon…
Lockport’s Kenan Center to launch 50th Anniversary Celebration
LOCKPORT — This year, the Kenan Center celebrates 50 years of enriching lives in the community through cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities for all ages. “Looking back with pride, looking…
Today’s forecast: Scattered flurries with a high near 21
The National Weather Service calls for scattered flurries between noon and 3 p.m. with a high near 21. Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Saturday will…