Nearly $4.9 M awarded to protect New York State farmland
Six farms in New York State will be aided by $4.9 through the State’s Farmland Protection Implementation Grant program. Funding will preserve 2,843 acres of farmland in Western and Central…
Schneiderman proposes bill to curb non-compete agreements
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced Tuesday that he will introduce legislation in Albany next year to curb the rampant misuse of non-compete agreements, which depress wages…
State reaches $12 Million settlement with Draftkings And Fanduel
NEW YORK — Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced that his office has reached separate $6 million settlements – for a total of $12 million in penalties and costs –…
Tonawanda man sentenced on multiple gun and drug charges
BUFFALO — A 39-year-old Tonawanda man who was convicted following a jury trial of possession with intent to distribute 28 grams or more of cocaine, possession with intent to distribute…
Stampede Square Activities Canceled for Thursday Night
Due to the impeding weather, all Stampede Square events scheduled for Thursday night ahead of Buffalo’s football game against Akron have been cancelled. This includes the Chris Lane concert. “Stampede…
Collins blasts Obamacare rate hikes
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today released the following statement after reports found that premiums for Obamacare’s benchmark plans are set to increase by an average of 25%. Additionally, consumer’s coverage…
Buffalo man pleads guilty to gun charge
BUFFALO — A 32-year-old Buffalo man pleaded guilty today to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. The charge carries…
Niagara Falls man sentenced for being a felon in possession of a firearm
BUFFALO — A 32-year-old Niagara Falls man who was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm, was sentenced to time served and three years supervised release by…
Chamberland and Williams earn Atlantic Hockey honors for Canisius
After scoring a power-play hat trick in a 6-3 victory over Robert Morris this past Friday, sophomore forward Felix Chamberland was named Atlantic Hockey Player of the Week, announced by…
NU’s Hayes, Brown earn Atlantic Hockey recognition
WINTHROP, Mass. – Two freshmen from the Niagara Purple Eagles hockey team were recognized by Atlantic Hockey for their standout performances as the team played three road games in five…