NU names 2017 women’s lacrosse captains
NIAGARA UNIV. — Senior defender Kara Martin, senior goalkeeper Andrea Francisco, and junior midfielder Samantha Brill were named the captains of the 2017 Purple Eagles lacrosse team, announced by head…
Jamestown man jailed for having pot, not having license
RANDOLPH — A 39-year-old Jamestown man was charged Wednesday with unlawful possession of marijuana and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle following a traffic stop on I-86. According…
NEW HAWK SIGNAL ON KENMORE AVENUE
Buffalo – Today, Mayor Byron Brown, joined by Congressman Brian Higgins, State Senator Tim Kenney, State Assembly Member Crystal Peoples Stokes, Erie County Legislator Peter Savage and University District Council…
11 newcomers join Griffs men’s lacrosse
Canisius College men’s lacrosse head coach Randy Mearns announced the addition of 11 players to the 2017 Golden Griffin roster on Thursday. “As a staff, we are extremely excited to…
Wellsville man pleads guilty to meth charge
BUFFALO — A 60-year-old Wellsville man has pleaded guilty before U.S. District Court Judge Richard J. Arcara to conspiracy to manufacture, possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 50…
Rochester man sentenced for possession of child pornography
ROCHESTER — A 40-year-old Rochester man who was convicted of possession of child pornography, was sentenced this week to 97 months in prison by Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P.…
Second defendant pleads guilty in mortgage fraud conspiracy
BUFFALO — A 46-year-old Bronx man pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud affecting a financial institution, before U.S. District Judge Laurence J. Vilardo. The charge carries a maximum…
Today’s forecast: Mostly cloudy with falling temperatutures
The National weather service calls for mostly cloudy skies today with the temperature falling to around 54 by 5 p.m. and an overnight low around 42. Friday will be sunny…
State grant to hasten carousel’s move to Canalside
BUFFALO — A $1.2 million state challenge grant will be used to construct a building to house the nearly century-old DeAngelis Carousel at Canalside in Buffalo. The new building will…
Cheektowaga man facing murder charges
BUFFALO — A 31-year-old Cheektowaga man has been arraigned on an indictment charging him with one count of first-degree murder in the and two counts of second-degree murder, accused of…