NU hockey begins 2016-17 campaign with Saturday exhibition
October 1 marks the official start of the 2016-17 season for the Purple Eagles hockey team. Niagara opens its home schedule with three home appearances, beginning with an exhibition matchup…
NU cross country to race in Paul Short Invitational Saturday
The Niagara men’s and women’s cross country teams are back in action to compete in the annual Paul Short Invitational hosted by Lehigh University on Saturday. The men’s race begins…
Kids Korner program at Buffalo VA extended
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Barack Obama has signed legislation approved by the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, which will allow for the Kids Korner program at the Buffalo VA…
Va. man convicted of international parental kidnapping
BUFFALO — A federal jury today found Philip Zodhiates, 61, of Waynesboro, Va., guilty of international parental kidnapping and conspiracy to commit international parental kidnapping. The charges carry a maximum…
Former Jamestown police officer sentenced for threats to kill other law enforcement officers
BUFFALO — A 45-year-old Jamestown man was sentenced today to 12 months in prison following a conviction of transmitting communications containing threats to injure the person of another. Assistant U.S.…
Buffalo deli owner sentenced for food stamp fraud
BUFFALO — The owner of a Buffalo deli was sentenced today to 12 months in prison and ordered to pay restitution totaling 192,447 following a conviction of food stamp fraud…
Buffalo man pleads guilty to gun charge
BUFFALO — A 33-year-old Buffalo man pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court to being a felon in possession of ammunition. The conviction carries a maximum penalty of 10 years…
DEAL: MAiZE wristband: $7.00
— THIS DEAL IS EXPIRED — WNY’s original cornfield maize is back, offering the best way to get lost. We have a limited number of wrist bands for just $7…
Six new submissions for #AllWNYPhotos contest
There were six submitted entries on Thursday to the September “#UpInTheAir” themed #AllWNYPhotos contest — all submitted via email. The first, a photo of the Buffalo Lighthouse comes from Christine…
EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: The Southern Tier’s war on porcupines
I have a love-hate relationship with porcupines, the giant tree-climbing rodent of the Southern Tier. If I encounter the prickly creatures in the forest I can’t help but enjoy their…