Statewide DWI crackdown underway
ALBANY — A statewide crackdown on DWI begins today and runs through Sept. 5, according to New York State Police and Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled…
Seneca Resorts and Casinos announce fall line-up
Seneca Resorts and Casinos have announced a diverse lineup of new shows for both Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls and Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino in Salamanca…
Olcott Beach closed to swimmers
OLCOTT — The Niagara County Department of Health has temporarily closed Olcott Beach to swimmers due to bacteria levels found in recent testing. While the beach itself is open, swimming…
Four traffic stops result in drug charges
Charges were filed against four separate drivers and a passenger during traffic stops over the course of about eight hours Wednesday night and this morning, according to Erie County Sheriff…
State economy adds 36,200 private sector jobs in July
ALBANY — New York State’s private sector job count increased by 36,200, or 0.5%, to 7,951,900, a new record high, according to preliminary figures released today by the New York…
Artists to hold ‘Sketchmeet’ on top of Broadway Market
BUFFALO — Saturday morning, the rooftop of the Broadway Market will be filled with some sketchy people. No. Wait. That’s sketching people. Urban Sketchers Buffalo, a group of artists of…
Winning TAKE 5 ticket sold in NT
NORTH TONAWANDA — A top prize winning ticket for the New York Lottery’s Aug. 15 TAKE 5 drawing was sold at the 7-Eleven at 6955 Ward Road. The winning ticket…
Buffalo man sentenced for shooting friend over sandwich
BUFFALO — A 34-year-old Buffalo man was sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison for the shooting death of 28-year-old Jasmine Armour in 2011. Marcus Gottsche will also be required…
Delevan man charged with felony DWI
YORKSHIRE — A 22-year-old Delevan man was charged early this morning with felony driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop on State Route 16. According to New York State Police,…
UB extends ‘Fun Run’ bus services
AMHERST — The University at Buffalo is offering expanded bus service for UB students to three entertainment districts on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. According to the university, the expanded…