Genesee County Airport awarded $184K grant
BATAVIA — The Genesee County Airport will receive $184,871 in federal funding from the Federal Aviation Administration to reconstruct and rehabilitate 3,400 feet of existing runway, according to U.S. Rep.…
Speeding boater charged with drug possession
BUFFALO — A 48-year-old West Seneca man stopped Tuesday night by the Erie County Sheriff’s Marine Unit in the Buffalo Harbor was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance.…
Today’s forecast: Becoming sunny with a high near 86
The National Weather Service calls for some clouds this morning followed by sunny skies with a high near 86. Tonight will be clear with a low around 72. Thursday, there’s…
Rochester man pleads guilty to bank fraud
ROCHESTER — Henry Joseph Williams, 50, of Rochester pleaded guilty on Tuesday to bank fraud before Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci. The charge carries a maximum penalty of…
17 defendants indicted in international drug trafficking ring
BUFFALO — U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that a federal grand jury has returned a 30 count indictment charging 17 defendants with multiple narcotics offenses for their…
Six-run third dooms Wings
SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Chiefs used six consecutive singles to opening the third inning, eventually plating six runs in the frame, to beat the Rochester Red Wings 6-4 Tuesday night…
UB Men’s basketball to take foreign tour
BUFFALO — The two-time defending Mid-American Conference men’s basketball program will be getting an early start to their 2016-17 campaign this year as the University at Buffalo will be embarking…
Bisons start homestand with a W, beat Indians 9-3
BUFFALO — The Bisons beat the Indianapolis Indians 9-3 on Tuesday, starting a nine-game homestand on the right track. A strong outing for starter Scott Copeland, and big offensive nights…
Betty Mae Menzel — Dec. 14, 1926 – Aug. 8, 2016
Betty Mae Menzel (Childs),went into rest on August 8, 2016 in Lockport. Born December 14, 1926 she is the beloved daughter of the late: Harold and Carrie (Becker) Childs. Beloved…
Cuomo touts GEICO jobs
GETZVILLE — GEICO, the second-largest private passenger auto insurance company in the United States, will expand its service center operations in Western New York, adding 600 full-time jobs at a…