William Luther Briggs — June 19, 1936 – March 29, 2017
William Luther Briggs, age 80, of Wilson, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at his home. Born June 19, 1936 in Tyrone, PA, William is the son of…
Olean man charged with pot possession
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com RANDOLPH — A 57-year-old Olean man was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana following a traffic stop on I-86. According to New York State Police, Alan Cornish…
Red Wings offer four pre-game happy hours this season
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com ROCHESTER — The Red Wings will be hosting four Pre-Game Happy Hours in 2017. Fans can enjoy $2 beers, live music and tailgate games out near the…
Democrats hope to ‘Turn 27 Blue’
AMHERST TIMES The Democratic Chairs from the eight counties which comprise New York’s 27th congressional district announce their new initiative “Turn 27 Blue”: a joint effort with grassroots groups to…
Webster’s Titarenko to present at Univ. of Alabama research conference
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Anastasiya Titarenko of Webster has been selected to present a research project titled “Art Journaling in Diversity and Advocacy in Education.” The University of Alabama’s Undergraduate Research…
Four UB women’s basketball players earn Academic All-MAC Honors
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com BUFFALO — A program record four University at Buffalo women’s basketball student-athletes were named to the Academic All-MAC squads, as announced by the conference office on Thursday…
Gillibrand urges colleagues to reject bill that would take funding from Planned Parenthood
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand spoke on the Senate floor this afternoon to urge her colleagues to oppose the Title X Congressional Review Act resolution of disapproval. The…
Canisius men’s lacrosse to host clinic April 15
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com BUFFALO – Canisius men’s lacrosse and DICK’S Sporting Goods will be hosting a free instructional clinic following the Griffs’ game against Siena on April 15, the team…
UPDATE: Lockport bomb threat unfounded
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com LOCKPORT — After evacuating three floors of residents from Urban Park Towers late this morning following the threat of a bomb, Lockport Police allowed residents to return…
Collins needles Cuomo on New York’s Medicaid cost sharing
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com Michael McAdams, spokesman for Congressman Chris Collins, released a statement today needling Gov. Andrew Cuomo for New York’s policy of sharing Medicaid costs with counties. Andrew Cuomo…