EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: The polyphemus – WNY’s scary moth
This past Sunday, my family and I awoke to find a gigantic moth on the outside of our kitchen window. It was a polyphemus moth, the largest – and the…
Hellenic Festival celebrates 40th year
“Allow yourselves to become Greek for a Day!” urge the organizers of the 40th Annual Buffalo Greek Festival – known to many as the Hellenic Festival. From the festival’s website:…
Niagara County teens charged with burglary
PORTER — A 17-year-old Ransomville boy and his purported 14-year-old accomplice are facing criminal charges after being arrested Wednesday by the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office. According to Niagara County Sheriff…
‘Music on Main’ summer series to start tonight
WILLIAMSVILLE — Eleven businesses. Eleven artists. That’s how Music on Main will kick off the 2016 season tonight. Starting at 6 p.m. each Thursday, throughout the village, live music will…
Police ask for help finding missing teen
The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s assistance in finding a missing 15-year-old Town of Lockport girl. According to NCSO, Tairysha Vazquez is a 5-foot, 4-inch, 110-pound girl…
Hamlin woman charged with drug possession, shoplifting
CLARENCE — A 26-year-old Hamlin woman, accused of shoplifting from a local retailer, was found to also be hiding cocaine, according to New York State Police. Officials say they were…
Float down the Niagara River with Floatilla 9
NIAGARA FALLS — One day a year, for the past eight years, Sal Anello has been floating down the Niagara River with some friends. This year, Anello has a lot…
Two charged with shoplifting from Buffalo stores
BUFFALO — Buffalo Police charged a pair of Buffalo men with petit larceny in separate incidents. According to BPD, 21-year-old Christopher Neal, while working as a cashier at the Delaware…
Lackawanna woman charged with DWI
WEST SENECA — A 32-year-old Lackawanna woman was charged early this morning with driving while intoxicated and using a vehicle without an interlock device, as well as other traffic infractions.…
North Buffalo Farmers Market third season starts today
Today from 3 to 7 p.m. on Hertel Avenue, area farmers present their wares at the third annual North Buffalo Farmers Market. Presented by the North Buffalo Organization, offerings this…