Buffalo man sentenced for attempting to set wife on fire
BUFFALO — A 58-year-old Buffalo man was sentenced to 2 1/3 – 7 years in state prison on a first-degree reckless endangerment charge. According to Acting Erie County District Attorney…
New ‘Discover Niagara’ shuttle is set for summer
LEWISTON — A new shuttle service, designed to move tourists — and residents — along the western edge of Niagara County, will begin operation on Thursday. The “Discover Niagara” shuttle…
ALERT: One dead in Anchor Bar shooting
BUFFALO — Buffalo Police Department officials say that one person has been killed and another injured in a shooting at Anchor Bar. The shooting, which happened around 7 p.m., happened…
Boat fire at Canalside extinguished
BUFFALO — A Coast Guard rescue vessel and the Buffalo Fire Department responded to a boat on fire at Canalside this evening, dousing the flames about the docked pleasure boat.…
Elba man charged with rape
A 22-year-old Elba man was charged with several counts of second-degree rape, second-degree criminal sexual act and endangering the welfare of a child, and third-degree criminal sexual act following a…
NT concert series to feature Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Rik Emmett and Three Dog Night
NORTH TONAWANDA — A three-week summer concert series at Gratwick Park will feature Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Rik Emmett and Three Dog Night. Rockin’ on the River will take place June…
Niagara Falls man sentenced over home improvement scam
BUFFALO — A 45-year-old Niagara Falls man has been sentenced to four months of weekends in jail and five years probation in relation to a series of unfulfilled home improvement…
Belfast man arraigned on manslaughter charges in death of son
BUFFALO — A 32-year-old Belfast man has been arraigned on charges of second-degree manslaughter, aggravated vehicular homicide, aggravated vehicular assault and endangering the welfare of a child in relation to…
Deputy honored with STOP-DWI award
Erie County Sheriff’s Deputy Simon Biegasiewicz was honored New York State STOP-DWI and Mothers Against Drunk Drivers with their Recognition Award at their annual luncheon on Wednesday. Deputy Biegasiewicz was…
Wellsville woman charged with driving impaired by drugs
PORTVILLE — A 66-year-old Wellsville woman was charged Wednesday with driving while ability impaired by drugs following a one-car crash on Ceres Road. According to New York State Police, Lois…