Sophie F. Slivan — March 27, 1917 – Oct. 28, 2016
Sophie F. Slivan, 99, of Wheatfield, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2016, in Northgate Health Care Facility. She was born on March 27, 1917, in Pittsburgh, PA, to the…
Jury convicts Rochester man of murder
ROCHESTER — A 39-year-old Rochester man was convicted of murder, conspiracy to possess and distribute cocaine, crack cocaine and heroin and possessing firearms during, in relation to and in furtherance…
NU men’s basketball to hold open practice Oct. 30
NIAGARA UNIV. — Supporters of the Niagara University men’s basketball team can get their first look at the 2016-17 team when the Purple Eagles hold an open practice on Sunday,…
UB women’s soccer looks to continue home dominance this weekend
BUFFALO — The University at Buffalo women’s soccer team (6-7-3, 3-4-1 MAC) aims to stay perfect at UB Stadium this season as they play host to the Eastern Michigan Eagles…
9 UB basketball games to air on TV this season
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Mid-American Conference announced the largest men’s & women’s basketball television schedule in conference history today. The extensive package features coverage over 80 MAC men’s & women’s…
DEC looking for art submissions for 2017 Arbor Day poster
ALBANY — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is for original art and photography submissions to be considered for a 2017 Arbor Day poster. The DEC will be…
300 electric vehicle charging stations being added across the state
New York State will install 300 electric vehicle charging stations at public locations, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced. “New York is a national leader in promoting green technology and developing the…
Corrections officer charged with forcible touching
ALBION — A 42-year-old Lockport man was charged Thursday with forcible touching and official misconduct, accused of having an inappropriate relationship with an inmate at the Albion Correctional Facility. According…
Gowanda Correctional Facility counselor charged with rape
GOWANDA — A 35-year-old Kennedy woman was charged Monday with third-degree rape and official misconduct, accused of inappropriate relations with an inmate a the Gowanda Correctional Facility. New York State…
October #AllWNYPhotos contest off to fast start
Within 24 hours of announcing the theme of the October All WNY Photos contest — Fall Colors — we received six entries. Four of the six came from Instagram, where…