Akron Fire Co. awarded $531 K grant
AKRON — Akron Fire Company was awarded $531,700 in federal funding as part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program,…
Lehner withdraws from 2016 World Cup of Hockey, Sabres GM Tim Murray issues statement
BUFFALO — Buffalo Sabres goaltender Robin Lehner has opted against playing in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey for Team Sweden. The 6-foot, 4-inch, 220-pound goaltender who injured his ankle…
Bisons to turn ballpark into a 9-hole golf course: ‘The Links at Coca-Cola Field’
BUFFALO — The home of the Buffalo Bisons will soon provide a test for golfers from Western New York and Southern Ontario. The Bisons announced today that they will transform…
Williamsville’s Pautler recognized by National Panhellenic Conference
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio — Mackenzie Pautler of Williamsville is a member of the Panhellenic Council of John Carroll University, one of 39 College Panhellenic Associations recently recognized with an award…
Grand Island’s Schauger named RPI golf captain
TROY — Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) student-athlete Aaron Schauger of Grand Island has been named captain of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) golf team, head coach Miles Nolan has announced.…
Sabres season ticket sales capped at more than 16,000
BUFFALO — The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has capped season ticket sales for the 2016-17 season at more than 16,000 tickets. The cap is designed to ensure the…
Kastenbaum gets labor endorsement
BATAVIA — Diana Kastenbaum, the Democratic candidate for NY-27, received a major endorsement this week by New York State’s 2.5 million members AFL-CIO. The endorsement came at the State Federation’s…
Today’s forecast: Mostly sunny with a high near 83
The National Weather Service calls for mostly sunny skies today with a high near 83 and a low of around 63. Saturday will also be mostly sunny with a high…
Lewiston Jazz Festival opens tonight
LEWISTON — The 15th Annual Lewiston Jazz Festival kicks off tonight with some hot jazz, tasty treats and an abundance of activities. The two-day festival will feature music on five…
Tonight’s Bills game to be seen, heard locally
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The third pre-season game of the 2016 Buffalo Bills season is available locally on TV: WKBW-TV Buffalo, WHAM-TV Rochester, WTVH-TV Syracuse and radio: WGR550 (550AM) in Bufflao;…