State economy adds 36,200 private sector jobs in July
ALBANY — New York State’s private sector job count increased by 36,200, or 0.5%, to 7,951,900, a new record high, according to preliminary figures released today by the New York…
Artists to hold ‘Sketchmeet’ on top of Broadway Market
BUFFALO — Saturday morning, the rooftop of the Broadway Market will be filled with some sketchy people. No. Wait. That’s sketching people. Urban Sketchers Buffalo, a group of artists of…
Winning TAKE 5 ticket sold in NT
NORTH TONAWANDA — A top prize winning ticket for the New York Lottery’s Aug. 15 TAKE 5 drawing was sold at the 7-Eleven at 6955 Ward Road. The winning ticket…
Buffalo man sentenced for shooting friend over sandwich
BUFFALO — A 34-year-old Buffalo man was sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison for the shooting death of 28-year-old Jasmine Armour in 2011. Marcus Gottsche will also be required…
Delevan man charged with felony DWI
YORKSHIRE — A 22-year-old Delevan man was charged early this morning with felony driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop on State Route 16. According to New York State Police,…
UB extends ‘Fun Run’ bus services
AMHERST — The University at Buffalo is offering expanded bus service for UB students to three entertainment districts on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. According to the university, the expanded…
State offers HEAP funding for furnace tune-ups
Two million dollars in state funding is available to help low- and middle-income households get their heating equipment inspected and cleaned prior to the start of the heating season. Applications…
Hamburg PD looking for alleged dine-and-dash suspect
HAMBURG — The Town of Hamburg Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance in identifying the woman pictured in the accompanying photos. This individual is being sought for questioning…
It’s official: The stadium formerly known as Ralph Wilson is now New Era Field
ORCHARD PARK — The Buffalo Bills officially announced this morning that Ralph Wilson Stadium will be rebranded as New Era Field — at least for the next seven years. Possibly…
Jamestown man charged with DWI
FREWSBURG — A 33-year-old Jamestown man was charged with driving while intoxicated on Wednesday following a traffic stop on Old Warren Road. According to New York State Police, Joseph Kinney…