Grant to fund water quality study around Gallagher Pier
BUFFALO — A New York Sea Grant will fund an innovative study to identify water quality in the area around Gallagher Pier on Buffalo’s Outer Harbor. U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins…
Former Air Force reservist sentenced for child porn distribution
BUFFALO — A 30-year-old Orchard Park man will serve eight years in prison and another 10 years of post-release supervision after being convicted of distribution of child pornography. Assistant U.S.…
Two from WNY named to Elizabethtown honors program
ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. — Elizabethtown has named 198 students to the College Honors Program, including two from Western New York. The local honorees are Brian Stottler of Honeoye Falls and Emily…
Central Terminal plays host to Parahorror event
BUFFALO — Buffalo’s Central Terminal is playing host this weekend to the Carnival of Parahorror, a three-day paranormal and horror “super show” making its highly anticipated return to the Queen…
Former UB student pleads guilty in Xanax/Bitcoin case
BUFFALO — A 20-year-old Queens man pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and distribution of, controlled substances and money laundering conspiracy. The charges carry a…
Fatal construction accident in Darien being investigated
DARIEN — Foul play is not suspected but a fatal construction accident this morning on Broadway Road is under investigation by New York State Police. According to NYSP, Troopers responded…
Fairport’s Hughes helped lead Univ. or Scranton orientation
SCRANTON, Pa. — Cameron Hughes of Fairport served as part of a team of three Student Orientation Team Leaders at The University of Scranton this summer. The team leaders helped…
Buffalo Irish Festival features food, drinks and plenty of tunes
BUFFALO — The 35th Buffalo Irish Festival celebrates all things Irish all weekend long at Outer Harbor Buffalo and Wilkeson Pointe with live music, Irish food, Irish vendors and of…
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…