Canal lift bridges to get updates
ALBANY — A pair of lift bridges in Orleans and Monroe counties will be rehabilitated as part of the state’s five-year Department of Transportation capital plan. The $7.8 million in…
Pa. men charged with theft, impersonation
ALLEGANY — Three Pennsylvania men were charged with petit larceny, accused of stealing from Walmart. Two of the three were also charged with false impersonation and obstruction of governmental administration.…
Cheektowaga man charged with robbing man in Buffalo park
BUFFALO — A 22-year-old Cheektowaga man was charged with robbery, assault and more following an incident in Sprenger Park. According to the Buffalo Police Department, Mark Brown and possibly two…
William C. Brown — June 22, 1927 – July 25, 2016
William C. Brown, age 89, of Lockport, entered into rest on Monday, July 25, 2016 at Eastern Niagara Hospital in Lockport. Born June 22, 1927 in Lockport, William is the…
Erie County Sheriff’s Office to hold Citizens’ Academy
BUFFALO — The Erie County Sheriff’s Office will be offering a Citizen’s Academy this fall. Erie County Sheriff Tim Howard says the program helps to “build trust within the community”…
Bills Training Camp starts in four days
PITTSFORD — Buffalo Bills Training Camp begins on Saturday at St. John Fisher College, with the first ticketed practice taking place a week from today. The Bills will hold five…
Red Wings hit back-to-back home runs in defeat
PAWTUCKET, RI – Adam Brett Walker and Byungho Park hit back-to-back home runs in the sixth inning to give Rochester its first lead of the night but Pawtucket countered with…
Buffalo man charged with DWI
OLEAN — A 46-year-old Buffalo man was charged Thursday with felony driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop on North Union. According to New York State Police, Ronald J Kuhaneck,…
Today’s forecast: Sunny with a high near 84
The National Weather Service calls for sunny skies today with a high near 84 and an overnight low around 66. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south after…
Russell W. Nye — Oct. 18, 1930 – July 25, 2016
Russell W. Nye passed away July 25, 2016 in Buffalo General Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls on October 18, 1930 he was the son of Oliver and Roberta (Riddler)…