ALERT: Waiver process introduced for duck races
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced today a waiver process to allow charitable organizations to hold gaming fundraisers — include duck races — on the state-owned Erie Canal. State Sen. Rob Ortt,…
Pair charged with child endangerment
BUFFALO — The parents of three young children have been charged with endangering the welfare of a child after BPD found the kids emaciated and malnourished Monday evening. According to…
Lockport forum for South Street neighborhood tonight
LOCKPORT — A public forum for those living in the area of South Street is planned for 6 p.m. at the Lockport Public Library. The forum, put forth by the…
Olean man charged with pot possession
PORTVILLE — An 18-year-old Olean man was charged Wednesday with unlawful possession of marijuana following a traffic stop on ST-417. According to New York State Police, Jason W Whitehead Jr.,…
Buffalo women charged with shoplifting
CLARENCE — Two Buffalo woman were charged Friday with petit larceny, accusing of stealing items from Walmart. According to New York State Police, 18-year-old Lanesha Thomas and 25-year-old Jocelyn Carson…
Amherst PD looking for person of interest in theft case
AMHERST — The Amherst Police are looking a person of interest regarding a theft from a Sheridan Drive store this past month. Pictured in the security footage is a black…
Red Wings begin nine-game homestand on Thursday
ROCHESTER — The Red Wings will return from the All-Star break to open a huge nine-game homestand on Thursday — the longest homestand of the season. The big homecoming includes…
State ducks charities, Ortt offers solution
ALBANY — Several area charity duck races planned for the summer had to be canceled because the state told them they were running afoul of the law. The state considered…
Today’s forecast: Mostly cloudy with a high near 87
The National Weather Service calls for mostly cloudy skies today with a high near 87 and a 20 percent chance of rain this afternoon. Tonight will be partly cloudy with…
LEFFLER: Pokemon is the game America needed
I don’t want to say that a video game could save America … but a video game could save America.OK, maybe I exaggerate, but only slightly. Bear with me here.…