UB Bulls basketball takes 81-67 win in Bahamas
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – After two victories in Canada over the weekend, the University at Buffalo men’s basketball team moved its foreign tour south to the Bahamas. The Bulls played their…
Charles J. Stephanski — Aug. 15, 1931 – Aug. 21, 2016
Charles J. Stephanski passed away August 21, 2016 in Buffalo General Medical Center. Born in Lockport on August 15, 1931 he was the son of Joseph and Irene (Wicks) Stephanski.…
Bisons’ road woes continue, as Herd falls 8-4 to Gwinnett
The Bisons lost their fifth game of the final road trip of the season on Tuesday, as the Gwinnett Braves took the opener of a three-game series at Coolray Field…
Jobs up, unemployment down in Buffalo, Rochester
ALBANY — The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for July 2016 showing an increase in jobs and a decrease in unemployment in…
Rochester man accused of lying on TSA application
ROCHESTER — A 20-year-old Rochester man was charged with making a false statement — accused of offering false information on a job application at the Greater Rochester International Airport. According…
State offers reminder about sales tax exemption for clothing, textbooks
ALBANY — As a new school year approaches, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance reminds students and parents about money-saving tax breaks on purchases of certain clothing…
Buffalo’s Most Amazing Race is Saturday — but signups end Wednesday
BUFFALO — Buffalo’s Most Amazing Race will be held Saturday throughout the city. Patterned after the CBS show “The Amazing Race,” this Most Amazing Race combines challenges that are physical…
Reserve seats still available for Wednesday night Blink 182 show at Darien Lake
DARIEN — If you’re looking for reserve seats for Wednesday’s Blink 182 concert at Darien Lake, there’s still plenty to be had. Starting at $30 in the 500 section, all…
State, colleges coordinate to combat underage drinking
ALBANY — Several state agencies and institutions undergo a coordinated effort to prevent underage drinking on college campuses and in college towns as the fall semester begins across the Empire…
Local businesses, groups split $400K Yahoo Community Fund
TOWN OF LOCKPORT — Over $400,000 was awarded today to eight projects to support small businesses, literacy and workforce training, food and ecotourism, job creation and other critical community development…