Corwin pushes Albany reform — again
The sentencing Thursday of Former New York Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos has once again sprung Assemblywoman Jane Corwin into a call for action to reform the political system in…
Villaggio to host ‘Ellicottville’s Largest Disco Party’
ELLICOTTVILLE — The village’s first “Largest Disco Party” will be held from 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. May 21 at Villaggio, 7 Monroe St. The local bar and eatery promises…
Tickets still available for Darien Lake’s colorful 5K
DARIEN CENTER — If you’re looking to do some running on Saturday and want it to be a colorful experience, tickets still remain for the Color Me Rad 5K at…
Hamburg woman sentenced to 4-8 years for stealing from employer
A 57-year-old Hamburg woman was sentenced to 4-8 years in prison for stealing more than $250,000 from her employer, according to Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Flaherty, Jr.…
Bark For Life set for Saturday
TOWN OF LOCKPORT — The annual American Cancer Society “Bark For Life” is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Day Road Park. The annual event is…
EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: Help bring back the nighthawks
The common nighthawk is an interesting creature. At just over 9" in length, a little bit smaller than a blue jay, it is a medium-sized bird that can be seen…
Seven suspects indicted in Hamburg drug roundup
Seven people have been indicted on charges of selling and possessing cocaine after four drug investigations by local law enforcement, which included a dozen undercover cocaine purchases by police, according…
Police suggest NY-Alert for those without landline phones
In the wake of Saturday morning’s armed robbery of Eastern Niagara Hospital-Lockport’s emergency room and subsequent call for a “shelter in place” by city residents, the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office…
Today’s forecast: High near 61, morning showers with more possible later
The National Weather Service calls for showers and possibly a thunderstorm this morning, then a slight chance of showers after 4 p.m. The high will be near 61 with a…
UPDATE: Suspects named in major drug bust
BUFFALO — The names of the 25 suspects targeted as part of a major drug bust called “Operation Rolling Thunder” have been released by New York State Attorney General Eric…