Local students participate in University at Buffalo Marching Band for 2025 season
BUFFALO — The following local students were selected as a member of the UB Marching Band for the 2025 season: UB is New York State’s flagship and the largest and…
Three WNYers graduate Bismarck State College
BISMARCK, N.D — Bismarck State College is pleased to announce the following students who completed the coursework to graduate in Summer 2025. Summer 2025 graduates were eligible to walk in…
A NOVEL IDEA: The Games Gods Play
The Games Gods Play – Abigail OwenEntangled: Red Tower Books592 Pages I have to confess that I don’t read a lot of fantasy books. They’re not my thing. I’ve tried…
Botanical Gardens plans Halloween Terrarium Workshop
October 18, 11:00 am – 12:00 pmCost: $25/ticket | $22.50/member Celebrate Halloween year-round with a spooky terrarium! This workshop includes all materials needed to build a Halloween-themed terrarium, complete with…
Niagara Scenic Parkway crash leads to death of North Tonawanda man
On October 6, 2025, at 09:15 A.M., New York State Park Police responded to a vehicle traveling east bound that exited the Niagara Scenic Parkway into the Niagara River near…
Buffalo man arrested, drugs seized after narcotics investigation
BUFFALO – Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia reports the arrest of Rafael Rivera, 45, of Buffalo after a month-long investigation by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Intelligence…
Amherst PD plans ‘Bootastic Halloween Bash’
Get ready for some spooktacular fun! Join the Amherst Police Department for the 4th Annual BOOTASTIC HALLOWEEN BASH on Saturday, October 18th from 11 AM – 2 PM at the…
UB expert Phillips Stevens explains why magic and witchcraft are inherently human
BUFFALO — As a Peace Corps volunteer teaching English in Nigeria, Phillips Stevens witnessed an act of sorcery that blew his mind. A young boy at Stevens’ school had tried…
Lockport man charged with drug possession
On September 29, 2025, Sheriff Michael Filicetti announced the arrest of Derek M. Ficarra, 53 of Lockport, NY. Following an investigation by the Niagara County Drug Task Force, Ficarra was…
Lockport woman arrested on drug charges
On October 2, 2025, Sheriff Michael Filicetti announced the arrest of Alana M. Bruning, 20 of Lockport, NY. Following an investigation by the Niagara County Drug Task Force, Bruning was…