Tourism spending in Buffalo hits $2 billion
BY MICHELLE KEARNS for Visit Buffalo Niagara BUFFALO – Visitor economic impact in Erie County has surpassed pre-pandemic levels: Traveler spending rose 14 percent and hit a record $2.2 billion…
Paroled murderer going to prison for more than 24 years for production of child pornography
ROCHESTER – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Israel Rivera-Reyes, 48, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of production of child pornography, was sentenced to serve 292 months…
Three men charged with stealing mail
ROCHESTER – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Legend Terrance Davis, 20, and Nathan Romar Arnold, 23, both of Rochester, NY, and Blake Montel Crayon, 27, of Willoughby,…
Springville nurse charged with possession and distribution of child pornography
BUFFALO — U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Erik Hjemdahl-Monsen, 46, of Springville, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possession and distribution of child pornography.…
City to update employee leave policies
BUFFALO – Mayor Byron Brown today announced several measures regarding how City officials track employees who are placed on paid leave status. Starting next week, Mayor Brown has directed the…
Former investment broker charged with stealing from 3 clients in Erie County
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 51-year-old Damian M. Baird of Clarence was arraigned this morning before State Supreme Court Justice Debra Givens on an indictment charging…
Orchard Park man admits to embezzling money from elderly family member and Little League team
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 54-year-old Bradley K. Hudak of Orchard Park pleaded guilty yesterday afternoon before State Supreme Court Justice Debra Givens to one count…
Defendant pleads guilty ahead of trial for burglarizing closed store during blizzard
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 47-year-old Felix Ramos of Buffalo pleaded guilty yesterday afternoon before State Supreme Court Justice Betty Calvo-Torres to one count of Burglary…
Today’s forecast: Patchy fog then sunny with a high near 85
Today Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind 3 to…