Today’s forecast: Afternoon rain possible with a high near 88
STAFF REPORTS The National Weather Service calls for a slight chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a…
AMHERST TIMES: Interview With Lynne Dixon, Candidate for Erie County Executive
By James Tricoli AMHERST TIMES This morning I had the pleasure of interviewing Lynne Dixon for about an hour and a half. I had never met Lynne and didn’t know…
Rochester man going to prison on drugs and gun charges
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER — U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Emmanuel Madera, 29, of Rochester, who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and heroin,…
Rochester man who recruited minor to work as prostitute going to prison for 15 years
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER — U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Michael Williams, 52, of Rochester, who was convicted of sex trafficking of a minor, was sentenced to…
Rochester man sentenced for hacking online accounts of women
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER — U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Justin Potts, 37, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of transfer of a means of identification, was…
Rochester man pleads guilty to selling cocaine
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER — U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Harold A. Rodriguez, 44, of Rochester, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr.…
Sabres acquire Jokiharju from Blackhawks
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO — The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has acquired defenseman Henri Jokiharju from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for forward Alexander Nylander. Jokiharju (6’0″, 193 lbs.,…
Higgins & Reed Introduce Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2019
PRESS RELEASE This week, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) and Congressman Tom Reed (NY-23) introduced the Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2019. The legislation provides patients enrolled in Medicare with…
AG James leads coalition opposing rule to deny critical assistance to immigrants
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK – Attorney General Letitia James, leading a coalition of 23 states, today submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)…
Collins announces $124,767 in funding for the Genesee County Airport
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C — Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) announced $124,767 in federal funding from the Federal Aviation Administration for the Genesee County Airport, located in Batavia. This grant will…