Today’s forecast: Mostly sunny with a high near 46
STAFF REPORTS The National Weather Service calls for mostly sunny skies today with a high near 46. West wind 11 to 14 mph. Tonight looks to be clear, with a…
Museum of disABILITY History hosts grand opening for “The Lives They Left Behind: Suitcases from a State Hospital Attic” exhibit
BUFFALO HEALTHY LIVING BUFFALO, N.Y. — When Willard Psychiatric Center in New York’s Finger Lakes closed in 1995, workers discovered hundreds of suitcases in the attic of an abandoned building.…
Randolph woman charged with drug possession
STAFF REPORTS A 24-year-old Randolph woman was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree on October 15, 2018 following a police check of a suspicious vehicle. According…
Erie County Senior Services expanding their Senior Dining Program to include local restaurants
PRESS RELEASE ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. — The Erie County Department of Senior Services (“ECDSS”) has announced plans to initiate an expansion of the department’s popular congregate dining program to include…
Senators Gillibrand & Schumer call on NHTSA for new limousine safety standards following fatal crash
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following the tragic limousine accident that claimed the lives of twenty New Yorkers earlier this month, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) and U.S. Senators…
Congressman Higgins presents Bronze Star to local veteran & honors wounded warriors with Vietnam Veteran Pins
PRESS RELEASE During a gathering of Western New York Military Order of the Purple Heart members, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) honored wounded veterans who served during the Vietnam War including…
Bailey Boys Gang leader sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for his involvement in drug conspiracy
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that a Kenneth Pettway, Jr., 34, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted by a federal jury of…
WAMC Northeast Public Radio helps people in need and prevents pollution
STAFF REPORTS ALBANY, N.Y. — WAMC/Northeast Public Radio’s October Fund Drive raised $1 million to help the community and kept WAMC on the air. This $1 million drive ended on…
Sabres ink forward Matej Pekar to entry-level contract
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has signed forward Matej Pekar to a three-year, entry-level contract. Buffalo selected Pekar (6’0″, 173 lbs., 2/2/2000) in…
Tonawanda man pleads guilty to selling fentanyl
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO, N.Y.—U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Patrick Washington, Jr., 34, of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty before Judge U.S. Magistrate Judge H. Kenneth Schroeder to…