Percoco Sentencing: Corruption Not Tolerated in Albany
STAFF REPORTS NEW YORK, N.Y. — In response to news that Joseph Percoco, a former top Cuomo aide, was sentenced to six years in prison with three years supervised release…
Local medical students receive white coats at NYITCOM Ceremony
STAFF REPORTS OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. — In a recent ceremony at the Crest Hollow Country Club, medical students from the NYITCOM Long Island (Old Westbury) campus received their white coats,…
EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: Butter and eggs – an attractive late-season “weed”
Late-season flowers are derisively considered “weeds” by many people, which downplays their beauty. One such plant that shouldn’t be overlooked is butter and eggs. This invasive species also goes by…
Gillibrand and Schumer announce $900k in federal funding for Erie County sexual violence prevention program
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $900,000 in federal funding to help prevent sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence,…
Schumer, Gillibrand announce $600k in federal funding to assist victims of domestic and sexual violence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $600,000 for Legal Assistance of Western New York. The funding is provided by…
Congressman Higgins announces approval of bill extending Buffalo VA’s “Kids Korner”
PRESS RELEASE BUFFALO, N.Y. — Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced legislation approved by the House of Representatives includes language that extends the Kids Korner childcare program at the Buffalo VA…
New York Army National Guard announces local soldier promotions
PRESS RELEASE LATHAM, N.Y. — Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National…
Today’s forecast: Mostly cloudy with a high near 74
STAFF REPORTS The National Weather Service calls for mostly cloudy skies today with a high near 74. East wind around 8 mph. Tonight, there’s a slight chance of showers between…
Jamestown man charged with pot possession after avoiding police road block
STAFF REPORTS A 25-year-old Jamestown man was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana on September 18, 2018 after purposely avoiding a police road block. According to New York State Troopers,…
Gerry resident charged with unlawful imprisonment and criminal mischief
STAFF REPORTS A 36-year-old Gerry man was charged with Unlawful Imprisonment 2nd Degree and Criminal Mischief 4th Degree on September 17, 2018 following a domestic incident. According to New York…