Buffalo man pleads guilty to theft of government money
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com BUFFALO — Dwayne Brice, 37, of Buffalo pleaded guilty to theft of government money, before Senior U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. The charge carries a…
Higgins offers statement on train station vote
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com BUFFALO — Congressman Brian Higgins released a statement this afternoon following the 10-4 vote in favor of placing Buffalo’s new train station at Canalside rather than Central…
Selection committee chooses Canalside for new train station
BY SCOTT LEFFLER scott.leffler@allwnynews.com BUFFALO — The Train Station Selection Committee chose Canalside for the site of the city’s new train station over Central Terminal. Brian Higgins Following a review…
Canadian man pleads guilty in connection with $120 million cocaine smuggling
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com BUFFALO — Harinder Dhaliwal, 47, of Brampton, Ontario, Canada, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to export from the United States five kilograms or more of cocaine before Senior…
Pair of gang associates sentenced on drug charges
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com BUFFALO — Raul Ramirez Vargas, 43, of Buffalo, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribute a kilogram or more of heroin,…
Felony charges levied against WNY political operatives
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com BUFFALO — Felony election law charges were levied Wednesday against G. Steven Pigeon, 55, Kristy Mazurek, 46 and David Pfaff, 57. The charges include with three class…
Floral Park man pleads guilty to tax fraud
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com BUFFALO — David Menzies, 51, of Floral Park, NY, pleaded guilty to tax fraud before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. The charge carries a maximum penalty…
WNYers re-enlist in New York Army National Guard
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com LATHAM — Nearly two dozen Western New Yorkers re-enlisted as members of the State National Guard, continuing their commitment to serve community, state and nation as part…
Olmsted parks and the conservancy that supports them
BY SHANNON TRAPHAGEN Buffalo Healthy Living We all know that active, outdoor lifestyles contribute to leading healthier lives, and the Western New York region is fortunate to have access to…
Buffalo woman charged with obstruction, harassment
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com CANEADEA — A 24-year-old Buffalo woman was charged Friday with disorderly conduct, second-degree harassment, and second-degree obstruction of governmental administration following an incident at Absolut Care. According…