Identity thief sentenced
BUFFALO — Fifty-six-year-old Leland Burks of Buffalo has been sentenced by State Supreme Court Justice Christopher J. Burns to 3 ½ -7 years in prison. In September, Burks pleaded guilty…
Bailey Boys Gang member sentenced on RICO charges
BUFFALO — Eddie Allen, 27, of Buffalo, who was convicted of RICO Conspiracy in connection with a deadly shooting, was sentenced to 121 months in prison by Senior U.S. District…
Former Buffalo school official sentenced for stealing funds from city schools
BUFFALO – Fifty-six-year-old Debbie Buckley of Niagara Falls, who was convicted of theft of government funds, was sentenced to three years probation by Senior U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny.…
Sabres assign Nylander to Team Sweden
BUFFALO — The Buffalo Sabres today announced the organization has assigned forward Alexander Nylander to the Swedish men’s national junior ice hockey team for the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship.…
Buff State awarded grant to develop after-school program
BUFFALO — Buffalo State has received a grant of $174,384 from the Buffalo Public Schools to develop a comprehensive after-school program for students in grades 1–8 at PS 45 International…
Former Buff State student sentenced over threats
BUFFALO — Benjamin Bolton, 32, of Glendale, Colo., who was convicted of transmitting interstate communications containing threats to injure the person of another was sentenced to 30 months in prison.…
Two Buffalo firms awarded $490K from NYPA
WHITE PLAINS — The New York Power Authority Board of Trustees has awarded $490,000 in funding to two Buffalo firms that are part of the technology boom sparking the economic…
10th Street Gang Member sentenced on murder, racketeering charges
BUFFALO — Twenty-seven-year-old Kyle Eagan of Buffalo was sentenced this morning to 265 months in prison, following his conviction of Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organizations (RICO) and murder in aid of…
Local National Guard members promoted
LATHAM — Eighteen members of the New York Army National Guard hailing from Western New York were recently promoted in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. They…
Sabres assign Fedun to Rochester
BUFFALO — The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned defenseman Taylor Fedun to the Rochester Americans (AHL). The Sabres, who won 3-2 Friday night in overtime against the…