Bronx man pleads guilty to gun charge
BUFFALO — A 31-year-old Bronx man pleaded guilty Friday to possession of a firearm by an unlawful user of a controlled substance, before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. The…
Ristolainen tallies OT winner for Sabres over Islanders
BUFFALO — Rasmus Ristolainen recorded two points tonight against the New York Islanders — including the game winning goal in overtime. The Sabres trailed 1-0 and 2-1 before finally taking…
Buffalo man pleads guilty to Tonawanda bank robbery
BUFFALO — Fourty-five-year-old Nicholas Graham of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty to bank robbery by use of a dangerous weapon before Chief U.S. District Judge Joseph P. Geraci, Jr. The charge…
Oh deer — BPD and SPCA to the rescue
BUFFALO — Buffalo Police Department and the SPCA have rescued a small deer that was reportedly trapped on an icy pond in South Park Lake since early this morning. BPD…
Toronto adds another lefty in Beliveau
The Blue Jays continue to concentrate on the left side of the mound, signing lefty Jeff Beliveau to a minor league contract on Wednesday. Beliveau, 29, has made 59 career…
Cultural organizations receive national funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Six Western New York art and cultural organizations will receive federal grants through the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) totaling $150,000, U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins announced…
WNY National Guard members promoted
LATHAM — Several members of the New York Army National Guard from Western New York were recently given new ranks and responsibilities in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility…
Blue Jays add lefty T.J. House
Southpaw T.J. House has joined the Blue Jays organization, signing a minor league contract on Wednesday. House will get an invite to Toronto’s spring training in Dunedin. House, 27, has…
ALERT: 219, 190 South added to list of road closures
BUFFALO — Route 219 and the 190 Southbound (at Elm Street) have been added to the list of closed roads due to the winter weather. The Buffalo Skyway was closed…
Canisius hockey to host open practice at RiverWorks
BUFFALO – The Canisius men’s hockey program will host its inaugural outdoor open practice on Jan. 3 at Buffalo RiverWorks. The team is slated to practice from 5:30 to 7…