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…
ALERT: Weather warning results in several cancelations
A lake-effect snow warning for this afternoon and early evening has caused several local schools and community services to curtail operations later this afternoon and tonight. Closings and cancelations include…
Labatt Blue Pond Hockey Tournament registration opens at noon
BUFFALO — Registration for the 10th Labatt Blue Buffalo Pond Hockey Tournament opens at noon today and runs through Dec. 31. The three-day, 144-team tournament will be held Feb. 17…
Buffalo man charged with distributing fentanyl and heroin
BUFFALO — A 47-year-old Buffalo man was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possessing with intent distribute heroin and fentanyl. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years…
10th Street Gang member sentenced to nearly 25 years
BUFFALO — A 30-year-old Buffalo man who was convicted of discharging a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, and RICO conspiracy, was sentenced this morning to 295 months…