WNY woman documents gender issues with gaming
BATAVIA — In an industry dominated by men, Joan Nobile is a gamer. The ever-growing world of video games creates endless possibilities with characters, story lines and even new worlds…
Buffalo man sentenced on attempted murder charge
BUFFALO — A 39-year-old Buffalo man has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for two separate criminal acts that took place within weeks of each other. According to Acting…
Buffalo woman sentenced for violent robbery
BUFFALO — A 46-year-old Buffalo woman has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and five years post-release supervision for robbing a 17-year-old girl last August. Accordind to Acting Erie…
Bisons beat ‘Pigs 3-2, split series at two apiece
In the final meeting of the season with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, the Bisons edged the ‘Pigs 3-2 on Monday. Buffalo evens the four-game set with Lehigh Valley at two…
WNY students named to Marist College Dean’s List for spring 2016
POUGHKEEPSIE — Three students from Western New York were named to the Marist College Dean’s List for the Spring 2016 semester. The students were: Adler Papiernik of Buffalo, a member…
Man accused of trying to lure girl into van
BUFFALO — A 48-year-old Buffalo man has been arrested following accusations he attempted to lure a teenage girl into his van on South Park Avenue around 2 p.m. Saturday. Buffalo…
Gas prices going up as Labor Day nears
After dropping or holding steady most of the summer, national gas prices have risen every day for the last two weeks, while local prices have inched forward, as well. The…
One brother sentenced on drug charge as another pleads guilty to same
BUFFALO — A 23-year-old Buffalo man, Jonathan Ortiz, was sentenced to 57 months in prison, having been convicted of attempted possession with intent to distribute cocaine. In a related case,…
WNY students intern through SUNY Oswego
OSWEGO — Scores of SUNY Oswego students took part in internships in summer 2016 through the college’s Center for Experiential Learning. Those from the area include: Ian W. Campbell of…
Buffalo man sentenced for setting business on fire
BUFFALO — A 27-year-old Buffalo man was sentenced to 37 months in prison, having been convicted of or arson of a commercial building. According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy C.…