Buffalo man sentenced to six months for beating dog
BUFFALO — A 54-year-old Buffalo man was sentenced to six months jail in the Erie County Holding Center for beating a 20-month-old Chihuaua. According to Acting Erie County District Attorney…
VegFest to have nacho and burrito ‘fun-raiser’
BUFFALO — VegFest, an August food festival featuring vegan speakers, exhibitors, vendors, live music, food, a 5k run/walk and more is having a burrito and nacho “fun-raiser” at Ashkers tonight.…
Man charged with arson on Bailey Ave.
BUFFALO — Buffalo police have arrested an individual in connection with an overnight arson incident. Northeast District officers responded to a report of an argument at a residence in the…
BPD releases name of woman charged in fatal stabbing
BUFFALO — A 42-year-old Buffalo woman is facing charges of second-degree murder and reckless endangerment following a fatal stabbing overnight on Mohr Street. Police say Veronica Reynolds stabbed her 59-year-old…
Readers to invade Hoyt Lake
BUFFALO — The next Buffalo Reading Invasion will take place Monday at the southern edge of Hoyt Lake in Delaware Park. The event — from 7 to 8 p.m. —…
Home invasion defendant loses appeal
BUFFALO — An appeal has been rejected in the case of 21-year-old Shaquar Pratcher who was involved in a home invasion in Buffalo that led to the death of an…
Paladino Twitter calls for lynching of attorney general — then redacts
A tweet this morning from the Twitter account of Buffalo real-estate developer and Donald Trump surrogate Carl Paladino appears to call for the lynching of Attorney General Loretta Lynch. The…
Six charged during DWI crackdown
BUFFALO — Six people were charged with driving while intoxicated over the weekend, a result of enhanced DWI patrols and checkpoints, according to Erie County Sheriff Tim Howard. What follows…
Higgins staff to meet with constituents
BUFFALO — Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the Congress on Your Corner schedule for the month of July. Through the program, staff from Congressman Higgins’ office are available at satellite…
Buffalo man charged with pot possession
STAFFORD — A 24-year-old Buffalo man was charged Sunday with unlawful possession of marijuana after he was found parked on Westbrook Road. According to New York State Police, Mark A.…