ALERT: Power outages spreading
What started as one 211-person power outage in the Town of Lockport continues tospread across Niagara County and through Erie County, now affecting more than 10,000 National Grid and NYSEG…
Tea Party activist arraigned on voter fraud charges
BUFFALO — Tea Party activist Rus Thompson was arraigned Friday on multiple charges of election and voter laws stemming from his voting in Erie County while allegedly living in Niagara…
Schumer pushes for funding to get the lead out
WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer is urging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to approve $5.1 million in federal funding through two separate federal grant…
Ortt pushes for Niagara County representation on NFTA
ALBANY – The New York State Senate unanimously passed legislation that would ensure Niagara County residents have a voice on the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) board, State Sen. Rob…
$15 M secured for flood prone Harlem Road Bridge
WASHINGTON D.C. – Funding of $15 million has been secured for repairs to Harlem Road Bridge located on Route 240 in Erie County. The funding — sought by U.S. Senators…
Deputy honored with STOP-DWI award
Erie County Sheriff’s Deputy Simon Biegasiewicz was honored New York State STOP-DWI and Mothers Against Drunk Drivers with their Recognition Award at their annual luncheon on Wednesday. Deputy Biegasiewicz was…
Buffalo man sentenced on identity theft charge
BUFFALO — A 27-year-old Buffalo man was sentenced this week to 2-6 years in prison following a guilty plea he entered in an identity theft case, according to Acting Erie…
Corwin welomes local 4-H group to Albany
ALBANY — Assemblywoman Jane Corwin, R-Clarence, welcomed students from Erie and Niagara counties’ Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H to the Assembly Chamber this week. The students –Valerie Weisbeck, Isabella Thomas, Lily…
Cheektowaga woman pleads guilty to stealing nearly $500K
BUFFALO — A 61-year-old Cheektowaga woman pleaded guilty to second-degree grand larceny today in front of Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case. According to Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael…
Hamburg woman sentenced to 4-8 years for stealing from employer
A 57-year-old Hamburg woman was sentenced to 4-8 years in prison for stealing more than $250,000 from her employer, according to Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Flaherty, Jr.…