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.…
Level 3 sex offender arraigned on sex offense charges
BUFFALO — A 29-year-old South Wales man was arraigned on sex offense charges earlier this week, accused of forcibly engaging in oral sexual conduct with a child under the age…
Erie County Sheriff’s Office awarded $40K from Canal Corp
BUFFALO — The Erie County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit has been awarded $40,000 in grant funding from the New York State Canal Corporation. This grant will aid the sheriff’s office…
Albright Knox to offer free admission for a week
BUFFALO — Albright Knox Art Gallery will offer a week of free admission to Erie County residents. County residents who visit the museum will not be charged a daily admission…
More than $112M in major transportation projects slated for WNY
ALBANY — More than $112 million will be spent on four major transportation projects in Western New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office announced on Wednesday. The transportation projects include $30…
Power outage takes out Erie County 911 services
An early morning power outage at Erie County’s 911 center shuttered 911 calls for more than fours until power was restored — although calls were re-routed to an alternate number…