Falls man jailed in gun case
LOCKPORT – A Niagara Falls man who repeatedly failed to report to a probation officer during a period of interim probation on a gun charge was sentenced Tuesday to one year in the Niagara... Read More
View ArticleFalls bomb maker sentenced to state prison
LOCKPORT – A Niagara Falls man who told police two years ago that his hobby was making bombs was sentenced Monday to one to three years in prison for violating his probation on a plea of... Read More
View ArticleCharges added against Lockport man in rape case
LOCKPORT – Niagara County prosecutors unsealed a new indictment Tuesday against Jose Rosario, 34, of Cottage Street, Lockport, who was accused of raping a woman last summer.The superseding... Read More
View ArticleLockport man indicted in stabbing
LOCKPORT – A man who is serving two to four years in state prison for beating a Lockport man senseless in December 2012 has been indicted in connection with a Jan. 22 stabbing.Chad A.... Read More
View ArticleCouncil embraces public input on budgeting
City residents would be invited to give more input into how the city spends taxpayer funds under a proposal unanimously adopted by the Common Council on Tuesday. The proposal would set up a working...
View ArticleAllegany eyesore to see new development
ALLEGANY – It has been empty for nearly 20 years – the shuttered Kmart off Exit 24 of Interstate 86, the gateway to Allegany and St. Bonaventure University.Kody Sprague, of Sprague... Read More
View ArticlePaddle wheel boat cruises set to launch from Niagara-on-the-Lake
Don’t feel like getting drenched on the Maid of the Mist?Not a big fan of the idea of speeding through the rapids in a roaring jet boat?Then perhaps the thought of a leisurely cruise on the... Read More
View ArticleTeen shot in chest, man shot in leg in Falls incidents
NIAGARA FALLS – The increase in gun violence continues in Niagara Falls with two unrelated shootings Monday night and early Tuesday. In the more serious case, Markeys D. Jones, 17, of Fifth... Read More
View ArticleNiagara Thruway northbound lanes blocked
A traffic accident about 10 p.m. Tuesday led to the closing of all northbound lanes of the Niagara Thruway, I-190 between exits 20, Long Road on Grand Island, and Exit 21, the entrance to the... Read...
View ArticleLockport abolishes city-run ambulance service
LOCKPORT – After 40 years of ambulance service provided by the city Fire Department, the cash-strapped City of Lockport will do away with that service around Sept. 1.The Fire Board voted, 4-... Read...
View ArticleAccused North Tonawanda arsonist arrested again
NORTH TONAWANDA – A North Tonawanda woman has been arrested a second time and charged in connection with two fires on her street that were deliberately set – including one at her own... Read More
View ArticleNewpaper delivery delayed
Newspaper delivery may be delayed in some areas today due to production problems. The News apologizes for any inconvenience this causes customers.Subscribers have complete digital access to The......
View ArticleEPA begins work on demolishing Lockport eyesore
LOCKPORT – An asbestos-packed shell of a former industrial building began to come down today under the command of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.Demolition began at 89 Mill St., a... Read More
View ArticleTwo-time Youngstown burglar will serve up to 12 years in prison
LOCKPORT – Steven C. Lewis, a burglar who failed in a court-supervised drug treatment program by committing more crimes, was sentenced to 7 1/3 to 12 years in state prison Wednesday by... Read More
View ArticleDiabetes workshop set at Tuscarora clinic
LEWISTON – A free diabetes self-management workshop has been scheduled to begin Aug. 5 in the Tuscarora Nation Clinic, 5226 Walmore Road on the reservation.Sponsored by the Niagara County... Read More
View ArticleTown of Lewiston councilman makes a sudden resignation announcement.
LEWISTON – Councilman Michael J. Marra, who served on both the Town and Village boards for the past 10 years, made an announcement in writing Wednesday morning that he will step down as of... Read More
View ArticleHiggins promotes Niagara Falls air base in remarks on House floor
Rep. Brian Higgins, D-Buffalo, spoke from the House floor Wednesday to support the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station.Higgins cited the upcoming construction of a new C-130 flight simulator and the......
View ArticleLawnmower stolen from Niagara Falls church
NIAGARA FALLS – A $1,500 lawnmower was stolen from a shed at New Apostolic Church, Marine Memorial Drive, police learned Tuesday. Police said the theft of the John Deere riding mower likely ... Read...
View ArticleLockport man is charged in connection with burglaries
LOCKPORT – New York State Police in Lockport charged a Robinson Road man following a burglary investigation.Casey A. Podsadowski, 22, was charged Tuesday with fifth-degree criminal... Read More
View ArticleOrtt wins two minor party nominations
NORTH TONAWANDA – The state Conservative and Independence parties awarded their ballot lines for 62nd District state senator to North Tonawanda Mayor Robert G. Ortt Wednesday.Ortt entered... Read More
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