Strong winds, high waves expected on Lake Erie and Lake Ontario through Friday
High winds today could produce waves as high as six feet on Lake Ontario and five feet on Lake Erie, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a small craft advisory for area boaters.... Read More
View ArticleBuffalo students make small gains in math
Elementary and middle school students did modestly better on statewide math exams tied to Common Core standards this year, but made little progress in English compared to a year ago. Despite... Read...
View ArticleHow did your child's school do in '14 state tests?
School-by-school results for 3rd through 8th grade math, English tests.... Read More
View ArticleJuveniles charged in Newfane spray-painting spree in June
NEWFANE – Three juveniles face a total of 45 charges for spray-painting several homes, vehicles and sheds in the Newfane area during June.The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office said the ... Read More
View ArticleWaterfront Mass on Aug. 24 to be offered in memory of refugees of Irish famine
A Catholic Mass will be concelebrated at 11 a.m. Aug. 24 on the waterfront at the Buffalo Irish Famine Memorial, in memory of the thousands who immigrated to the Buffalo area during... Read More
View ArticleFrequent courtroom presence gets prison for cocaine possession
LOCKPORT – A Niagara Falls man was sentenced Wednesday to 2½ years in state prison, plus two years of post-release supervision, for hiding a quarter-ounce of cocaine in a cast on his... Read More
View ArticleAccused arsonist says he was drinking, not taking depression medication
Christopher Syracuse, the man accused last week of setting several fires in one night in North Tonawanda and the City of Tonawanda, explained outside a courtroom Thursday what was behind his spree.......
View ArticleJudge sentences pair of unrelated Smiths in drug cases
LOCKPORT – Two unrelated Niagara Falls men named Smith were sentenced on drug felonies Thursday by Niagara County Judge Matthew J. Murphy III.James S. Smith, 23, of Dudley Avenue, drew 18... Read More
View ArticleMusic and arts celebrated in free events at Artpark Saturday and Sunday
LEWISTON – A music and arts festival and new concert series will take place this weekend at Artpark.ArtsParked, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, will feature performances by more than 20... Read More
View ArticleAmherst thief booted from judicial diversion
LOCKPORT – Niagara County Judge Sara Sheldon Farkas kicked an Amherst thief out the judicial diversion program of court-supervised drug treatment Thursday, and he now faces up to four years... Read More
View ArticleMan who broke into motel has chance to impress judge
LOCKPORT – Adam C. Strobele, who broke into the Lockport Inn & Suites Aug. 16, 2013, has been given six months to convince Niagara County Judge Sara Sheldon Farkas not to send him to... Read More
View ArticleNewfane man charged with beating Lockport woman
LOCKPORT – A Newfane man was arraigned in State Supreme Court Wednesday on a charge of beating a Lockport woman March 1.Kewan D. Jackson, 23, of East Avenue, pleaded not guilty to second-... Read More
View ArticleLewiston man sentenced to a year in jail for DWI
LOCKPORT – A Lewiston man who was ousted from Niagara County Veterans Court for noncompliance with the program’s rules was sentenced to a year in jail Thursday.Thomas May, 59, of The... Read More
View ArticleLockport teen placed on probation for role in burglary
LOCKPORT – For the second time this week, a Lockport teenager was granted youthful offender status by Niagara County Judge Sara Sheldon Farkas in connection with a March 29 burglary and... Read More
View ArticlePowerboat regatta planned this weekend at Youngstown Yacht Club
YOUNGSTOWN – Unlevel Regatta – the first interclub powerboat regatta to be held on Lake Ontario, will be held today through Sunday at Youngstown Yacht Club. The event will feature... Read More
View ArticleRapids firefighters get $107,383 for turnout gear
RAPIDS – A federal grant of $107,383 been allocated to the Rapids Volunteer Fire Company in the Town of Lockport through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters... Read More
View ArticleFan group says docs show group wants to move Bills
A Canadian businessman, an obscure public document and a mysterious informer are fueling the latest suspicions that Jon Bon Jovi’s group would move the Buffalo Bills to Toronto.But this... Read More
View ArticleFan group says docs show group wants to move Bills
A Canadian businessman, an obscure public document and a mysterious informer are fueling the latest suspicions that Jon Bon Jovi’s group would move the Buffalo Bills to Toronto.But this... Read More
View Article‘Person of interest’ in Lockport gunfire arraigned on burglary...
LOCKPORT – A man who was wanted for questioning in connection with gun incidents in the City of Lockport was arraigned Thursday in Niagara County Court on an indictment charging him with a... Read More
View ArticleFalls lawmakers OK back taxes deal for One Niagara
NIAGARA FALLS - City lawmakers Thursday approved another deal over back taxes – this one for $1.6 million – on a key piece of downtown real estate.One Niagara LLC, which owns the... Read More
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