Man, 93, dies in Ellicott house fire
ELLICOTT – An elderly man died Thursday night in a house fire on Moon Road in the Town of Ellicott.When firefighters arrived, fire was blowing out of every window in the two-story frame house,...
View ArticleTransit police union chief resigns over misuse of pay for union duties
The head of the Transit Authority Police Department union has resigned his post and been suspended from police duties for six months after an internal investigation revealed he was inappropriately...
View ArticleSearch for next SUNY Buffalo State College president down to five candidates
The search for the next president of SUNY Buffalo State College has been narrowed to five candidates, who will begin visiting the Elmwood Avenue campus in the coming days and weeks.While the community...
View ArticlePolice release name of Jamestown toddler who was beaten to death
The 16-month-old girl beaten to death in Jamestown this week has been identified as Nayla J. Hodnett.But besides releasing her name, police on Friday revealed few new details about little Nayla’s...
View ArticleBoulevard Consumer Square expansion plans approved
The Amherst Planning Board has given the go-ahead for an expansion to Boulevard Consumer Square on Niagara Falls Boulevard in Amherst.The Planning Board on Thursday approved site plans for four...
View ArticleNiagara Area Foundation awards grants to nine nonprofits
The Niagara Area Foundation has awarded a total of $50,000 in grants to nine nonprofits in Niagara County that were deemed to have the greatest impact on youth development and demonstrated...
View ArticlePhoto gallery: Broadway Market through the years
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View ArticleWoman drives SUV into two homes on Fillmore Avenue
A 49-year-old Buffalo woman who allegedly struck two houses on Fillmore Avenue near A Street while speeding south on Fillmore about 10 a.m. Friday is being held while police decide what charges will...
View ArticleChautauqua County executive ready to create jobs
MAYVILLE – In just over 100 days in office, Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan told members of the Planning and Economic Development Committee that he is now on the “offense” when it comes to...
View Article‘Games ’n Grapes’ fundraiser will benefit New Directions
The New Directions Youth and Family Services’ fifth annual wine-themed fundraiser is planned for 7 to 10 p.m. next Friday at Brierwood Country Club in Hamburg. Titled “Games ’n Grapes – An Elegant...
View ArticleMan assaulted by two armed would-be robbers in Falls alley
NIAGARA FALLS – A man was robbed and assaulted by two armed robbers at about 11:40 a.m. Thursday in an alleyway between 24th Street and Weston Avenue, Niagara Falls police reported.The victim told...
View ArticleBurglars hit home on Forest Avenue in Niagara Falls
NIAGARA FALLS – Niagara Falls police are investigating a daylight break-in at a house on Forest Avenue where about $3,500 worth of televisions, a laptop computer and jewelry were taken sometime...
View Article$15,000 milk coat and other coats stolen from Falls house
NIAGARA FALLS – Niagara Falls police are investigating the theft of a $15,000 Black Diamond full-length mink coat and other coats from a Jerauld Avenue house.The current owner of the property, who is...
View ArticleNiagara Falls Memorial wins stroke treatment award
NIAGARA FALLS – Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has received a quality achievement award for implementing specific measures outlined by the American Heart Association and American Stroke...
View ArticleFMC Middleport plant offers anthem singing contest
MIDDLEPORT – Local students between the ages of 13 and 21 are being invited to join a national anthem singing competitions sponsored by FMC Corp., which has a plant in Middleport.Called the “2014...
View ArticleBoth victim and shooter drive off after Falls incident
NIAGARA FALLS – Niagara Falls police on Friday night were using surveillance camera recordings provided by a nearby business to try to track down two men involved in a shooting incident at about 3:40...
View ArticleNewcomer announces plans to run for Lewiston town clerk
LEWISTON – Regina Scibilia Cecconi, a political newcomer, has announced her candidacy for Lewiston town clerk.Cecconi, a Republican, is expected to face acting town clerk Donna R. Garfinkle, also a...
View ArticleBasom man arrested for DWI following property damage accident
A 20-year-old Town of Basom man was arrested on drunken driving and other charges by Erie County sheriff’s deputies shortly after he allegedly struck a parked car on Longhouse Road on the Seneca...
View ArticleSearch for next SUNY Buffalo State president down to five candidates
The search for the next president of SUNY Buffalo State has been narrowed to five candidates, who will begin visiting the Elmwood Avenue campus in the coming days and weeks.While the community will...
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