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Man arrested for cyberstalking, accused of harassing same victim for 20 years
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A prior felon was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with cyberstalking after he allegedly flew across the country to see the victim Thursday morning in Western New York, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced. Officials said Daniel Richter, 45, was allegedly found Thursday morning at an Amherst hotel after flying in […]
Town boards behaving badly
In Cheektowaga and Hamburg, Republicans are playing hardball with projects that used to enjoy nonpartisan support. News and analysis by Geoff Kelly, Investigative Post's political reporter. Last week we reported that Cheektowaga’s Republican legislators had blocked routine borrowing to fund road and sewer repairs in the town this summer.
Former Niagara County legislator pleads guilty following tire slashing outside Lockport tavern
Submitted by the Erie County District Attorney’s Office. Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 58-year-old William J. Collins Sr. of Lockport pleaded guilty yesterday morning before Lockport City Judge William J. Watson to one count of harassment in the second degree (violation). On Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023,...
Missing 17-year-old teen in City of Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Police Department is looking for the community's help in locating 17-year-old Laniya Stroud. Laniya is described as a Black female with medium-length black braids, and is said to have a small build. She was last seen possibly wearing a cranberry hoodie with black pants and could be on Buffalo's west side.
2 third-prize winning Powerball tickets sold in WNY
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Are you one of the lucky winners? Two third-prize winning Powerball tickets were sold in WNY. The third-prize winning tickets were sold at the Farm Fresh Market located at 2724 Bailey Avenue and at the Wegmans located at 370 Orchard Park Road in West Seneca for the March 25, 2024 Powerball drawing. The tickets are worth $50,000, before taxes of course.
12-hour traffic jams? NY officials warn of gridlock before eclipse
Traffic jams that last 12 hours. Gas stations that can’t meet the demand for fuel. Jammed-up cellphone networks. Those are just some of the concerning conditions New York authorities are preparing for ahead of next month’s total solar eclipse — a once-in-a-lifetime event that could bring millions of tourists into the Empire State.
30 prospects in 30 days: Florida State’s Keon Coleman’s basketball background makes him high-flying receiver
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Florida State’s Keon Coleman hauled in 11 touchdowns for the Seminoles last season. He started his college career at Michigan State where he also played basketball. At 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds, Coleman has great size and that basketball background showed up with some high-flying, acrobatic catches. Coleman met formally met with […]
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