Category: WNY
NYS Police Report/Attica man arrested for criminal mischief and assault
On December 12, 2022, Troopers out of SP Alden arrested Joey R. Tatro, 28, of Attica, NY, charging him with criminal mischief 4th/disabled equipment to prevent request for emergency assistance, criminal intent damage property and assault 3rd degree/causing physical injury. On December 12, 2022, Troopers responded to a domestic incident in the town of …
NYS Police advise the public to be prepared during upcoming winter storm event
Press release The New York State Police are advising motorist to be prepared during the upcoming winter storm event in the Western New York. Troopers will be out checking all major routes of travel to ensure that motorists are as safe as possible and working with local Emergency Operations Centers as …
GENESEE COUNTY/Ron Beback Jr. to be honored by UNY-USHWA and Batavia Downs
By Tim Bojarski, president, UNY-USHWA (Tim Bojarski photo) Akron, NY — Ron Beback Jr. will be presented with the Good Samaritan Award by the Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association and Batavia Downs for his heroic actions to save an overturned kayaker from drowning this past …
NYS Police/Three Rochester women arrested for promoting prison contraband
On November 26, 2022, Troopers out of SP Warsaw with the assistance of New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, arrested Odysee J. Thomas, 35, Talia I. Mercado, 29, and Iesha R. Sanders, 31, all of Rochester, NY, charging them with promoting prison contraband 2nd. Troopers arrested Thomas, …
WNY/West Falls man going to prison for 13 years for child exploitation
Press release BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Nicholas Turnquist, 36, of West Falls, NY, who was convicted of transportation and attempted transportation of a minor with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, was sentenced to serve 156 months in prison and 15 years …
WNY/Genesee Valley BOCES School of Practical Nursing proudly graduates a new class of LPN Nurses
Press release The Genesee Valley BOCES School of Practical Nursing proudly graduated a new class of LPN Nurses. The class was made up of 23 students, and they were celebrated at a pinning ceremony on Friday, November 18th. Instructors Marisa Dale, Donna Walsworth, Amanda Milligan, assisted throughout the ceremony. …
WNY/”Wreaths Across America” Remembrance Wreaths available for purchase for December event at the WNY National Cemetery
On December 17, 2022 at 12:00p.m., The WNY National Cemetery Council will be helping Western New York National Cemetery in remembering and honoring our veterans by laying Remembrance Wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes at the WNY National Cemetery in Pembroke on Indian Falls road. The Pembroke …
WNY/Veterans Affairs (VA) Nursing Career Fair
BUFFALO, NEW YORK: VA Western New York Healthcare System will conduct a Veterans Affairs Nursing Career Fair on Tuesday, November 15, from 9:00am until 2:30pm at the Buffalo VA Medical Center location at 3495 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo. The VA Nursing Fair seeks to fill Registered Nurse, Nursing Assistant, and Licensed Practical …
WNY/U.S. Attorney Ross appoints District Election Officer ahead of Election Day
Press release BUFFALO, NY—U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) Paul E. Bonanno will lead efforts in her Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 8, 2022, general election. AUSA Bonanno has been appointed to serve as …