A financial advisor from Niagara County has pleaded guilty to helping clients evade income taxes by diverting money through a series of sham corporations and trusts.
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Man admits to helping clients evade taxes
on Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
Man who shot at bank robbery suspect will not be charged
on Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
Frank Sedita, the Erie County District Attorney, said the 63-year-old customer was acting rationally during the incident, and that the man told officials he waited until he was outside to pull out his gun because he didn’t want any innocent customers t…
Grisanti holds local swearing-in
on Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
New York state senator Mark Grisanti held his local swearing-in ceremony in Buffalo Saturday.
Driver of car killed in crash with tractor trailer
on Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
Police in Lewiston said a car driven by a 35-year-old man was heading eastbound on Ridge Road. Around 9 a.m. Wednesday, his car drifted into the westbound lane and struck a tractor trailer head-on.
Brown Becomes UB’s All-Time Leading Scorer & Rebounder
on Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
Senior Kourtney Brown became UB’s all-time leading scorer and rebounder on Wednesday afternoon as the Bulls defeated Central Michigan, 92-89. In addition to Brown’s accolades, fellow senior Jessica Fortman also became the 19th member of t…
Sabres/Caps Game on Feb 20 Moved to 12:30pm
on Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
The NHL and the Buffalo Sabres announced today that their home game on Sunday, February 20 vs. the Washington Capitals will now start at 12:30 p.m. to accommodate NBC’s Hockey Day in America coverage. The game was initially announced as a 3 p.m. …
Utility bills getting a makeover
on Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
The board announced Tuesday the look of monthly bill has been revised. The change is part of an upgrade project that started in 2009. Officials say the new bill be easier to understand and be printed in only black and white.
Fire rips through Pomfret house
on Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
Fire crews were called to a home on Van Buren Road in the town of Pomfret around 1:20 a.m. Tuesday. Firefighters said there were no smoke detectors in the house.
Statewide ban on feeding black bears
on Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
DEC officials said the number of conflicts is growing, and the number of black bears has increased significantly, even prompting new warning signs along highways in the Southern Tier.
Fire at ski resort does not appear to be suspicious
on Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
The two-alarm fire broke out around 10:30 p.m. Monday at the ski center in the town of Cherry Creek. It destroyed the historic lodge that was originally built for the 1964 World’s Fair in New York City.
Report: Police investigating phone calls in missing woman case
on Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
Authorities in Long Island are investigating if a cell phone belonging to a prostitute was used to taunt the family of a missing Buffalo woman who was found dead.
New company oversees day-to-day operations at Darien Lake
on Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
According to a spokesperson, Darien Lake Theme Park Resort is now being managed by Herschend Family Entertainment.
Hassan ‘learning on the fly’
on Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
Wednesday was another surreal day of testimony in the murder trial of Muzzammil Hassan, the Orchard Park man accused of beheading his wife. Prosecutors objected at least 48 times to questions asked by Hassan during his cross examination. Hassan, of cou…
Crimestoppers: Malcolm Owens
on Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
22-year-old Malcolm Owens is wanted on five warrants from multiple agencies, including the Tonawanda and Buffalo police departments. The charges include forgery, criminal impersonation, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct.
Alleged City Grill shooter in court Wednesday afternoon
on Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
Riccardo McCray is accused of killing four people and injuring another four outside the restaurant in downtown Buffalo in August of 2010.