Siena gets life, basketball lessons out of Italy trip Siena ran into competition that got harder as the trip continued: a 45-point win over Stella Azzurri on Aug. 20, a four-point victory over Pallacanestro Crema last Friday and a 29-point loss to UCC Assigeco Piacenza a day later. Maciariello…

Hundreds in Niagara County try to apply for pistol permit before laws change People were lined up overnight outside the Niagara County Clerk’s Office. Source: Buffalo New York’s Latest News Hundreds in Niagara County try to apply for pistol permit before laws change

Daniel Brito making return to Frontier Field where he nearly lost his life Daniel Brito, the former Triple-A baseball player who collapsed at Frontier Field 13 months ago, is returning to Rochester on Sept. 15.        Source: Rochester New York Latest News Daniel Brito making return to Frontier Field…

Getzville man admits to threatening to kill Amherst police He will be sentenced in January. Source: Buffalo New York’s Latest News Getzville man admits to threatening to kill Amherst police

Sullivan: As Bills search for a new punter, Jake Schum keeps on kicking Punter Jake Schum never saw himself as a long shot. He never let the dream die – and still isn’t. Source: Buffalo New York’s Latest News Sullivan: As Bills search for a new punter, Jake Schum…

Emergency community meeting called about Hudson Avenue parties An emergency community meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday to discuss the public safety concerns in the Pine Hills neighborhood. Source: Times Unition Emergency community meeting called about Hudson Avenue parties

In stunning development, Nauman Hussain's guilty plea erased In a stunning development in court Wednesday, a judge tossed out a plea deal struck between Schoharie County prosecutors and Nauman Hussain, the operator of the limousine company that owned the vehicle that took the lives of 20 people almost four…

Wheelman in killing of 11-year-old Ayshawn Davis sentenced to prison A Rensselaer County judge on Wednesday imposed the maximum 5- to 15-year sentence on Jahquay Brown for his role in the drive-by shooting of 11-year-old Ayshawn Davis – and slammed the defendant’s description of the killing as a “mistake.”…

Sabres announce dates for Red and Black jerseys in 2022-23 The announcement was timed to coincide with mini packs of tickets going on sale. Single-game tickets will go on sale starting Sept. 6. Source: Buffalo New York’s Latest News Sabres announce dates for Red and Black jerseys in 2022-23

You can dance, you can jive at the orchard disco Saturday night Big Gay Hudson Valley has been bringing the queer community — and beyond — together for its events since 2008. Source: Times Unition You can dance, you can jive at the orchard disco Saturday night