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The road to asylum includes medical exams that can be used as documentation

Nick Lippa

For immigrants and refugees seeking asylum, receiving proper medical evaluations before entering the United States could be lifesaving - especially for…

Lewiston man sentenced to 14 years for torturing women

Omar Fetouh

A Niagara County man who lured and tortured women in his basement was sentenced today to 14 years in state prison. Iver Phallen of Lewiston accepted a…

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Fifth youth caught in turtle abuse case

Chris Jamele

Evidence in a case of animal cruelty has snared another culprit. The SPCA of Niagara has announced that 18-year-old Nicholas Paolucci confessed to his…

Arts & Culture

Theater Talk: Buffalo Quickies and some short runs

Anthony Chase

As the nomination period for the Tony Awards draws close, Anthony ventures to Broadway to take in the musical "On the 20th Century" with Kristen Chenoweth…

Lewiston man pleads not guilty to kidnap and torture

A Niagara County Grand Jury has handed down a 122 count indictment against a Lewiston man accused of kidnapping and torture. 67-year-old Iver Phallen…

Lewiston man accused of kidnapping, torturing woman

A Lewiston man faces a laundry list of charges connected with the alleged kidnapping and abuse of a Niagara County woman.Iver Phallen, 67, is being…