Trump-for-governor wish spurs GOP group to pay a visit
A group of Republican state legislators and political strategists urged Donald Trump to run for governor next year during a meeting Wednesday in his Manhattan office and – at the very least – never...
View Article465 leave charters for city schools
Over the last four months, 465 students have transferred out of city charter schools and into Buffalo public schools. The overwhelming majority cited “parental choice” as the reason for the transfer,...
View ArticlePro-casino forces spent $4.6 million
ALBANY – It began Sept. 18 with a $2,555 check written to a Minnesota lawn sign company, peaked Oct. 23 when $1.5 million was spent in just a single 24-hour period and wrapped up with a final check...
View ArticleOfficials hold back records in fatal collision
More than a week after the two-car crash that claimed the life of West Seneca Democratic Chairman Daniel S. McParlane, town police and court officials have yet to release public documents connected...
View ArticleKing, Common Core come under fire
JAMESTOWN – Shea Munnikhuysen, 13, traveled 103 miles from Wilson to Jamestown on Wednesday to deliver a sharply worded message to State Education Commissioner John B. King Jr.“No matter how much you...
View ArticleGarden Notes / News of area clubs and events
Orchard Park Garden Club will sell fresh and dried arrangements, wreaths and more during Holiday in the Park, 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the historic train depot, behind the Orchard Park Library. The...
View ArticleBucs’ special-teams units thriving under ex-Bills defensive aide...
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are having a solid season on special teams under coordinator Dave Wannstedt.Seriously, that Dave Wannstedt.“They’re the best special teams unit we’ll see all year,” Buffalo...
View ArticleNews staff selections for Week 14
Matchups Gaughan Skurski Graham Sullivan DiCesare NorthropBills (+2½) at Tampa Bay Bills Bills Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Bills Tampa BayKansas City at Washington (+3) Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City...
View ArticleBills’ Stevie gets a wake-up call
Stevie Johnson has heard all the calls for his head.Critics of the Buffalo Bills’ receiver have sounded off this week on talk radio, going as far as calling for him to be released following his...
View ArticleGrigorenko thrilled Sabres will loan him to Team Russia for world juniors
There was no doubt that Mikhail Grigorenko was getting frustrated and with good reason.The 19-year old has been spending more time in the press box than on the ice for games. Nine games into Ted...
View ArticleSome tree-trimming tips from the pros
Garden writer Sally Cunningham offers some helpful tips on selecting and caring for a Christmas tree in her column today. Now what about decorating it? Anyone who has admired a professionally...
View ArticleFire company officers announced after elections
Matt Osinski has been elected chief of the Grand Island Fire Company during daylong voting at fire company headquarters at 2275 Baseline Road, the company announced Thursday.Osinski ran unopposed .He...
View ArticleNew Community Clock to be dedicated Saturday
The Village of Springville has invited the public to the dedication of the new Community Clock at East Main and Mechanic streets at 11 a.m. Saturday.Located in the newly refurbished M&T Bank Park,...
View ArticlePanel approves Collins bill to fund scientific innovation
WASHINGTON – One of Rep. Chris Collins’ first major legislative efforts took a big step forward Thursday, as the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology approved his bill establishing a grant...
View ArticleCamp Good Days founder given FBI leadership award
Gary Mervis, founder and chairman of Camp Good Days & Special Times, has been awarded the local FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award.Brian P. Boetig, special agent in charge of the FBI office...
View ArticleOrthopedic surgeon chosen as Board of Health president
LOCKPORT – The Niagara County Board of Health on Thursday unanimously elected Dr. Robert M. Bauer, an orthopedic surgeon from Lockport, as president of the board for 2014.Bauer, who had been vice...
View ArticleHealth Dept. to give flu shots for free at food pantry
NIAGARA FALLS – The Niagara County Health Department will hold a free flu shot clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 17 at Heart, Love and Soul, a food pantry at 939 Ontario Ave.Elaine Roman, director of...
View ArticleTree lighting, Santa visit on tap for ceremony today
DUNKIRK – The holiday tree-lighting ceremony in front of Dunkirk City Hall will begin at 4:30 p.m. today. Dunkirk Mayor A.J. Dolce said children, who will be welcomed into City Hall beginning at 4:30,...
View ArticleCorrect diamond put back in repaired ring
A Buffalo jeweler who accidentally placed the wrong diamond in a ring he was repairing for a Williamsville man said that once the mistake was brought to his attention last month, he found the correct...
View ArticleVictim removed from South Buffalo house fire
Firefighters removed a victim from the second floor of house fire in South Buffalo about 7 a.m. this morning, fire officials reported.The fire was reported at 54 Remoleno St, which runs between...
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