Help sought as Goldberg is still missing
The 11-day search to find Frank Goldberg has turned into a dogged one for her family and friends, who struggled through Christmas without her. Now, they are hoping their exhaustive plea through social...
View ArticleNew snow comes as high water problems persist
Western New York’s white Christmas got a refresher coat Thursday.Officially, 3.3 inches fell at the National Weather Service office in Cheektowaga, and another inch or two is forecast to arrive before...
View ArticleWhat to do on winter break
The novelty of new toys is wearing off. The chores are done. The kids are stir crazy. Now what?You might know about sledding at Chestnut Ridge Park and shopping at the mall, but did you know children...
View ArticleA year of strength-building for Western New York’s cultural...
In 2013, as Buffalo’s economic engines began to sputter back to life and its static skyline took on a new shape, the rhythm of the region’s cultural life seemed to accelerate in tandem. ¶ Western New...
View ArticleFalls replaces 75% of Police Department’s patrol fleet
The City of Niagara Falls gave its police department an early Christmas gift this year by replacing 75 percent of its patrol fleet with new Chevrolet Tahoes and Malibus, Police Superintendent Bryan...
View ArticleState audit faults 2 Southern Tier school districts on fund balances
Audits by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli have found that two Southern Tier school districts have been sitting on more money than necessary.The audits, which cover a period ending June 30,...
View ArticleBall poised for New Year’s Eve drop from Electric Tower
The countdown to the countdown is on.The City of Buffalo did a practice run of its New Year’s Eve ball drop Friday and has given the thumbs up for downtown Buffalo’s biggest shindig Tuesday night.“Now...
View ArticleElectrical accident prompts Lancaster football players to learn CPR
The Pesanys wanted to thank the Lancaster police detective who saved their son’s life after he suffered an electrical shock on the athletic field at Lancaster High School.And for Detective Keith Kerl,...
View ArticleGenesee County lawmakers OK budget with slight tax increase
BATAVIA – Genesee County will spend more and property owners will pay more – both modest increases – in a $149 million budget for the next year that has been overwhelmingly approved by the County...
View ArticleCold wave to follow short warm-up
Western New York will get a mild respite this weekend before getting a fresh blast of bitter cold early next week.Temperatures just below freezing began to inch up Friday evening and are expected to...
View ArticleCherry Creek woman injured in one-car accident
VILLENOVA – A 20-year-old Cherry Creek woman was injured when she lost control of her vehicle and struck a tree, rolling the vehicle over on its side, Friday afternoon on South Dayton-Silver Creek...
View ArticleWarren, Pa. man faces charges after Pomfret accident
FREDONIA – A Warren, Pa. man faces a variety of charges after Chautauqua County sheriff’s deputies investigated a property damage accident shortly before 7 p.m. Thursday on Route 60 in the Town of...
View ArticleDevelopers seek tax breaks to transform former factory at 500 Seneca St.
Developer Sam Savarino and investor FFZ Holdings are asking the Erie County Industrial Development Agency for sales and mortgage tax breaks to transform the sprawling former F.N. Burt Co. factory into...
View ArticlePartygoers get a sneak peak at the newly restored North Park Theatre
Searchlights raked the midnight blue winter sky over Hertel Avenue Friday night as hundreds of people streamed under the glowing marquee of the North Park Theatre for an early glimpse at the newly...
View ArticleBills notebook: Lewis ‘excited’ by challenge of facing Pats
Thad Lewis went to training camp with the Detroit Lions last summer as an underdog in a battle for the No. 3 quarterback job. On Sunday he will make his fifth start of the season for the Buffalo Bills...
View ArticleThree Bills elected to NFL Pro Bowl
Buffalo Bills defenders Jairus Byrd, Kyle Williams and Mario Williams were voted into the NFL’s Pro Bowl, the league announced Friday night.It’s the first time since 2009 that the Bills have had any...
View ArticleSabres fall to Leafs in back-and-forth battle
TORONTO — There were so many elements to the Buffalo Sabres’ latest thrill ride with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night in Air Canada Centre.The record books will show the Leafs won in a...
View ArticleOtt does his part to help Sabres get a point
TORONTO — There are times when it seems like Steve Ott gets too much credit. His stats are far from eye-popping on a team that’s struggled for much of the year.Ott deserved any and all accolades sent...
View Article3 union members admit guilt in racketeering case
Nearly six years after federal prosecutors announced a major racketeering case against 12 members of a local construction union, three defendants pleaded guilty Friday to one count each of attempted...
View ArticleReturn pond hockey competitors face deadline
Teams that competed in the 2013 Labatt Blue Buffalo Pond Hockey Tournament and wish to compete in 2014 must register by noon Saturday.Team captains must submit their full rosters and pay a $250...
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