Gibraltar’s improved earnings top analyst forecasts
Building materials company Gibraltar Industries said its fourth-quarter operating results swung back to a profit, as company initiatives to strengthen the performance of the business in the past year...
View ArticleFour deputies injured in two separate holding center attacks
Four Erie County sheriff’s deputies have been injured by inmates during separate attacks at the Erie County Holding Center over the past two days.The more recent attack happened at about 10:30 a.m....
View ArticleCounty attorney advice noted in Wienckowski dispute
The Erie County attorney advised Chief Medical Examiner Dianne R. Vertes not to appear before a County Legislature committee last week to discuss her autopsy conclusion that the mysterious death of...
View ArticleVideo: 'Bucky & Sully Show'
Analysis of the Sabres' decision to fire Lindy Ruff: On the state of the Sabres under owner Terry Pegua: brightcove.createExperiences(); Guest Scotty Bowman: Reaction immediately following Lindy...
View ArticleMarrone mum on what ‘13 Bills will look like
By Tim Graham INDIANAPOLIS -- Buffalo Bills head coach Doug Marrone has spent the past seven weeks evaluating his players, but he's still not ready to share much information about what his team will...
View ArticleLindy Ruff says thanks, goodbye to Sabreland
By John Vogl Lindy Ruff wasn't sure he was ready to say goodbye, but he was certain he wanted to say thank you. The former Sabres coach did just that today. Ruff, fired Wednesday in his 16th year as...
View ArticleMayor outlines Paladino project for waterfront
Carl Paladino’s plans for a waterfront development won’t be shelved after all. Paladino will take his concept for a mixed-use development at the Webster Block, which lost in a bidding contest against...
View ArticleMother who tried to save son in fire dies
A 23-year-old mother who tried to rescue her 3-year-old son from a raging early morning fire has died.The woman and her son had both been described as clinging to life after the blaze destroyed their...
View ArticleNew coach, new challenge for Sabres
The longtime season-ticket holders behind the Buffalo bench will undoubtedly do double- and triple-takes tonight in First Niagara Center. After 16 years of looking at Lindy Ruff and his designer ties,...
View ArticleCatholic Health hospitals honored for specialty care
BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York announced that all Buffalo-area Catholic Health hospitals have been named Blue Distinction Centers Plus.Mercy Hospital, Kenmore Mercy Hospital and Sisters...
View ArticleMiddle school student totes BB gun, gets suspended
A Batavia Middle School student was suspended Friday for bringing a BB gun to school.Batavia Schools Superintendent Christopher Dailey said the gun was found in the student’s locker Thursday,...
View Article18-hour dance marathon to benefit Alzheimer’s group
An 18-hour dance marathon to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and funds for the local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will take place in early March.The “Step Up and Dance For...
View Article3 new members named to city Planning Board
LOCKPORT – Mayor Michael W. Tucker named three new members to the seven-member Lockport Planning Board this week.Tucker, filling vacancies caused by resignations, appointed Jeff Tracy of Cherry...
View ArticleRetired lieutenant announces for Erie County sheriff
Richard “Dick” Dobson, a retired lieutenant and watch commander in the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, became the first official challenger to Sheriff Timothy B. Howard Friday with a barrage of...
View ArticleRuff expresses his gratitude to fans, players, owners
Lindy Ruff has been driving from coffee shop to coffee shop the past few days, collecting his thoughts and empty cups. He knew folks wanted to say goodbye, but he wasn’t sure he was ready.He was...
View ArticleCity activists support gun-control law
Grady L. Davis Jr. is a retired Erie County corrections officer who owns a shotgun, .22-caliber rifle, .357 Magnum and a Glock. The 61-year-old East Side resident also proudly carries his National...
View ArticleMall workers don’t have to go far for wedding
William “Bill” Gethoefer and Sharon Parucki initially wanted to have a destination wedding – the second for both – on an exotic island, but they couldn’t make it happen.Then they thought about doing...
View ArticleMany gun supporters back SAFE Act
Grady L. Davis Jr. is a retired Erie County corrections officer who owns a shotgun, .22-caliber rifle, .357 Magnum and a Glock. The 61-year-old East Side resident also proudly carries his National...
View ArticleFrustrated job hunters find a catch in want ads
NEW YORK – Help wanted. Qualifications: Must already have a job.It’s a frustrating catch for those out of work in an era of high unemployment: looking for a job, only to find that some employers don’t...
View ArticlePanel revived to oversee spending of bed tax funds
LOCKPORT – The long-dormant committee that decides how to spend the City of Lockport’s revenue from the 4 percent “bed tax” on hotel and motel bills was appointed this week by Mayor Michael W....
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