Kennedy defeats Grant for second time
State Sen. Timothy M. Kennedy was headed toward an impressive victory over repeat challenger Betty Jean Grant in Tuesday’s Democratic primary, winning a third term in Albany and... Read More
View ArticleStocker edges Grisanti in GOP State Senate primary
Kevin Stocker is on his way to an upset victory over state Sen. Mark Grisanti in the Republican primary in the 60th District.With 76 percent of the vote counted, Stocker is leading Grisanti by a......
View ArticleHochul wins nomination for lieutenant governor
Buffalo’s Kathy Hochul defeated New York law professor Tim Wu in the race for lieutenant governor on Tuesday, making the former Erie County clerk and congresswoman Gov. Andrew M.... Read More
View ArticlePeople-Stokes holds big lead in Assembly race
Incumbent Assemblywoman Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes has retained her Assembly seat.With 100 percent of the vote counted in the 141th Assembly District, Peoples-Stokes won 63 percent of the vote while...
View ArticleAdamczyk takes Democratic primary for Cheektowaga Town Board
An ousted board member’s attempt at a political comeback failed Tuesday as Christine L. Adamczyk won the Democratic primary in the race for Cheektowaga Town Board.Adamczyk, endorsed by the... Read More
View ArticleCuomo wins, but Teachout nets a third of vote
ALBANY – In a politically humbling message sent by some urban, rural and suburban Democrats, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo saw his little-known opponent, Zephyr Teachout, capture more than a third of ... Read...
View ArticleStocker upsets Grisanti in GOP Senate primary
In a stunning upset, Republican challenger Kevin T. Stocker trounced incumbent state Sen. Mark J. Grisanti in Tuesday’s primary for the 60th District State Senate. Stocker received 57... Read More
View ArticlePegula-style ownership reflects sense of passionate commitment
A tearful, hero-worshiping Terry Pegula proved his roots as a Buffalo fan on the day he bought the Sabres in 2011. It was 10 months later when he showed what type of owner he planned to be.The... Read...
View ArticleCuomo-Hochul ticket passes test
Buffalo’s Kathy Hochul trounced New York City law professor Tim Wu in the unexpectedly hard-fought race for lieutenant governor Tuesday, making the former congresswoman and Erie County clerk ... Read...
View ArticleSites mentioned for possible new stadium
The guessing gameThe National Football League has made it clear that it wants a new, modern football stadium for the Buffalo Bills. Consultants hired by the state examined 13 potential sites from......
View ArticleUncommon respiratory virus may have hit Buffalo-area children
An uncommon respiratory virus that has sent dozens of children to hospitals elsewhere in the country may now be in Buffalo.Women & Children’s Hospital in recent weeks has experienced a... Read More
View ArticleLackawanna man charged with possession of child pornography
A Lackawanna man has been charged with possession of child pornography.Assistant U.S. Attorney Scott S. Allen Jr. said in a statement Wednesday that James M. Meyers, 28, was arrested and charged......
View ArticlePeace garden gets international recognition
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens’ peace garden has been designated as an Honorary International Peace Garden, linking it with the peace gardens along the 1812 Commemorative... Read More
View ArticleHamburg School Board plans to appoint new member in about 4 weeks
The Hamburg School Board plans to appoint a new member in about four weeks to replace Catherine Schrauth Forcucci, whom they ousted from the board last week.But the board doesn’t want to... Read More
View ArticleEast Aurora School Board awards contracts
Contracts were awarded to several bidders Wednesday by the East Aurora School Board as the district prepares for Phase 2 of its facilities projects.“We took the bids on Aug. 27,” said ... Read More
View ArticleStocker proves ‘Davids’ can win, slays Grisanti in primary
The day after Kevin T. Stocker delivered a stunning upset of State Sen. Mark Grisanti in a Republican primary, the winner viewed his victory in Biblical terms.“It’s been a very... Read More
View ArticlePatio home project moves forward in West Seneca
A slightly revised proposal for a patio home development off Clinton Street took a couple of steps forward this week before West Seneca lawmakers.In a public hearing last month, some neighbors had......
View ArticleWest Seneca panel suggests closing Potters Road Elementary
Closing Potters Road Elementary School in West Seneca is among the recommendations being suggested by a volunteer group on an 18-month mission to study the school district.Five recommendations were...
View ArticleClarence officials happy with proposal
Clarence town officials were enthusiastic about a concept proposed Wednesday night by David Clare for land across from Greatbatch Inc. headquarters on Wehrle Drive. “We’re 100 percent ... Read More
View ArticlePegulas’ winning bid makes stadium decision less urgent
ALBANY – The decision about whether the Buffalo Bills will get a new stadium, renovate their existing home or keep things as they are for now has become less urgent, now that Terry and Kim... Read More
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