ECMC, Children’s Hospital designated to treat Ebola patients
The state has added Erie County Medical Center and Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo to the list of hospitals designated to care for patients potentially afflicted with Ebola.Gov.... Read More
View ArticleBuffalo Niagara ranks among best destinations for college students
The Buffalo Niagara region remains an attractive destination for college students.The region ranked fifth in the country among midsize metropolitan areas for providing a strong “informal... Read More
View ArticleFrontier picks new board member
Frontier Central School Board members have chosen David Patton of Lake View to fill the vacant seat on the board.Patton, a Frontier graduate, was one of 15 residents who told the board they were......
View ArticleASi of Tonawanda takes home $1 million prize in 43North contest
ASi, the hometown contestant in a global competition, took home the $1 million grand prize in the 43North business plan contest.The Town of Tonawanda metal forming company, which has been in... Read...
View ArticleAmherst man arrested for role in Jefferson Avenue robbery
An Amherst man has been arrested in a street robbery early Thursday in the 1400-block of Jefferson Avenue. Joseph Devor, 19, of Betina Avenue was charged with first-degree robbery, police said,......
View ArticleGlenn R. Morris, Bethlehem Steel retiree, WWII veteran
March 19, 1924 – Oct. 14, 2014Glenn R. Morris, a Bethlehem Steel Corp. retiree, a talented singer and a World War II aircraft engine mechanic, died unexpectedly Oct. 14 in his West Seneca... Read More
View ArticleChautauqua County Water Agency board moves forward with water district plan
DUNKIRK – The Chautauqua County Water Agency board of directors Thursday approved a plan to move forward with the creation of a water district in northern Chautauqua County.The board,... Read More
View ArticleComing Up
INSURANCE WORKSHOP: A six-hour workshop that helps drivers reduce the number of violation points on their licenses or lower the cost of their automobile insurance for three years will be held from......
View ArticleAttorney general candidates make the most of freewheeling debate format
Officially, all 420 seats were taken Thursday evening for the only scheduled live television debate between State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman and his Republican challenger, John Cahill.......
View ArticleRetired sheriff backs pay raises for 4 top posts in Erie County
A retired Erie County sheriff spoke out Thursday in favor of pay raises for four of the county’s top elected offices.So did a Buffalo resident and a designee to the nine-member citizens... Read More
View ArticleHoskins ruled in contempt of court in neglect case
It’s been a year since Beth Lynne Hoskins – the wealthy Aurora horse farm owner – was convicted of animal abuse and sentenced in criminal court to probation, and later ordered... Read More
View ArticleGarden Notes: News of area clubs and events
Williamsville Garden Club will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Tennyson Court adult residence, 49 Tennyson Court, Williamsville. The club’s horticulture chairman will present a program on... Read More
View ArticleHalloween trick-or-treaters can expect a soaking tonight
Goblins can expect light soaking showers and temperatures in the low to mid-40s when they take to the streets later today, said Steve Welch, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in... Read...
View ArticleBlack Friday starts even earlier on Thanksgiving
By Samantha ChristmannNEWS BUSINESS REPORTERRetailers are beginning to release their Black Friday hours and, once again, many stores will open smack-dab in the middle of the Thanksgiving holiday.......
View ArticleMoog’s earnings rise, but job cuts loom
Moog Inc., the Elma motion control equipment maker that is cutting jobs in its aircraft and space businesses because of stagnant sales, said today that its fourth-quarter profits jumped despite......
View ArticleBlack Friday starts even earlier on Thanksgiving
By Samantha ChristmannNEWS BUSINESS REPORTERRetailers are beginning to release their Black Friday hours and, once again, many stores will open smack-dab in the middle of the Thanksgiving holiday.......
View ArticleMoog profits triple despite restructuring costs
Moog Inc., the Elma motion control equipment maker that is cutting jobs in its aircraft and space businesses because of stagnant sales, said Friday that its fourth-quarter profits jumped despite......
View ArticleOrchard Park teen accused of smuggling drug into jail
An Orchard Park teen being processed into the Erie County Holding Center was found to be smuggling narcotics into the jail, Erie County Undersheriff Mark Wipperman reported.As the new inmate was......
View ArticleGrisanti raises questions about link between Panepinto’s campaign...
In the final days of the State Senate campaign, questions are being raised about the relationship between Democrat Marc C. Panepinto’s campaign manager and the statewide teachers union that... Read More
View ArticleFormer Seneca leader faces candidate seeking to be first woman president
Maurice A. “Moe” John’s supporters call him a fearless fighter for the Seneca Nation of Indians, and John says the tribe has prospered under his rule and that of other Seneca... Read More
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