Route 62 Diner offers simple and predictable food, drink
We had high hopes for Route 62 diner in Lackawanna, a somewhat newer place we had noticed on the corner of Ridge Road and South Park diagonal from the Basilica. The Facebook entries seem fun and......
View Article$2.8 million state grant funds tech program for Dunkirk city schools,...
Southern Erie County and Southern Tier students could be part of a new program that will allow them to earn their high school and associate’s degrees.The Dunkirk City School District,... Read More
View ArticlePublic art campaign expands into classrooms across Erie County
Three of the four projects undertaken so far in the Albright-Knox Art Gallery’s Public Art Initiative featured the works of out-of-town artists.The fifth project involves young local artists.... Read...
View ArticlePoloncarz announces new policy for low-volume Erie County roads
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz announced Wednesday that he will set aside $1 million from the county’s proposed 2015 highway division budget for the repair of low-volume county-... Read More
View ArticleGearing up for winter weather
There’s always a first big snowfall of the season. For many southerly parts of the Buffalo Niagara region, it is coming today.“Lake-effect snow bands will really start to form and... Read More
View ArticleOrchard Park School District pushing for $24.3 million capital project
The Orchard Park School District is rolling out the red carpet to impress residents with the need for $24.3 million in capital project improvements districtwide – most of them health and... Read More
View ArticleDusting of snow greets Buffalo commuters this morning
The snow is here, though just a dusting for most of us.Still, the coating on windshields this morning is expected to become more substantial in the snowbelt as the day progresses.More snow could be...
View ArticleAngry motorist blamed for causing Orchard Park accident
A motorist who deliberately hit the brakes while exiting southbound Route 219, caused an accident involving two other vehicles, according to Orchard Park police. As a result, Anthony C. Timberlake,......
View ArticleGuitarist for Ringo and Madonna to perform at St. Joseph’s
Frank Vignola, the guitar player of choice for Ringo Starr and Madonna, opens the 2014-15 Concert Series at St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute on Nov. 23.Vignola and Vinny Raniolo will... Read More
View ArticleCounty official subpoenaed to appear before committee
After repeatedly failing to appear for questioning by Erie County legislators about evidence of wrongdoing in his division, the county’s director of Weights and Measures is under subpoena to ... Read...
View ArticleCars and buses involved in crashes and mishaps across Erie County
With the return of winter weather, motorists resumed their white-knuckle grip Thursday.On the season’s first day of accumulated snowfall, police and fire crews responded to a spate of mid-... Read More
View ArticleAstronaut’s recognition makes Cobham employee a star
It’s not every day that a NASA astronaut drops by to thank you for your good work.But that’s what happened to Richard Banks on Thursday at Cobham Mission Systems in Orchard Park.... Read More
View ArticleUsed clothes to be collected for the needy
Before throwing out the coat that’s a bit out of style or shirt that no longer fits, consider donating them instead.That’s the message Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown and the Buffalo... Read More
View ArticleComing Up
CHESS TOURNAMENT: Archangel 8 Chess Academy, an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation, will host a four-games, sanctioned tournament at 9 a.m. Saturday in the Main Place Mall. Advance......
View ArticleTown of Eden raises tax levy slightly
Eden will collect a slightly higher tax levy at a higher tax rate next year. Town Board members unanimously adopted the 2015 budget Wednesday night with $3.72 million to be collected in property......
View ArticleMulti-car accident with injuries on Camp Road in Hamburg
Hamburg police and emergency medical crews are dealing with a multi-car crash on Camp Road just at the Thruway overpass in the Town of Hamburg.The accident was called in at 7:18 p.m. and a number......
View ArticleCounty official defends store fines but remains on hot seat
The Erie County official in charge of making sure consumers don’t get cheated when buying cereal, meat and other packaged products remains in the crosshairs of the Legislature majority,... Read More
View ArticlePoloncarz gets flu shot, encourages others to follow his lead
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz received his annual flu shot during a news conference Thursday to encourage other county residents to follow his lead, not only in the interest of their own......
View ArticleRegan memorial Mass on Saturday
May 14, 1930 – October 18, 2014A memorial Mass for Edward V. “Ned” Regan, former Erie County executive and New York State comptroller, will be offered at 10 a.m. Saturday in St.... Read More
View ArticleErie County executive gets flu shot
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz received his annual flu shot during a news conference Thursday to encourage other county residents to follow his lead, not only in the interest of their own......
View Article