Wegmans ranked 12th best place to work
For the first time in several years, Wegmans has been knocked out of the top five in Fortune magazine’s “Best Companies to Work For” ranking.The Rochester-based company landed in 12th place this year...
View ArticleWNY real estate markets strong, CBRE says in annual MarketView reports
Despite the emptying out of the tallest privately owned building in the state north of New York City, Western New York’s office, industrial and retail markets are strong, according to new statistics...
View ArticleMarilla picks town prosecutor
The Marilla Town Board approved Rosemary Bapst, an Elma attorney, as the new prosecutor for the Town Court on Thursday during its organizational meeting. Bapst was selected from two applicants for...
View ArticleTown Board members to take oath Tuesday
DUNKIRK – Members of the Dunkirk Town Board will hold a swearing-in ceremony Tuesday at their regular board meeting. Town Supervisor Richard Purol met with board members Thursday in Town Hall and...
View ArticleFour injured in five-vehicle crash on Route 5 in Buffalo
Four people were injured – one seriously – in a crash involving five vehicles on slippery Route 5 in South Buffalo, police said.Police said snowy and icy conditions may have been a factor in the...
View ArticleTwo upcoming Falls music events are looking for area performers
NIAGARA FALLS – The call is out to area musicians for two upcoming events in Niagara Falls.The Niagara Falls Music & Arts Festival is accepting applications for bands, musicians and street...
View ArticleCHESTNUT RIDGE CONSERVANCY WORKING TO RESTORE HIDDEN TREASURES OF PARK
The eternal flame, “100 steps” and a seven-acre lake are among the hidden treasures of Chestnut Ridge Park in Orchard Park that the Chestnut Ridge Conservancy is dedicated to preserving, protecting...
View ArticleElma installs first female fire chief
For 76 years, the Elma Fire Company has been putting out fires and responding to accidents.On Saturday, Betsy Goinski became the first woman chief of the volunteer departmnent.“It’s a fantastic...
View ArticleVolunteer patrols defuse teen tensions
They walk the Walden Galleria on weekend nights, looking for roving clusters of teens getting out of hand.They patrol Chippewa Street on some nights, keeping an eye on the young people who may be up...
View ArticleNew ‘Bark Park’ opens in Ellicott Creek Park
With her leash unhooked, Mia, the chocolate Lab, took off – tail wagging – to circle and chase other dogs at the new island Bark Park at Ellicott Creek Park. Her owner, Laura Wright, paused to admire...
View ArticleSabres ‘Anthem Guy’ leads purposeful life beyond center ice
It’s Saturday night, 12 minutes to game time in the First Niagara Center. A pair of Zambonis take a final lap around the ice. Fans file to their seats, balancing popcorn, beer and pretzels, awaiting...
View ArticleWhere We Live: West Seneca
West Seneca A public meeting will be held this week for town residents who were affected by severe flooding last weekend in their neighborhood.The meeting begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Winchester...
View ArticleWhere We Live: Aurora/East Aurora
Aurora/East Aurora In an effort to brainstorm solutions to the potential $2.1 million school budget gap, the district is hosting a forum Wednesday, January 29 at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria at the Middle...
View ArticleWhere We Live: Hamburg
Hamburg Arrests for DWI in Blasdell more than doubled last year, as the village was able to put more enforcement patrols on the road.Lt. Joseph Gramaglia said there were 41 drunk driving arrests in...
View ArticleWhere We Live: Orchard Park
Orchard Park The speed limit on Chestnut Ridge Road (Route 277) will be lowered.Police Chief Mark Pacholec said the town got a notice from the state Department of Transportation that the speed limit...
View ArticleWhere We Live: Southern Erie
Southern Erie The Elma Public Library is looking for senior citizens to participate in a “Community Perspectives Focus Group” that will give the public an opportunity to voice their opinions regarding...
View ArticleWhere We Live: Evans
Evans A meeting of the Lake Shore School Board begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Lake Shore Senior High School Media Center, 959 Beach Road, Angola.Also this week:• The Evans Town Board will hold an...
View ArticleWhere We Live: Lackawanna
Lackawanna The Friendship House is no more.Crews from Regional Environmental Demolition expect on Monday to wrap up their work on the razing of the former Ridge Road community center, which had been...
View ArticlePeter Cavaretta, longtime Sweet Home teacher
Aug. 5, 1925 – Jan. 18, 2014Peter N. Cavaretta, a teacher for 30 years in Sweet Home Central schools, died Saturday at Fox Run in Orchard Park. The former Amherst resident was 88.Born in Buffalo, he...
View ArticleFBI is concerned about Americans radicalized by al-Qaida
WASHINGTON – With al-Qaida militants surging in the Middle East and North Africa, U.S. law enforcement officials are increasingly concerned about efforts to recruit and radicalize American citizens by...
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