Scanlon named to Common Council
As expected, Christopher Scanlon was named this morning as the new South District Common Council member.
View ArticleMental Health Association reaches landmark
The Mental Health Association of Erie County is celebrating a golden anniversary.
View ArticleNFTA says Outer Harbor land transfer will take time
The NFTA says it will relinquish control of the Buffalo's Outer Harbor, but the agency's new chairman says such a deal will take time to iron out.
View ArticleArrests connected with synthetic marijuana
Synthetic marijuana has arrived in Western New York.
View ArticleNew tow truck regulations seek to bring order to crash scenes
The Brown Administration has unveiled a tow truck reform plan that is designed to ensure order and efficiency at often chaotic crash sites.
View ArticleNFTA mulls Outer Harbor transfer
Congressman Brian Higgins stopped in during the NFTA Board of Commissioners meeting Monday.
View ArticleMassachusetts Avenue Project unveils new food truck
The Massachusetts Avenue Project cut the ribbon Tuesday on its new food distribution truck, which will allow MAP to deliver fresh, affordable produce to Buffalo's impoverished neighborhoods.
View ArticleFormer teacher sentenced to 30 years for child porn
Former West Seneca West teacher Timothy Bek received a lengthy prison sentence today for producing and possessing child pornography.
View ArticleCandidates for Buffalo Schools superintendent meet media & school board
Two of the three candidates to succeed former Buffalo Schools superintendent James Williams met with reporters Thursday afternoon.
View ArticleMore summer events scheduled at Canalside
Memorial Day weekend is here and with it, the unofficial start of summer in WNY. Officials say it's a good time to check out what's happening at the growing downtown waterfront.
View ArticleLocal communities vie for title of Ultimate Fishing Town
Olcott Beach in the Town of Newfane and Hastings, Ontario are vying for top honors in a contest sponsored by the Canada-based World Fishing Network.
View ArticleSheriff Howard tries to explain latest mistaken inmate release
Why were three Erie County Holding Center inmates mistakenly released over the past few months?
View ArticleFamily of bullied boy addresses thousands of school children
The Rodemeyer family addressed thousands of school children at Coca Cola Field during a pre-game ceremony Thursday morning in downtown Buffalo.
View ArticleSNAP responds to selection of new Buffalo bishop
While initial reaction has been positive to the appointment of 66-year-old Richard Malone as the new Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo, there is a nationwide organization that is taking strong...
View ArticleSuperintendent candidate underscores experience with struggling schools
Schools superintendent candidate Pamela Brown visited Buffalo on Monday. Dr. Brown is among the three finalists for the top post, which could be decided as soon as Tuesday.
View ArticleFormer legislator admits practicing law while disbarred
Former Erie County Legislator David Dale faces possible jail time after pleading guilty to fraud in State Supreme Court.
View ArticleState leaders agree on prescription tracking measure
The Cuomo Administration, the State Senate and Assembly stand ready to approve a comprehensive package of legislation, bills that seek to control and, if possible, eliminate the abuse of prescription...
View ArticleAuthorities arrest alleged Buffalo gun trafficker
A Buffalo man is behind bars, charged with possessing and selling firearms.
View ArticleCounty lawmakers approve funding for Zoo's polar bear exhibit
The Erie County Legislature has approved another piece of the funding puzzle for the Buffalo Zoo's planned Arctic Edge exhibit.
View ArticleBusiness First issues Best Elementary Schools: Clarence’s Ledgeview tops the...
Business First is out with its annual list of Best Elementary schools in Western New York.
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