Two dogs are safely back home after quite an ordeal.It’s a story we first told you about on Saturday. The dogs were stolen in the city of Buffalo Wednesday as they were being walked by a dog-sitter.As YNN’s Doug Sampson reports, the story has a happy e…

Outrage over the conditions at the SPCA of Niagara County brought protesters to the Wheatfield Town Board Monday night.

Tuesday 1/10: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind between 7 and 14 mph.

Bills GM Buddy Nix Bills GM Buddy Nix addressed the media today for a season-wrapping press conference this afternoon.  You can read the transcript here. The always-candid Nix touched on a variety of topics including the following: Bringing back free agent WR Stevie Johnson: “We do want him back,” said Nix. “I know that you think about the antics and the penalties and obviously we’re not happy about that. I don’t think Stevie is either. We’re around him a lot. I know the things he does at practice. He practices hurt and I think he’s a team guy. Yeah we want [...]

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Senator Timothy M. Kennedy, D-58th District, pressed Thomas Madison, the new executive director of the New York State Thruway Authority, for more information regarding a $200 million Thruway funding shortfall to Western New York during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Transportation Committee. When the …

Today the New York State Senate unanimously confirmed Gil Quiniones to be the President and Chief Executive Officer of the New York Power Authority.
Senator George Maziarz, Chairman of the Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee, said, “As so…

The latest Justice Dialogue talk is now available for viewing on you tube.  Thanks to Jeff O’Connell for recording and posting! The teach-in held at Occupy Buffalo’s geodesic dome on…

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New York State Senator Mark Grisanti is the first Western New York lawmaker to co-sponsor and support Senator Jeffery Klein’s and his fellow members of the Independent Democrats Conference on legislation to…

In January of 2011 shortly after taking office as Governor, Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order creating the Spending and Government Efficiency (SAGE) Commission. The purpose of SAGE is to modernize and rightsize government to make it more efficient, effective and accountable. On December 15, 2011, the SAGE Commission …

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The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission, in partnership with the Erie Canalway Heritage Fund, awarded $43,700 in grants to assist organizations with canal-related education, preservation, and tourism projects. Seven organizations from Albany to Buffalo received funding, including one in Western New York: The Buffalo …

Buddy Nix addressed the media today to sum up the Bills’ 2011 season. Refresh to Update: @buffalobills: Nix says team made proposals to Stevie throughout season. Says there’s been talks since season has ended & they will continue. about 12 hours ago @buffalobills: Buddy Nix …

Like myself and Alli, Erin McPartlan is a relatively new foodie.  While Alli and I turned to restaurants to satisfy our cravings, Erin decided that she’d take a big step and try cooking on her own.  Since April of this year she’s decided …

In January of 2011 shortly after taking office as Governor, Andrew Cuomo signed an SAGE is to modernize and rightsize government to make it more efficient, effective and accountable. On December 15, 2011, the SAGE Commission met and approved some interesting recommendations. As a supporter …