The Seneca Nation of Indians held a peaceful gathering on their reservation along Interstate 90 in Irving Wednesday, to continue the fight against collecting taxes on cigarette sales. In Niagara County, members of the Tuscarora Indian Nation took thei…
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Indians protest state’s plan to tax non-native cigarette customers
on Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
State judge temporarily blocks Indian cigarette tax
on Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
A New York State judge has issued a stay against the state, temporarily preventing them from collecting taxes on the sale of Indian cigarettes to non-native customers.
Summer hours end at Buffalo Zoo
on Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
As summer comes to an end, the hours at the Buffalo Zoo are changing. From now until next June 30, the zoo will be open from 10-4 p.m.
Buffalo in top 10 for tailgating
on Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
Forbes Magazine has named the City of Buffalo as one of the top 10 tailgating cities in the country. Denver, Green Bay, Miami, Kansas city and Philadelphia also made the list.
Lee cleared in ethics investigation
on Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
Congressman Chris Lee has been cleared of any wrongdoing concerning his fundraising activities and his involvement in financial reform legislation.
Stachowksi picks up endorsement from opponents colleagues
on Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
Senator Bill Stachowski has received the backing of the colleagues of one of his democratic opponents.
A Hero’s Welcome
on Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
It was a hero’s welcome for local soldier back from Iraq. Adam Claybolt returned home on leave after serving abroad for the past year.
Boy dies after being hit by car outside of Tops
on Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
Buffalo Police are investigating a incident that killed a young boy outside of the Tops on Niagara Street Wednesday afternoon. Our Kaitlyn Lionti spoke with witnesses who describe the unfortunate sequence of events.
Gunman Shot Dead After Standoff at Discovery Channel
on Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
Police in Silver Spring, Maryland said the man who took several people hostage at gunpoint at the headquarters of the Discovery Channel has been shot and killed by police and the hostages have been freed.
Police Shoot Suspect in Standoff at Discovery Channel
on Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
Police in Silver Spring, Maryland said a man who took several people hostage at gunpoint at the headquarters of the Discovery Channel has been shot by police and the hostages have been freed. His condition is not yet known.
Jackson turns himself into BPD
on Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
East Side Redevelopment Task Force Director Darnell Jackson turned himself in at Buffalo Police headquarters around 5 a.m. Wednesday, after a warrant was issued for his arrest. He’s accused of intimidating a witness in an incident not related to the Ci…
McCray indicted and bail denied in City Grill shooting
on Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
City Grill Mass shooting suspect Riccardo McCray pleaded not guilty to multiple murder charges. An Erie County court judge denied bail
Common Cents: Wednesday, September 1
on Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
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Bill O’Loughlin Show: Wednesday, September 1
on Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
The President has the right to take a vacation, but why a yuppie Cape Cod trip during this recession? BillO September_01_2010_09_05
Senecas Smoke NYS Tax Attempts
on Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
As I predicted, the attempts of cash-strapped New York State to collect hefty cigarette taxes from the Seneca Nation of Indians has been blocked at the 11th hour by a federal judge. And already the angry rallies are starting up in anticipation of the state trying to keep persistently attempting to collect these taxes. In [...]