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Indians protest state’s plan to tax non-native cigarette customers on Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

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…

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

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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 [...]