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Delish!: Cooking Class on Friday, January 13th, 2012

Now that Delish! is hitting its full stride on Amherst Street (see original post), it’s time to take a step back to see just what this business has brought to the Black Rock neighborhood. First of all, I never got a chance to showcase the opening of the second half of the operation. That’s the part where all of the cooking classes take place. It’s also the room where owner Deborah Clark does her daily food preparations for the lunch menu. "My classes are all sold out," she told me as she stirred the ingredients in the pots before her….

Seneca Nation Ad Focuses on $1 Billion Investment on Friday, January 13th, 2012

A Press Release from the Seneca Nation of IndiansThe Seneca Nation of Indians today took out a full-page ad in The Buffalo News pointing out in the wake of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s pledge of $1 billion in incentives to the region that the Nation already invested that much in its local businesses. "The Seneca Nation of Indians Welcomes Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Pledge of $1 Billion to Buffalo and Western New York," the ad headline reads. "This is our home. Where we have invested $1 billion of our own funds to build new businesses and create new jobs." The ad comes…

Suspension Policy Under Scrutiny on Friday, January 13th, 2012

Parents and community members are urging the Buffalo School Board to drop its out-of-school suspension policy for non-violent offenses.

Suspension Policy Under Scrutiny on Friday, January 13th, 2012

Parents and community members are urging the Buffalo School Board to drop its out-of-school suspension policy for non-violent offenses.

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California Eliminates 400 Redevelopment Agencies on Thursday, January 12th, 2012

Last year the California State Legislature passed a law eliminating more than 400 redevelopment agencies statewide. Most of the $5 billion in property taxes that provided funding to those agencies will now be funneled to the state, counties and school districts. The elimination of redevelopment agencies …

Sarah Burke Update: Freestyler Skier Remains Critical After Surgery on Thursday, January 12th, 2012

SALT LAKE CITY — Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke remained in critical condition Thursday after a successful operation to repair a tear to an artery that caused bleeding in her brain.Doctors put her into a coma to decrease swelling and …

Sarah Burke Update: Freestyler Skier Remains Critical After Surgery on Thursday, January 12th, 2012

SALT LAKE CITY — Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke remained in critical condition Thursday after a successful operation to repair a tear to an artery that caused bleeding in her brain.Doctors put her into a coma to decrease swelling and …

NATO, G8 In Chicago: More Details Released, City Grants First Protest Permit on Thursday, January 12th, 2012

CHICAGO — Chicago officials said Thursday they approved the first parade permit to protesters ahead of meetings set for May of the leading industrial nations and sought to quell critics’ concerns that proposed changes to city laws will step…

NATO, G8 In Chicago: More Details Released, City Grants First Protest Permit on Thursday, January 12th, 2012

CHICAGO — Chicago officials said Thursday they approved the first parade permit to protesters ahead of meetings set for May of the leading industrial nations and sought to quell critics’ concerns that proposed changes to city laws will step…

Suspect arrested in Arkansas grandmother ankle “bomb” case on Thursday, January 12th, 2012

LITTLE ROCK, Ark (Reuters) – Authorities have arrested a man who forced a 73-year-old grandmother to enter an Arkansas bank in a thwarted robbery attempt with what he told her was a bomb strapped to her ankle.

Suspect arrested in Arkansas grandmother ankle “bomb” case on Thursday, January 12th, 2012

LITTLE ROCK, Ark (Reuters) – Authorities have arrested a man who forced a 73-year-old grandmother to enter an Arkansas bank in a thwarted robbery attempt with what he told her was a bomb strapped to her ankle.

Redistricting expert weighs in on Thursday, January 12th, 2012

A free forum discussing redistricting was held for the public Thursday night at the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society.

Redistricting expert weighs in on Thursday, January 12th, 2012

A free forum discussing redistricting was held for the public Thursday night at the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society.

Joe Paterno Firing ‘Not Handled Well’ By Penn State, Says Former Coach’s Son, Scott on Thursday, January 12th, 2012

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Joe Paterno’s son, Scott, said Thursday it’s becoming apparent that his father’s ouster as Penn State head coach by school trustees “was not handled well.”Scott Paterno’s comments Thursday were in response to a trustees…