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Jason Lee Says “Chipwrecked” Not Just for Kids on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

Alvin, Simon and Theodore are back for their third feature film, “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked.” Actor Jason Lee, who returns as the Chipmunks’ beloved father figure Dave, says the film isn’t just for kids. (Dec. 14)

Time Names ‘The Protester’ As ‘Person of Year’ on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

‘The Protester’ has been named Time’s ‘Person of the Year’ for 2011. The magazine cited dissent across the Middle East that has spread to Europe and the United States. (Dec. 14) ‘No new videos.’

Obama Thanks Iraq Troops on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011
President Barack Obama is heralding the imminent end of the Iraq War by thanking the troops who fought in one of the nation's longest and most div…
Ryan: Reform IDA’s on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

Assemblyman Sean Ryan held a press conference at 3445 Delaware Ave. in front of Prime Wines and Spirits to discuss the wasteful use of tax dollars to finance ill conceived projects. Projects that cost this region millions of dollars with only modest positive affect. This …

Time Names ‘The Protester’ As ‘Person of Year’ on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011
Time Names 'The Protester' As 'Person of Year'

'The Protester' has been named Time's 'Person of the Year' for 201…

Brown Announces Change to Main Street Traffic Plan on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

Mayor Brown’s addendum to the plan to bring traffic back to Main Street

Governor Cuomo Approves UB2020 Application on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

UB is to be Awarded $35 Million Dollars by State under the NYSUNY 2020 Challenge Grant Program $375 Million Plan Will Create More Than 3,000 jobs
 
 
Albany, NY (December 13, 2011)
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed the University of Bu…

General Assemblies on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

On Saturday a proposal was passed to reduce the amount of General Assemblies. From now on General Assemblies will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday @ 5pm and Saturday…

Innovation and Accountability in Fighting Poverty on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

In 2006 New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg created the Center for Economic Opportunity (CEO). The purpose of CEO is to implement innovative ways to reduce poverty in New York City. With access to a $100 million innovation fund, CEO has financed 40 targeted performance …

Ch.4 News About to Add HD on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

It looks like News 4 Buffalo is going to enter the 21stCentury in 2012. According to sources, WIVB-TV is expected to carry its newscasts in high definition in late January in time for the February news ratings. Channel 4 is presently the only local station that doesn’t carry its news in some form of high [...]

Top Three Lines: Ottawa Senators 3, Buffalo Sabres 2 (OT) on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

Two lines are officially not enough for me. For more thoughts on any game, hit up my Twitter feed. 1) A little too much offense on the mind of Drew Stafford in oy gvertime, who let lanky Jared Cowen sneak in behind him for a split-second overtime winner. 2) The Sabres need to learn how to [...]

Search Narrows for Particle That May Explain All on Tuesday, December 13th, 2011
The hunt narrows for an elusive subatomic particle called the Higgs boson, after physicists using a high-powered atom smasher believe they know where …
Gallivan Supports Middle Class Tax Cut and Job Creation Plan on Thursday, December 8th, 2011

Categories: Government

Senator Patrick M. Gallivan announced tonight that Senate has passed The Middle Class Tax Cut and Job Creation Plan, which promises to cut income taxes for 4.4 million middle-class New Yorkers, hold the line on taxes for the rest of the state’s income earners, and …

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Top Two Lines: Philadelphia Flyers 5, Buffalo Sabres 4 (OT) on Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

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In the interest of encapsulating some of the 82 games that certainly don’t deserve the in-depth scientific studies we do on 16 or so football games, I’m going to give two lines after each Sabres game describing why I believe the game was won or lost and/or the primary determining factors. This is our first [...]

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Statement From Congresswoman Hochul On U.S.–Canada Joint Action Plan on Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

Categories: Government

After President Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Harper today announced a new joint action plan to reduce travel times and enhance border security between the United States and Canada, Congresswoman Hochul released the following statement:
“This is …

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