As a part of the Division of Athletics “Takedown Cancer” event on Sunday February 20th, the University at Buffalo will host a book signing with author, Jill Kelly. A woman of many titles, Jill is the wife of NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly, …
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UB Athletics Hosts Jill Kelly Book Signing
on Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
Niagara’s Bryan Haczyk Named AHA Co-Player of the Week
on Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
For the fourth time this season, senior Bryan Haczyk of the Niagara men’s hockey team (16-11-3, 13-9-1 AHA) has been named the Atlantic Hockey Association’s Co-Player of the Week , after netting four goals during a weekend split with Air …
Buddy Nix Is Very Interested In Cameron Jordan
on Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
During last year’s NFL draft, University of California defensive lineman Tyson Alualu seemingly came out of nowhere and ended up a top ten draft pick (by Jacksonville), screwing up every Mock Draft known to man in the process. This year his tea…
Proposed budget on Woodlawn Beach voted down
on Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
The future of Woodlawn Beach State Park is in limbo, after the Hamburg Town Board Monday night voted down a proposed budget that would fund the operation of the park. YNN’s Kate McGowan spoke with board members and tells us what they had to say about t…
Sons of AMVETS squadron recieves charter
on Monday, February 14th, 2011
The Sons of AMVETS are a support group for the AMVETS post, comprised of male family members of veterans. Because the average age of the posts 300 members is 71, members are hoping to bring younger people into the post, teaching them that veterans need…
Lancaster, Timon Highlight Wins On Light Monday Action
on Monday, February 14th, 2011
Lancaster traveled to Orchard Park on a light Monday evening of high school basketball and survived with a 61-57 win in Class-AA action.
Lancaster led at the half,35-30.
Lancaster (12-5, 6-4) won for the third straight time since losing to Jamestown by…
Education advocates give Valentines to legislators
on Monday, February 14th, 2011
They hope state legislators will say no to Governor Cuomo’s proposed cuts to schools.Organizers say the message to each legislator is unique. Take Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples-Stokes.
Does Chris Lee owe constituents an explanation?
on Monday, February 14th, 2011
It’s been five days since former Congressman Chris Lee resigned. Since then, Lee has made no public appearances and has yet to make a statement, other than a written message that appeared on his website announcing he was stepping down. But does Lee owe…
Blood Drive: Canisius vs. Niagara
on Monday, February 14th, 2011
Because winter can be a slow time for blood donations, the Upstate New York Transplant Services (UNYTS) came up with a creative idea for a blood drive: get two college rivals to compete to see who can donate the most blood. YNN’s Doug Sampson tells us …
Study: Energy drinks could be dangerous
on Monday, February 14th, 2011
They’re popular and they could be dangerous. That’s what a major pediatric journal is saying about energy drinks, consumed by up to half of teens and young adults. Our Kat De Maria spoke with a local expert who says he and his colleagues are all too …
State Legislators receive valentines with special message
on Monday, February 14th, 2011
Legislators around the state received valentines from education advocates with a special message Monday.
President Obama’s budget proposal could impact block grant program
on Monday, February 14th, 2011
President Obama’s budget proposal could mean cuts for Buffalo’s Community Development Block Grant budget.
Niagara Tabs Brooks As Soccer Coach
on Monday, February 14th, 2011
The Niagara University Athletic Department has announced the hiring of Chase Brooks as men’s soccer head coach.
“Chase Brooks is a winner who can take the Niagara University men’s soccer program to the NCAA Tournament,” said Niagara Univers…
Police: Woman finds strange man sitting in backseat of car
on Monday, February 14th, 2011
According to the Amherst Police Department, a woman said she arrived at her home in the Clifford Heights neighborhood just before midnight Sunday, and left her keys in the vehicle.
Man stabbed in stomach with steak knife
on Monday, February 14th, 2011
According to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to a home in the Dorwood Mobile Home Park just before midnight on Sunday. Police said they found a 21-year-old man from Ransomville with a stab wound to his stomach.