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Autocracy and Speaking for the People on Monday, February 14th, 2011

When Larry Quinn announced that he was leaving the board of the Erie County Harbor Development Corporation. he said: I’m going to finish up here, and I’m going to kind of cut off my involvements with other things in Buffalo for now … I have an old expression, that you can nail wings on a [...]

Local College Sunday Results on Monday, February 14th, 2011

A collection of results and summaries from a busy Sunday of local college sports.
Late Run Stops Niagara Basketball At Rider, 61-50
The Niagara men’s basketball team saw its two-game win streak come to an end in a 61-50 defeat to the Rider Broncs on …

Local College Sunday Results on Monday, February 14th, 2011

A collection of results and summaries from a busy Sunday of local college sports.
Late Run Stops Niagara Basketball At Rider, 61-50
The Niagara men’s basketball team saw its two-game win streak come to an end in a 61-50 defeat to the Rider Broncs on …

I Love Valentines Day on Monday, February 14th, 2011

I know what you’re saying in your head,  I can feel the thoughts flowing out like an ocean of confusion. You’re thinking that I, a guy who makes jokes that are sometimes off-color, misogynistic, maybe even a little bit rapey can’t possibly love a pure, emotion driven holiday such as Valentines Day. You couldn’t be… [Continue Reading]

I Love Valentines Day on Monday, February 14th, 2011

I know what you’re saying in your head,  I can feel the thoughts flowing out like an ocean of confusion. You’re thinking that I, a guy who makes jokes that are sometimes off-color, misogynistic, maybe even a little bit rapey can’t possibly love a pure, emotion driven holiday such as Valentines Day. You couldn’t be… [Continue Reading]

Triolet Upon Starting A Brewery on Monday, February 14th, 2011

We had no idea that CBW, in addition to being a brewing juggernaut and collection of gaming geeks, would also turn out to be a hotbed of lyrical craftsmen of the highest order.  But that’s what happens when you get … Continue reading →

Triolet Upon Starting A Brewery on Monday, February 14th, 2011

We had no idea that CBW, in addition to being a brewing juggernaut and collection of gaming geeks, would also turn out to be a hotbed of lyrical craftsmen of the highest order.  But that’s what happens when you get … Continue reading →

D’Youville’s Sajdak Named D-III National Player of the Week on Monday, February 14th, 2011

D’Youville College men’s volleyball player Jeremy Sajdak (Rochester, NY/Churchville-Chili) earned his first-ever weekly conference award when he was namd United Volleyball Conference Player of the Week. Two hours later Sajdak received his f…

NHL Observances on Monday, February 14th, 2011

(WECK 1230) — Around the Enn Atche Ell… – Not to toot my own opinionated horn, but the James Wisniewski acquisition has been even better for Montreal than I thought it would be. Since the Habs tabbed him to ease the burden of losing Andrei Markov for the year, the Wiz has about a point-per-game [...]

Bills Linebackers Have Long Way to Go on Monday, February 14th, 2011

You might say it was a case of identity crisis.
Entering the 2010 season with a brand new coaching regime, many Bills players found themselves in alternate roles and with different responsibilities.  No unit was more affected than the defensive front …

NOT NEWS: Ryan Miller’s a weird dude on Sunday, February 13th, 2011

(WECK 1230) — He runs a jeans boutique, likes offbeat music and raises money for charity by making his friends dress up in clothes from bygone eras. Why should anyone be surprised when Ryan Miller’s outbursts are just as unique? By now perhaps you’ve heard that Miller chastised Buffalo News reporter John Vogl and then [...]

Flight 3407 Second Anniversary Vigil on Sunday, February 13th, 2011

It was a somber weekend of memorials as Saturday marked the two year anniversary of the crash of Continental Flight 3407 in Clarence Center.

Local Valentine’s Day sales show improvement from last year on Sunday, February 13th, 2011

Whether you say it with flowers, sweets or a special gift, Valentine’s day means an influx of love at some local businesses. YNN’s Kaitlyn Lionti visited two local shops and tells us how sales have been compared with last year.

Ryan Miller vs. (mostly) John Vogl on Sunday, February 13th, 2011

After a 7-6 OT loss to the NY Islanders today, Ryan Miller, understandably, wasn’t in a great mood.   He sat at his locker looking displeased.  Nobody in the media spoke with him right away.  I can only speak for myself but I think others were probably thinking, as I was, that he’d be there for [...]

Buffalo ComedySportz Improvisational Comedy on Sunday, February 13th, 2011

Buffalo ComedySportz is improvisational comedy played as a sport! (If you’ve ever seen Whose Line Is It Anyway?, you’ve got the general idea – except, with us, the points do matter!) Two teams of act-letes compete for the biggest laughs while a referee calls the fouls and gets suggestions from you, the loyal fanz. Everything… [Continue Reading]