Ralph R. Hernandez won re-election as president of the Buffalo Board of Education in a 5-4 vote Thursday, but it cost him the support of one of his most influential backers.
Hernandez stays president, 5-4, but loses BTF support
on Friday, July 2nd, 2010
Sedita taps Riga to head DA’s investigative task force
on Friday, July 2nd, 2010
Joseph Riga, a former Homicide Bureau commander in the Buffalo Police Department who recently retired as chief of the transit police, will join the Erie County District Attorney’s Office as chief investigator, District Attorney Frank A. Sedita III announced Thursday.
Buffalo attorney to meet Queen Elizabeth in Toronto
on Friday, July 2nd, 2010
Thomas E. Schofield, a partner with Buffalo law firm of Magavern Magavern Grim LLP, will meet Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on Tuesday when the two make a stop in Toronto’s Queen’s Park.
Passport processing office to open in Northtown Plaza
on Friday, July 2nd, 2010
A satellite passport processing office will be open adjacent to Northtown Plaza Auto Bureau from Wednesday to July 13 to help Erie County residents avoid a $35 hike in federal passport fees that goes into effect July 13.
Judge blocks school layoffs
on Friday, July 2nd, 2010
The union representing blue-collar workers in the Buffalo Public Schools was granted a preliminary injunction Thursday in State Supreme Court to temporarily bar the district from laying off six employees.
Alleged kingpins, 17 others charged
on Friday, July 2nd, 2010
Five alleged drug kingpins suspected of trafficking cocaine from Puerto Rico and New Jersey to Buffalo face up to life in prison following their indictment this week on charges of operating continuing criminal enterprises, U. S. Attorney William J. Hochul Jr. reported Thursday.
Diocesan priests to get pay raises
on Thursday, July 1st, 2010
Priests of the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo will get pay raises of at least 20 percent over the next two years, as part of a new base salary scale that takes effect in September.
To gain Assembly seat, Biggie needs Democrats
on Thursday, July 1st, 2010
Brian Biggie is hoping Democrats, not just Republicans, are unhappy with the “corruption and dysfunction” in state government.
Design phase begins for ECC-North facility
on Thursday, July 1st, 2010
Erie Community College continues to push ahead with plans for a new academic building on the North Campus in Amherst.
Church’s health ministry readies annual fair
on Thursday, July 1st, 2010
The Nurses Health Ministry of True Bethel Baptist Church will hold its 10th annual health fair from 11 a. m. to 2 p.m. July 17 in the church parking lot, 907 E. Ferry St. The theme of the outdoor event, which is free and open to the public, is “Eat Right, Live Healthy and Love Life.”
Olmsted Conservancy to honor founders
on Thursday, July 1st, 2010
The Olmsted Conservancy will honor its founders on July 16 at its annual summer garden party in Delaware Park.
Auto Bureau locations will modify weekend hours
on Thursday, July 1st, 2010
The Erie County Auto Bureau will modify its hours of operation this weekend.
Summer hours start today at Buffalo Zoo
on Thursday, July 1st, 2010
The Buffalo Zoo will be open from 10 a. m. to 5 p.m. beginning today, the start of its summer season.
State to cover pre-existing conditions
on Thursday, July 1st, 2010
One of the key provisions of health reform — coverage of pre-existing conditions–takes effect today.
Crackdown on tobacco is focus of city debate
on Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
The pros and cons of imposing new laws to regulate the sale and advertisement of tobacco products spurred lively debate in City Hall on Tuesday.