A group of churches and a human service organization will hold prayer services today as a way to promote healing from street violence in the community.
Prayer services seek an end to street violence
on Friday, October 9th, 2009
Free ‘Kids Day’ activities set at All High Stadium
on Friday, October 9th, 2009
The Buffalo Public Schools are sponsoring free “Kids Day” activities Saturday at All High Stadium during three Harvard Cup football games at 10 a. m., 12:30 p. m. and 3 p. m.
State grant will fund studies on use of waterfront land
on Friday, October 9th, 2009
Buffalo is getting $2 million in state funds to identify land-use problems and opportunities on its undeveloped waterfront.
Comptroller’s race ends in 937-937 tie
on Thursday, October 8th, 2009
The difference one vote can make.
Too many charter schools here, union leader says
on Thursday, October 8th, 2009
Buffalo is oversaturated with charter schools, and the state should be more demanding when it is asked to create new charter schools here or to relicense existing ones, the president of New York States teachers union said here Wednesday.
Winds down trees, knock out power
on Thursday, October 8th, 2009
Only half of the one-two punch landed Wednesday, but the gale-force winds alone wreaked havoc, ripping up trees and knocking out power to thousands of homes.
Guilty plea entered in crash killing officer
on Thursday, October 8th, 2009
Raymond E. Jamison Jr., the drunken driver who pleaded guilty Wednesday to causing the early-morning accident that killed a Buffalo police officer July 24, has been grief-stricken from the day this happened, his attorney said.
Friends of Night People turns 40
on Thursday, October 8th, 2009
In 1969, a group of clergymen started a crisis counseling program for destitute people roaming downtowns seedier precincts.
Tip leads to suspected dog ring
on Thursday, October 8th, 2009
A tip from a private demolition crew led to the discovery Wednesday of a suspected dog fighting ring and more than a dozen pit bulls, many of them puppies.
Repaved, realigned Route 5 to end Fuhrmann detour
on Thursday, October 8th, 2009
Southtowns commuters who have spent much of the past two construction seasons driving on Fuhrmann Boulevard because road work diverted them from a stretch of Route 5 can take heart.
Thurman Thomas to talk about youth football
on Thursday, October 8th, 2009
Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame running back Thurman Thomas will talk to young football players, their parents and coaches about skill development, safety and levels of play in a special program at 7 p. m. Tuesday in the Buffalo&Erie County Historical Society Museum, 25 Nottingham Court.
United Way plans to be more accountable
on Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
The president of the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County on Tuesday outlined the agencys plans to become more accountable to its donors.
City may derail plan to raze historic mansion
on Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
A plan by the Peace Bridge Authority to tear down a mansion on Busti Avenue for additional green space is on the verge of being derailed by the Common Council.
Comptroller candidates discuss hiring, use of audits
on Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
The candidates vying to win election as Erie County comptroller sparred Tuesday over who has the independence required to serve as the taxpayers top fiscal watchdog.
Planning Board OKs upscale hotel at Franklin and Huron streets
on Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
Buffalo’s Planning Board has given a developer the green light to build a $19 million upscale boutique hotel at Franklin and West Huron streets.