Mark A. Sacha, the veteran prosecutor who claims his superiors looked the other way on
election law violations, was fired today by District Attorney Frank A. Sedita III.
Sedita fires Sacha, accusing prosecutor of ‘misconduct’
on Monday, October 5th, 2009
Fix It/City crews will look into hole
on Monday, October 5th, 2009
Drivers on Weimar Street in Buffalo have been getting that sinking feeling lately.
Teen stroke victim learns from adversity
on Monday, October 5th, 2009
When Nick Giangreco suffered a massive stroke at a St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute
football game, a doctor gave him a 1 percent chance of surviving.
Summit Building’s facade to be saved
on Monday, October 5th, 2009
The facade of a severely threatened Main Street building in the Allentown Historic Preservation District is to be preserved by the city, with state funds maintaining a 19th century red-brick street-scape.
DEC hearing scheduled on deer management
on Monday, October 5th, 2009
The state Department of Environmental Conservation plans a pair of public hearings in Western New York this month as officials consider changes to deer population management.
Friday is the deadline to register for election
on Monday, October 5th, 2009
Friday is the last day for Erie County residents to register at the county’s seven Auto Bureaus for the Nov. 3 general election.
Surrender ends Holding Center escape
on Monday, October 5th, 2009
When a sheriff’s deputy allegedly failed to check the lock of a jail cell in the Erie
County Holding Center on Sunday, it set the stage for a standoff that caused commotion
downtown and subjected the Delaware Avenue facility to more unfavorable attention.
Sedita can act on Pigeon case, some prosecutors say
on Sunday, October 4th, 2009
When District Attorney Frank A. Sedita III a few days ago confronted a top prosecutor’s
charges that he ignored evidence of election fraud for political reasons, he turned to the
law.
Nonpartisan panel supports jail lawsuit
on Sunday, October 4th, 2009
Sheriff Timothy B. Howard and County Executive Chris Collins blamed politics after the state Commission of Correction sued the sheriff over conditions at the Erie County Holding Center.
Hardwick, Iannello spar over contract law
on Sunday, October 4th, 2009
In a referendum next month, Erie County voters will decide the fate of a little-known proposal that supporters hail as a much-needed safeguard against excessive spending and that opponents claim consists of equal parts of stupidity and corruption.
Shaham’s infectious glee, violin bring joy to BPO’s opening gala
on Sunday, October 4th, 2009
The people who turned out Saturday night for the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra’s season-opening gala — a sold-out house, I heard — sure got their money’s worth. After music director JoAnn Falletta led the hall in singing the National Anthem, the concert got rolling with the renowned violinist Gil Shaham playing Pablo de Sarasate’s famous Fantasy on themes from Bizet’s “Carmen.”
Uneven Ujima production offers a surreal take on homelessness
on Sunday, October 4th, 2009
Ujima Company opened its season Friday night with a production of Megan Terry’s 1990 play, “Do You See What I’m Saying?”
Native American dinner to be served up Oct. 17
on Sunday, October 4th, 2009
JIMERSONTOWN–The Presbyterian Church is sponsoring its 50th annual Indian foods dinner Oct. 17 at the Jo-Jo Redeye Building on Center Road. Servings of traditional foods will be at noon, 2:30 and 5 p. m.
Developer of 50-unit project awaits word from city
on Sunday, October 4th, 2009
A stalled $12 million housing plan –opposed by an influential East Side pastor — still may have some life as talks continue between city and state officials over the 50-unit project.
Town budget may increase 2.9% in 2010
on Sunday, October 4th, 2009
Wales Town Supervisor Rickey Venditti has released a proposed 2010 budget of $1.4 million, which is up 2.9 percent, or $39,943, from this year. He called his spending plan “lean.”