Lovejoys Iron Island got back its welcome-to-the-neighborhood sign without the racial slurs.
Vandalized sign restored in Lovejoy
on Friday, October 2nd, 2009
Science Museum to cut prices prior to new exhibit
on Friday, October 2nd, 2009
After paying dearly over the last three months to see Body Worlds, which closes Sunday, Buffalo Museum of Science patrons will get a price break.
Black Achievers in Industry Awards gala to honor 23
on Friday, October 2nd, 2009
Twenty-three Western New Yorkers will be honored Saturday night at the 37th annual Black Achievers in Industry Awards banquet in Adam’s Mark Hotel.
County panel hears speakers’ hopes for real reforms in jails
on Friday, October 2nd, 2009
More than a dozen people familiar with Erie County’s two jails expressed hope Thursday that after years of missed opportunities, real reforms will spring from the recent state and federal lawsuits against Sheriff Timothy B. Howard.
Community Foundation celebrates 90th year
on Friday, October 2nd, 2009
When the family of Barber Conable, late congressman from Alexander, could no longer manage his charitable foundation alone, the Conables turned to the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo to help.
Four firefighters get top honors for rescues
on Friday, October 2nd, 2009
Rescues performed in a smoky house fire and in the swirling, chilly waters of the Niagara River resulted in top honors for four Buffalo firefighters at the 119th annual awards banquet.
Three towns air budget plans, and they aren’t pretty
on Friday, October 2nd, 2009
One word can sum up the proposed budgets released by supervisors for Erie County’s three largest towns.
Women & Children’s establishes autism center
on Friday, October 2nd, 2009
Women & Children’s Hospital on Thursday announced the opening of an autism center that will bring together in one location the specialists who help children with the condition.
More women choosing preventive mastectomy
on Friday, October 2nd, 2009
An increasing number of women with cancer in one breast are choosing to have their healthy breast surgically removed, according to a Roswell Park Cancer Institute study.
Author to review best of Bills’ past seasons
on Friday, October 2nd, 2009
Memorable moments in Bills history will be reviewed at 1 p. m. Saturday in the Buffalo&Erie County Historical Society, 25 Nottingham Court, in conjunction with the current exhibition “The Buffalo Bills 50th Season.”
Crisis Services to benefit from ‘Men Who Cook’ event
on Friday, October 2nd, 2009
Crisis Services is holding its annual “Men Who Cook” fundraiser from 6 to 9 p. m. Tuesday in the Statler Towers Grand Ballroom. Tickets are $50 per person and $85 per couple.
Bridge work to affect traffic on the Scajaquada, I-190
on Friday, October 2nd, 2009
Bridge maintenance work on the Niagara Thruway and Scajaquada Expressway will take place Sunday, the state Department of Transportation reports.
Collins event in Rochester spurs talk
on Friday, October 2nd, 2009
In the clearest indication yet that County Executive Chris Collins is planning a campaign for governor, Rochester-area supporters are arranging a $1,000-per-ticket event at Pittsford’s Locust Hill Country Club that appears to kick off his statewide fundraising effort.
An early ‘Invasion’ by Bills fans–only 2 days to go
on Thursday, October 1st, 2009
Let the invasion begin.
Cancerous tumors discovered in Buki
on Thursday, October 1st, 2009
Pathologists who examined Buki, the 52-year-old Asian elephant who died Monday in the Buffalo Zoo, discovered a large cancerous tumor in her abdomen and several smaller tumors elsewhere, Zoo President Donna M. Fernandes said Wednesday.