A gay rights group is joining the campaign against Democratic State Sen. William T. Stachowski of Lake View by blanketing Erie County voters with a mailing that urges his defeat.
With blitz of mailings, gay rights group puts Stachowski on hit list
on Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
Diabetic inmate to settle for $150,000
on Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
Erie County intends to pay $150,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a diabetic defendant who nearly died when Holding Center personnel failed to give him his insulin over two days in 2005.
Council puts off confirmation of Derenda as police chief
on Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
Daniel Derenda will have to wait at least two more weeks before learning whether the Common Council will confirm him as police commissioner.
Metro Mattress giving away 50 beds to charitable groups
on Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
Metro Mattress is donating 50 new beds to 28 charitable organizations in the Buffalo area.
Enforcement on drugs is key asset of new deputy
on Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
Charles H. Tomaszewski is not arriving at his new job in Police Headquarters wearing blinders.
Council orders draft of law on tobacco ads
on Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
Stores no longer would be able to display outdoor advertisements for tobacco products under
a plan that won backing Tuesday from Buffalo’s Common Council.
Landscapers compete in lawn and garden makeover contest
on Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
Dave and Jean Collins met the man who planned to tear up their lawn about a week ago.
Naval Park offering a summer day camp
on Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
The Buffalo&Erie County Naval and Military Park is offering a summer day camp for youngsters from 12 to 16 years old.
Scooter Competition set at Xtreme Wheels
on Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
Xtreme Wheels Indoor Skate Park, 356 Hertel Ave., will host its fifth annual Scooter Competition at 3 p.m. Saturday.
Jefferson Ave. gallery offers wide array of city’s history
on Monday, July 5th, 2010
The building at 607 Jefferson Ave. is a history lesson all by itself.
Adult adoptee officially joins family who opened its arms
on Monday, July 5th, 2010
In many ways, Alba Marina Torres Hernandez Alverez has been a “daughter” of Diane and the Rev. George Miller, a religiously active South Buffalo couple, since she was 16.
Fire damages ex-official’s home
on Monday, July 5th, 2010
Fire caused about $75,000 in damage Sunday at the home of a prominent former city official as it quickly spread through part of the house at 321 Woodbridge Ave. in Buffalo’s Central Park neighborhood.
Hispanic Women’s League seeks scholarship applicants
on Monday, July 5th, 2010
Scholarships are available through the Hispanic Women’s League.
Youth day camp to be offered by Naval and Military Park
on Monday, July 5th, 2010
The Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park is offering a summer day camp for youngsters ages 12 to 16.
Holiday closings
on Monday, July 5th, 2010
This is how the following area offices and services will be affected today by the Fourth of July holiday.