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Sudden impact – rookies contributed in 2011 on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

In recent years the Bills have been the recipient of some solid play from their rookie draft class in their first NFL season. In 2007 Buffalo’s top three draft choices all got on the field early an…

Affordable housing project for seniors rejected on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

Zoning Board denies variance for 131 apartment units on Roll Road.

Sabres seeking solution to slump on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

Lindy Ruff continues to try to find ways to shake the Buffalo Sabres out of their slump as they head into a game against Chicago, one of the league’s best teams.

Labatt de-ices pond hockey tourney, opts for streets on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

Mild winter moves games to parking lot.

Ultimatum ratchets up pressure for school reform on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

With federal aid at stake, governor makes bold move.

Good morning, Buffalo on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

A quick look at what’s happening today in Western New York.

Cuomo budget targets unions on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

Cuomo’s $131.9 billion spending plan includes hikes for Medicaid, education and $200 million for area development.

The Morning Grumpy – 1/18/2012 on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

Only one piece of news for you to consume during your morning grumpy today. 1. Today, Reddit, Wikipedia, and hundreds of other large websites will go dark in protest of two proposed laws making their way through the halls of Congress. The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) in the House of Representatives and the PROTECT [...]

Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

When they’re not insulting our NATO allies, the Republican “candidates” for President accuse Democrats of waging “class warfare”, and equate criticism of the vulture capitalist superwealthy with assault on free-market capitalism itself. They think that if they keep yelling “socialism” – an untrue charge that hasn’t stuck – that they can find electoral success, enabling [...]

New Mental Health Clinic Opens on Medical Campus on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

Buffalo General Hospital’s Behavioral Health Department has opened its new “Patrick P. Lee Foundation After Hours Clinic.”  The clinic, made possible by a $363,746 grant from the Patrick P. Lee Foundation, is an alternative for those stru…

BYP Preservation Happy Hour at Essex Pub Tonight on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

Come out and join preservationists, urban planners, architects, and laymen for a great drinks and even better conversation about historic preservation in Buffalo. Buffalo’s Young Preservationists (BYP) are hosting their monthly happy hour at t…

Zero-Sum Brinksmanship by Majority Results in 2,000 Page “Megabus” on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
Zero-Sum Brinksmanship by Majority Results in 2,000 Page "Megabus"

On Friday, Rep. Slaughter spoke on the House Floor about the proposed me…

Officials investigate reported chlorine leak on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
Palano in final season; Timon to be in good hands on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

South Buffalo school has been focus of longtime coach and athletic director for nearly four decades.

Yak Car Pic of the Day on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

Although it’s difficult to tell from this photo, this 1971 Chevy Chevelle Concours station wagon sat near the top of the heap of Chevelle wagons for the model year. This green example looks as though it’s slowly morphing into a shade of brown as it sits in a Niagara Falls parking lot. Nice use of [...]