Aggregate feed of local news sources.

‘Green’ rebirth of vacant buildings as West Side homes attracts support on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

A plan to turn three abandoned buildings on the West Side into affordable housing that will embrace environment-friendly “green” technology won praise from a city panel Tuesday.

Budget plan would cut positions in Orchard Park schools on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

More than a dozen Orchard Park School District positions would be cut under a preliminary budget being reviewed by the School Board.

Williams blasts state over interpretation of graduation rates on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

State Education Commissioner David M. Steiner looks at Buffalo’s high school graduation rate and sees stagnation.

Erie County Jails: Wins & Losses on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

You won’t read this anywhere else, because…well, I don’t know why.  I think it’s somewhat important because it was a major issue during 2009 and the recent Sheriff’s campaign.
Marc Odien explains that the Commission of Corrections won a court battle to ensure that inmates get assessed for safety risks, get hygenic supplies, and have clean [...]

Teen charged in fatal East Side stabbing on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Four months ago, Francois Mitchell, 25, became Buffalo’s 55th homicide of 2009.

Why aren’t we treating this as a crisis? on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
A Bills tie to ‘The Blind Side’ on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Strength and conditioning coordinators are the ones that toil behind the scenes. They get their players to put in the work even when they might not have the desire to do so. They help their players…

Appointments encouraged for free tax assistance on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

People seeking free tax assistance at the Cazenovia Community Resource Center in South Buffalo are encouraged to call and make an appointment.

Herpetologist will present 2010 Hayes Lecture on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Dr. Eli Greenbaum, a Buffalo native and herpetologist, will present the 2010 Hayes Lecture at 7:30 p. m. March 25 in the Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Parkway.

Judge affirms ‘jail’ standard for hygiene on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

On the heels of a federal judge’s order that Erie County open its jails to a suicide-prevention expert, a state judge has ruled that the Holding Center is a “jail” and must provide items of personal hygiene to its inmates even before they are arraigned.

Pay No Attention to the Man Making the Decision on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Hack #1 (Tim Howard) and hack #2 (Brian Doyle) of the Erie County Sheriff’s Department  once again deflected the blame for the mess they created in the Erie County jail system by firing and suspending a bunch of other people:
A sergeant and two deputies at the Erie County Holding Center have been fired for their [...]

Audio: Interview with Brad Mazon of the Broadway Market’s Niagara Popcorn on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Thanks to Brad Mazon of Niagara Popcorn for taking the time to do an interview with me about his business and why he moved into the Broadway Market…great interview.
Niagara Popcorn officially opens for biz this coming Saturday!
Check Niagara Popcorn’s website out by clicking here and be sure to stop in and say hi to them [...]

Schobel pondering future, not his bonus on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Aaron Schobel is still considering his football future, and isn’t worried about collecting a
bonus he’s due to receive from the Buffalo Bills.

Green brings experience, baggage to Buffalo on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

To the surprise of roughly no one, the first thing the Buffalo Bills did organizationally when free agency started was set out to upgrade their offensive line. The philosophy was astute as the Bills offensive line was anemic in 2009 and did themselves no favors with the rash of injuries the unit suffered.
Wade Smith was [...]

Good morning, Buffalo: a quick look at what’s happening today on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Our lengthy dry spell is about to come to an end. The National Weather Service says clouds
will move in today in advance of a storm system, and some light rain is likely before Thursday
dawns. Meanwhile, we’re due for the warmest days we’ve had all winter — highs in the low to
mid 50s today and near 60 on Thursday.