KeyBank announced Thursday it will buy 37 retail banking branches from HSBC in both Buffalo and Rochester. The purchase is part of First Niagara's effort to divest the branches it acquired from HSBC. YNN's Kevin Jolly reports on what this could mean f...
KeyBank announces acquisition of HSBC branches
on January 12th, 2012
Winter Weather: Midwest Snowstorm First Major Blanketing Of The Season
on January 12th, 2012
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The first major snowstorm of an unseasonably warm winter in the Midwest snarled traffic from Missouri to Wisconsin on Thursday and brought badly-needed business to ski areas and idled snow plow operators. The...
Common Council Tours Lafayette Hotel
on January 12th, 2012
Buffalo Common Council Members toured the Historic Lafayette Hotel in Downtown Buffalo Thursday.
Dominic Clarke, Buckeye Player Pleads Not Guilty In Drunk Driving Arrest
on January 12th, 2012
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State cornerback Dominic Clarke has been charged with drunken driving, less than three months after he was arrested on a charge of disorderly conduct.Court records show Clarke pleaded not guilty Thursday in Frankl...
Defense Secretary Orders Investigation of Video Purportedly Showing Marines Urinating on Enemy Corpses
on January 12th, 2012
Leon Panetta says the behavior depicted in video that began circulating online Wednesday is "utterly deplorable."
Newt Gingrich: The one percent want me to shut me up about Mitt Romney!
on January 12th, 2012
(Original photos: Mike Segar, Lucas Jackson and Chris Keane/Reuters) Hahahaha: Amid calls from Republican leaders to back off criticism of Mitt Romney for deals he made at Bain Capital, Newt Gingrich defended the attacks and called on Mr. Romn...
Court orders removal of school prayer mural
on January 12th, 2012
(Reuters) - A federal judge has ordered the immediate removal of a Christian prayer mural displayed in the auditorium of a Rhode Island high school, saying it violated a constitutional ban on state-sponsored prayer in public schools.
Dead Body Discovered at Residence on Roebling Avenue, Police Investigating
on January 12th, 2012
Body discovered early Thursday afternoon in the city's Bailey Avenue-Delavan area, according to police.
One last chance to bask in the sun
on January 12th, 2012
Beautiful weather turns ugly tonight.
To save kids, first let’s look in the mirror
on January 12th, 2012
Most Buffalo students don’t come from an “Ozzie and Harriet” world.
KeyBank buying 26 area HSBC branches from First Niagara
on January 12th, 2012
KeyBank is buying the 26 HSBC branches that First Niagara was forced to sell as part of its acquisition of HSBC's upstate branch network.
Bridge crossers encouraged to use ‘Ready Lane’
on January 12th, 2012
Lane at Peace and Rainbow bridge plazas is for holders of enhanced drivers licenses and other identification with RFID technology.
Analyzing Buddy Nix press conference and a 2012 Buffalo Bills mock draft picks 10, 41, 72
on January 12th, 2012
After thinking about the Bills upcoming draft picks I decided to put together a mock of my opinion for the first 3 rounds of the Bills draft. When I was thinking about the selections I figured I would take into account Buddy Nix press conference and what he stated the focus of the teams needs were. … [visit site to read more]
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UB’s Millard Fillmore College Offices Return to Downtown Buffalo
on January 12th, 2012
By Jamie Nash:
After nearly 60 years of being housed on UB's South Campus, a portion of Millard Fillmore College is returning to its roots in downtown Buffalo. The administrative offices of MFC have moved to the UB Downtown Gateway, formerly the M. Wile & Co. building, at 77 Goodell Street. While the administrative team is moving to a new home, current course and certificate programs will continue to be offered primarily online and on UB's North and South campuses.
MFC was founded in 1923 as UB's "Evening Session" for men and women with limited access to higher education interested in pursuing a college degree. Back then, it was based in Niagara Square's Townsend Hall, and eventually relocated to the South Campus in 1953. The move was made to accommodate the rapid growth of adult students--primarily GIs returning home after World War II.
Renamed in 1937 for UB's first chancellor and the 13th president of the United States, the Millard Fillmore College became UB's college for continuing education and academic outreach. MFC is a fully accredited college of the University, committed to serving adult students through credit and non-credit academic programs and opportunities.
MFC's administrative offices will be joining the UB Downtown Gateway, which is home to the UB Regional Institute, UBMD, and UB's Office of Economic Engagement Development. The Gateway provides space for community outreach, service and research programs, as well as housing the Buffalo Employment and Training Center (BETC) and URS Corporation, which are both non-UB entities.
According to MFC's associate dean, Larry Gingrich, the move to the UB Downtown Gateway is significant to MFC's mission and to UB's commitment to serving citizens of Western New York. "We look forward to developing partnerships with businesses and organizations, and launching new programs for continuing and professional studies," he said.
At MFC, you can earn university credits in life sciences, healthcare, human resources, technology, business and legal studies. Adults interested in continuing their education or earning credits beyond their degree may contact MFC by phone at 716-829-3131, fax at 716-829-3475 or email at mfcadmin@buffalo.edu.
For more information about MFC, check out www.millardfillmorecollege.com.
Higgins Requests Meeting with Postmaster General
on January 12th, 2012
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) wants answers from the United States Postal Service and he’s going to the top. Frustrated by the lack of data to justify closings and drastic job cuts in Western New York, the Congressman is asking the U.S. Postmaster General for a …