Collins and His Car on January 12th, 2012

The best thing about being rid of Chris Collins in elected office is that his daily fits of pique are now just comical. Collins is a millionaire – he can very well pay to remove county equipment from his personal car, but he amazingly demands the county pay for it. The equipment – lights and [...]

The Morning Grumpy – 1/12/2012 on January 12th, 2012

All the news and views fit to consume during your morning grumpy.   1. Tim Cook, CEO of Apple received a $378 million pay package this year, consisting of a $900,000 in base salary and $376.2 million in stock options. The people employed by Chinese manufacturer, Foxconn, who make Apple gadgets for the hipster masses? [...]

Dunkirk police issue alert on fraud scheme on January 12th, 2012

DUNKIRK—Homeowners and businesses in the Dunkirk area are being cautioned by city police to be wary of a young woman who might approach them with a hard-luck story that can be resolved only by a quick infusion of cash.

Unions Competing With Private Sector Saves Chicago $1million on January 12th, 2012

In an ongoing experiment to determine the best way of delivering recycling services, the City of Chicago has been divided into six zones, four of which are being serviced by private sector companies and two that are serviced by city employees. During the first quarter …

Kaleta hopes the hits keep on coming on January 12th, 2012

Sabres winger with history of agitating the opposing team appears to be a marked man on the ice.

Anger vented at Dixon on January 12th, 2012

Residents seek action on suspension policy after death of student.

YAK Car Pic of the Day on January 12th, 2012

More offerings from the 2012 NAIAS in Detroit, going clockwise from the upper left: a pretty unexciting-looking 2013 Honda Accord coupe, which Honda is calling a concept but is likely very close to the upcoming production model; the 2013 Cadillac ATS is slated to do battle with the BMW 3-Series; rear and frontal views of [...]

Apartment fire claims man’s life on January 11th, 2012

Town of Tonawanda victim was found in the bedroom.

Frustrations over suspension policies continue on January 11th, 2012

Buffalo Board of Education and interim superintendent are moving toward change too slowly, say speakers who invoke the death 19 months ago of a student sent home during the school day.

Spiller closes season with a flourish on January 11th, 2012

2010 top pick proves his worth after Jackson is hurt.

One last chance to bask in the sun on January 11th, 2012

Beautiful weather turns ugly tonight.

#Sabressummit on January 11th, 2012

Buffalo Sabres are hosting another Blogger Summit. The event will include a dozen local bloggers asking their questions and speaking with Sabres President Ted Black. You can follow on the twitters @ #sabressummit.   Refresh to Update: @MrMinch: RT @BuffaloSabres: Ted Black would like to …

Protesters mark Guantanamo prison’s 10th anniversary on January 11th, 2012

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Human rights protesters dressed in orange prison-style jumpsuits and covering their heads with black bags marched past the White House on Wednesday to mark the 10th anniversary of the U.S. military detention camp at Guantanamo Ba...

No lives are lost as fire engulfs apartment building before dawn on January 11th, 2012

Building safely evacuated after early-morning fire that closed Main Street and delayed start of school.

Wolf Blitzer’s Book Report on January 11th, 2012

Isn’t Wolf Blitzer’s from WNY? Isn’t he one of the few locals who went on to become a media giant? If so, why is he busy penning facile book reports about how nice it is that people are willing to run for king of the free world? From the rarely-situational Situation Room, Wolf hopes you [...]