A North Carolina man has been arrested in the Charlotte area for the murder of a Lockport native who worked with him. 22-year-old Mark Cox was charged in the killing of 25-year-old Danielle Marie Watson. Watson’s body was found over the weekend in a trash …
Afternoon Roundup: Tuesday, January 17
on January 17th, 2012
Afternoon Roundup: Tuesday, January 17
on January 17th, 2012
A North Carolina man has been arrested in the Charlotte area for the murder of a Lockport native who worked with him. 22-year-old Mark Cox was charged in the killing of 25-year-old Danielle Marie Watson. Watson’s body was found over the weekend in a trash …
Pond Hockey Tournament Now Street Hockey Tournament
on January 17th, 2012
Labatt Blue beer today announced that the fifth annual Labatt Blue Buffalo Pond Hockey Tournament will shift to a street hockey tournament. A much milder Buffalo winter has made it impossible to guarantee pond hockey play, yet tournament organizers remained committed to providing an authentic outdoor hockey experience for the 144 teams and more than 1,000 players who originally registered for the 2012 games.
Pond Hockey Tournament Now Street Hockey Tournament
on January 17th, 2012
Labatt Blue beer today announced that the fifth annual Labatt Blue Buffalo Pond Hockey Tournament will shift to a street hockey tournament. A much milder Buffalo winter has made it impossible to guarantee pond hockey play, yet tournament organizers remained committed to providing an authentic outdoor hockey experience for the 144 teams and more than 1,000 players who originally registered for the 2012 games.
Valenti’s: How the Story Has Changed
on January 17th, 2012
It’s become the Valenti’s Restaurant Massacree. Arlo Guthrie could do a 30 minute monologue about it in talking blues style, if there was an underlying anti-war theme to be had. If you missed it, I spoke with Shredd and Ragan from WEDG 103.3-FM on Tuesday morning to talk about Janice Okun, restaurant reviews, the Buffalo [...]
Album Review: Of Montreal – Paralytic Stalks
on January 17th, 2012
With 11 studio albums under their belt, one would think that of Montreal would be easy to nail down at this point. Surely after years and years of work a band must some day approach their ‘true sound’. However, Paralytic Stalks pr...
Kenmore Library Temporarily Closing for Re-Modeling
on January 17th, 2012
Extended Hours at Kenilworth Branch The Town of Tonawanda Public Library – Kenmore Branch will be closed temporarily from January 23, 2012 through February 5, 2012 to complete remodeling projects in the public areas. The construction reflects the changing community needs and means the Library …
5th Annual Labatt Blue “Street Hockey” Tournament
on January 17th, 2012
The decision was made this past Saturday to change the Labatt Pond Hockey Tournament to a Street Hockey Tournament. Who would have thought that the lack of snow and cold would impact the event to such a degree? Fortunately, Labatt will still host the tournament at the Erie Basin Marina, but instead of lacing up skates, players will be lacing up sneakers - Buffalo is lucky in that regard because there are other towns and cities where the tournaments have already been canceled altogether.
The plan is to still host 144 teams, all of which will be refunded the full amount of the $250 fee to play. Labatt is considering this move a goodwill gesture that will tap into the camaraderie of the players. Teams that opt not to play at all can, of course, pull out completely, but Brett Carlsen (photo), North American Breweries Associate Brand Manager for Labatt, isn't worried because there are still 50 teams waiting to get in on the action, and others that will gladly come out out and play for free in the new street version of the tournament.
Of course there is still an overall feeling of disappointment... but this is still a glimmer of hope that the action will take place out on the ice. If Buffalo experiences a sudden prolonged freeze, there is a chance to switch the action back out onto the lake. The ice would have to freeze to the 12" mark well before the day of the tournament in order for City crews to groom the rinks properly. It could be a last minute call, although it is highly unlikely.
As for the street hockey, all of the same rules and regs will apply. Helmets are a must on each of the dozen 'rinks'. Teams that are still planning on attending must confirm with Labatt by January 23 at 9am. Those looking to add a team to the waiting list are encouraged to send an email to ed@labattbluepondhockey.com.
Proclamation read aloud by Brett Carlsen at this morning's press conference
Calling for independent investigation of Niagara County SPCA; move toward “no kill” methods for sheltering animals
on January 17th, 2012
“Since my press release of January 3, I have spoken at length with local government leaders and representatives of both local and national animal welfare organizations. These individuals have further convinced me that a truly independent and t...
Congresswoman Hochul To Present Posthumous Honorable Discharge To Daughter Of World War II Veteran
on January 17th, 2012
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. – Today, Congresswoman Kathy Hochul presented the daughter of United States Army nurse and World War II veteran Rebecca Chung with honorable discharge papers for her mother’s service to our country. “We have a responsibility t...
Congresswoman Hochul To Present Posthumous Honorable Discharge To Daughter Of World War II Veteran
on January 17th, 2012
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. – Today, Congresswoman Kathy Hochul presented the daughter of United States Army nurse and World War II veteran Rebecca Chung with honorable discharge papers for her mother’s service to our country. “We have a responsibility t...
The Best Legal Correspondence You’ll Ever Read
on January 17th, 2012
Freetail Brewing Co. in San Antonio, Texas received a not-so-friendly cease and desist letter from a lawyer representing a brewery in Eugene, Oregon. The letter demanded they stop using "Hopasaurus Rex" as one of their beer names. Freetail’s reply is without a doubt the best piece of legal correspondence we’ve ever read. We’re pretty certain you’ll [...]
The Best Legal Correspondence You’ll Ever Read
on January 17th, 2012
Freetail Brewing Co. in San Antonio, Texas received a not-so-friendly cease and desist letter from a lawyer representing a brewery in Eugene, Oregon. The letter demanded they stop using "Hopasaurus Rex" as one of their beer names. Freetail’s reply is without a doubt the best piece of legal correspondence we’ve ever read. We’re pretty certain you’ll [...]
New Cohorts to Serve In The Buffalo Community!
on January 17th, 2012
The Buffalo AmeriCorps program based at The Belle Center has been given a brand new year to serve the community. They received a grant totaling $677,542 from the NYS Commission on National and Community Service. Mayor Byron Brown will be swearing-in the new 53 AmeriCorps members for …
Zillycakes’ Food Network audition reel
on January 17th, 2012
 | Zillycakes' Food Network audition reel mcdade.tv Zilly Rosen from Zillycakes in Buffalo, New York auditions via video for Food Network's 9th ... |