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Colgan Air issues statement

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:25:40 GMT

Colgan Air, Inc. issued a state Wednesday regarding the ongoing NTSB investigation of the crash of Flight 3407 in Clarence Center, New York.

NYS website gives New Yorkers Budget voi

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:45:00 GMT

New York State has established a website, www.nybudgetideas.org where you can share ideas on how the Legislature and Governor are spending your money.

Free Meal At Denny's

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:01:46 GMT

Hundreds of western New Yorkers are taking advantage of a restaurant promotion offering a free breakfast.

Audit finds scoring errors on DMV tests

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:15:07 GMT

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has given commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) to unqualified drivers, and does not verify medical certificates, according to an audit by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

Male African lion dies at Buffalo Zoo

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:00:30 GMT

The circle of life has claimed a popular inhabitant of the Buffalo Zoo. A male African Lion known as "Simba" and "Apollo" passed away Friday at the age of 19.

Williamsville man charged with illegal P

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:06:30 GMT

A Williamsville buinessman faced a federal court arraignment Thursday, accused of defrauding investors out of millions through an illegal Ponzi scheme.

UB has $1.7 billion impat on local econo

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:10:42 GMT

The University at Buffalo injected $1.7 billion into the New York State economy in fiscal year 2006-07 according to a study prepared by the UB Regional Institute

Jack Kemp has cancer

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:09:32 GMT

Former Western New York congressman, HUD Secretary and Vice Presidential candidate Jack Kemp confirms he has cancer.

Two teens charged in Xmas murder

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:37:38 GMT

Buffalo Police have charged two teens with murder and attempted murder in Christmas Day shootings on Buffalo's westside.

Federal fugitive arrested at Niagara Fal

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:42:41 GMT

U.S. Customers and Border Protection (CBP) reports the arrest of a fugitive wanted for two counts of aggravated attempted murder in Ohio.

Audit Criticizes Niagara Falls Schools

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:56:43 GMT

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has issued a new audit pointing to mismanagement of health benefits by the Niagara Falls School District.

Telemarketers profit from non-profits

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:12:42 GMT

Professional fundraising companies pocket more than 60% of the donations they collect for non-profit organizations in New York State, according to a report from Attorney General Andrew Cuomo.

Buffalo man sentenced for child porn

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:07:18 GMT

A Buffalo man faced federal court sentencing on a child pornography conviction Tuesday.

Buffalo Mayor revises garbage schedule

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:58:54 GMT

Mayor Byron W. Brown has announced a revised garbage collection scheduled in Buffaalo for the week of December 23 to December 27, 2008.

Attorney General slaps felony charges on

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:25:56 GMT

New York State Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo has brought felony charges against New York State Division of Parole Chairman George B. Alexander.

State Trooper Rescues woman from creel

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:13:51 GMT

A Jamestown-based New York State Trooper pulled a woman from her submerged car in the icy waters of Cassadaga Creek Tuesday.

Buffalo Bills seek snow shovelers

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:00:37 GMT

The Buffalo Bills have put out a "help wanted" notice for for snow shovelers to help clear seats and aisles of the Ralph for Sunday's final home game.

Free Tree Giveaway set for Christmas Eve

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:30:12 GMT

A twenty year tradition started by former Erie County Legislator Charles Swanick and Arida Tree Farmers continues this year, with a free Christmas Eve tree giveaway.

Middleport man charged with child endang

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:38:35 GMT

New York State Police have arrested a Middleport man on child endangerment charges.

Erie County and ECMC Reach Tentative Dea

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:31:58 GMT

Erie County and the Erie County Medical Center Corporation have reached a tentative contract agreement with the New York State Nurses Association.

Four Lancaster Depew physicians forefeit

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:54:52 GMT

Attorney General Andrew Cuomo says he has ended abuse of the New York State pension system by four Western New York physicians.

For more information:

public.integrity@oad.state.ny.us

Local child predator pleads guilty

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:33:44 GMT

Mitchell Brokob entered guilty pleas Thursday in connection with the kidnapping and sexual assault of a 12-year old girl in North Tonawanda.

Batavia Police seize gun from 6 year old

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:40:46 GMT

Police say a school bus driver recovered a gun from a 6 year old boy aboard a bus at Batavia High School Wednesday.

Empire Zone advocates strike back

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:33:55 GMT

The Business Council of New York State says new requirements for Empire Zones will have a "chilling effect on future economic development in New York."

ECMC to become designated stroke center

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:56:11 GMT

The State Hospital Review and Planning Council (SHRPC) of the New York State Department of Health (NYS-DOH) informed Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) Corporation officials on December 11th that their application for ECMC to be a Designated Stroke Center was approved, pending a site review.

Niagara Falls police officer charged

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:29:44 GMT

A Niagara Falls police officer is facing shocking allegations of drug trafficking and sexual assault charges Wednesday afternoon.

Erie County lawmakers okay budget

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:56:42 GMT

Erie County lawmakers have okayed a no-tax hike budget that also restores cuts by a veto-proof majority.

Schumer Pushes Digital Coupon Extension

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:18:26 GMT

With less than 90 days before the broadcast television conversion from analog to digital, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer asks FCC to extend the deadline for redemption of digital converter box coupons.

NYSDOT completes Skyway study

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:18:20 GMT

The New York State Department of Transportation has issued findings from a student of the Skyway in Buffalo

Prostitute regrets Spitzer scandal

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:15:43 GMT

The prostitute at the center of the scandal that brought the downfall of then New York Governor Eliot Spitzer says she feels bad for his wife.