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Coats 4 Kids distribution in Kenmore

Aaron Mason — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:13:38 GMT

It's almost time for another Coats 4 Kids distribution. The next one will take place on November 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Colvin Cleaners on Elmwood Avenue in Kenmore.

Delaware Park gets Wi-Fi

Don Postles — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:12:59 GMT

Delaware Park is the first of the Olmsted Parks to offer Wi-Fi service thanks to a $20,000 grant from Verizon.

Wife of Bill loses cancer battle

Mark Parrotte — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:35:22 GMT

Stefanie Spielman, the wife of Chris Spielman, died this week following a courageous and long battle with breast cancer. She was surrounded by her family when she passed away at their home in Ohio.

Britney Spears' ex sentenced to jail

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:15:33 GMT

Britney Spears' ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib is being sent to jail for 45 days for leaving the scene of an accident.

Eminem's 'Relapse 2' release is in 2010

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:02:49 GMT

Eminem's comeback year of 2009 was expected to include the release of two new albums.

James Van Der Beek files for divorce

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:47:28 GMT

Court records show James Van Der Beek has filed for divorce from his wife of nearly six years.

James Caan files for divorce in LA

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:41:53 GMT

James Caan is seeking a divorce from his wife of 14 years.

Chris Brown receives 'favorable' report

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:29:05 GMT

Chris Brown has received an "extremely favorable" report from probation officials overseeing his felony assault case, a judge said Thursday.

Parker-Broderick surrogate takes stand

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:22:57 GMT

The woman who bore twin girls for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick said Thursday that she was living in a West Virginia motel around the time a police chief is accused of breaking into her eastern Ohio home.

'Jon & Kate' ends its stormy run

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:16:10 GMT

You might say our national nightmare is over. Or is it just a TV series?

New York designer wins Project Runway

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:18:10 GMT

New York designer Irina Shabayeva's collection took the gold in "Project Runway," winning $100,000 toward her line, an agent and a trip to Paris.

Winfrey: Show will end after 25 seasons

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:10:21 GMT

Holding back tears, Oprah Winfrey told her studio audience Friday that she would end her show in 2011 after a quarter-century on the air, saying "prayer and careful thought" led her to her decision.

Miley Cyrus tour bus overturns, 1 dead

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:58:41 GMT

Virginia State Police say one person was killed when a tour bus belonging to Miley Cyrus overturned, but the 16-year-old "Hannah Montana" star was not on board.

Oprah Winfrey: Moments in Photos

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:48:07 GMT

A look at Oprah Winfrey in photos, both from her show and other big moments.

Lopez, Lambert ready for AMA stage

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:41:56 GMT

Jennifer Lopez plans to include fireworks and an on-stage costume change in her performance at the American Music Awards. "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert will incorporate leather, chains and handcuffs into his.

Oprah expected to launch new talk show

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:52:00 GMT

Oprah Winfrey was set to announce Friday that her powerhouse daytime television show will end its run in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air. Winfrey, 55, is widely expected to start up a new talk show on OWN.

Movie premiere raises money for school

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:34:44 GMT

Since Hurricane Katrina, Sandra Bullock has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Warren Easton High School which took on 10 feet of water when the levee protection system broke during the 2005 storm.

A look back at Winfrey's highlights

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:49:50 GMT

Oprah Winfrey has racked up memorable moments during her long television reign. Some were moving, some embarrassing — to her or others — and a handful became pop-culture landmarks.

Block club dishes out Thanksgiving

Vic Baker — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:50:15 GMT

Members of the Schiller Park community block club served up a Thanksgiving dinner tonight at the Schiller Park senior center. Volunteers helped to dish out turkey with all the trimmings.

Rockettes hit the stage at HSBC

Vic Baker — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:30:29 GMT

A holiday favorite hit the stage before a big Buffalo audience.

Hearts for the Homeless hands out meals

Vic Baker — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:30:15 GMT

It was a perfect November night to reach out to the homeless in Buffalo.

Local Marine looks to recover at home

Jacquie Walker — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:20:19 GMT

A local Marine, critically injured in Afghanistan, is seeing an outpouring of concern during his long recovery. Family and friends are joining forces to help Staff Sergeant John Stanz.

Oprah to end her talk show in 2011

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:38:35 GMT

Oprah Winfrey's iconic television talk show will end in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air, her production company said Thursday.

Soldiers happy to be home with family

Tricia Cruz — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:59:58 GMT

The tears were flowing at the Buffalo-Niagara airport where not one, but two hometown heroes returned to the open arms of their loved ones. One soldier even saw his baby's face for the first time.

Downtown gets a new clothing store

Aaron Mason — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:35:31 GMT

A homegrown clothing store is dressed for success in downtown Buffalo.

Consumer group names top ten bad toys

Jacquie Walker — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:21:06 GMT

It's that time of year when parents are shopping for toys and consumer groups are shopping for toys that might pose a danger to children.

New Era's Derby facility on the brink

Al Vaughters — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:42:13 GMT

Hundred of jobs at a hometown company are hanging by a thread. The New Era Cap Company could be forced to shut down its Derby facility.

Unemployment rate spikes in NYS

Mark Parrotte — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:41:59 GMT

The unemployment rate is rising here in New York State.

Family mourns loss from fatal fire

Rich Newberg — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:41:44 GMT

We are learning more about the mother and daughter who died when fire ripped through their Niagara Falls home. Fire officials are determined to prevent another tragedy.

Teen calls 911 after parents take Xbox

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:39:54 GMT

The Chicago Tribune reports that police were sent to a Buffalo Grove, Ill., home where the teen asked police whether his parents could legally take away his Xbox from him. Police told him they could.