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Bartender in hot water over Facebook

Aaron Mason — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:24:00 GMT

A bartender from Chautauqua County stands accused tonight of trying to humiliate a customer's former girlfriend on Facebook.

October Scholar Athlete: Tori Christ

Paul Peck — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:50:15 GMT

She's a star on the field and in the classroom.

Hunter's Hope fundraiser turns 10

Lisa Flynn — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:28:36 GMT

Hunter's Hope has reached a milestone. Friday, November 20th was the tenth annual Hunter's Hope Candlelight Ball.

Shotgun season for deer starts tomorrow

Brian Tabor — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:27:15 GMT

The sun rises on another big game season starting Saturday, November 21.

Ill teen nominated for Rudy Award

Tricia Cruz — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:26:50 GMT

A Niagara Falls teen who's in a battle for his life is nominated for a national award.

Man buys sex using bad check

Brian Tabor — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:26:22 GMT

An Amherst man is accused of using a bad check to try and buy sex.

Stolen credit card used for cigarettes

Brian Tabor — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:26:00 GMT

Police in West Seneca are looking for someone they say used a stolen credit card to buy cigarettes.

2009 sees largest class of firefighters

George Richert — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:25:23 GMT

The ranks of Buffalo's bravest increase with the graduation of the Class of 2009.

Casting company needs local families

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:48:09 GMT

HGTV is looking for six families in Niagara County to take part in the show "Holiday Battle on the Block." In each of two one-hour specials, three young families are put to the challenge and partake in a festive decorating face-off by two HGTV hosts.

One dead, one injured Thursday night

Vic Baker — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:32:51 GMT

Buffalo police hunt for killers in two separate incidents.

Former Sabres captain draws a crowd

Aaron Mason — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:14:05 GMT

Former captain Pat LaFontaine was the keynote speaker at today's 'Power Play' luncheon at the Harbour Club.

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.

Reeves will be filming in Buffalo

Lorey Schultz — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:12:38 GMT

Good news for movie buffs who want to see crews shoot scenes in the queen city.

Kearns claims South District stiffed

Rich Newberg — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:12:18 GMT

Despite a crumbling fire hall at Seneca and Southside, south Buffalo is not getting a penny of capital improvement money for 2010.

New guidelines for pap smears

Lisa Flynn — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:36:31 GMT

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) now says women should wait until age 21 to have their first pap smear instead of three years after becoming sexually active.

Wife of former 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.

Special budget session cost $300,000

Mark Parrotte — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:34:14 GMT

Republican Senator Dale Volker says this week's extraordinary session cost New York taxpayers $300,000.

Oprah makes it official: show will end

Tricia Cruz — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:33:54 GMT

The queen of daytime is stepping down. Oprah Winfrey officially announced she's putting the wrap on her iconic talk-show. However, this is not the end of Oprah's reign.

Attempted murderer found guilty

Mylous Hairston — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:33:32 GMT

A Buffalo woman has been convicted on all counts in a north Buffalo double shooting. Adrienne March tried to kill to two people and was found guilty.

Thief steals while people pray

George Richert — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:32:52 GMT

Buffalo Police warn that crooks are preying on the faitful, right in the pews.

Army allows review of body armor tests

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:33:38 GMT

Secretary of the Army John McHugh announced Friday that the National Research Council will perform an independent assessment of the Army's body armor testing. The announcement follows last month's recommendation by the Government Accountability Office for an independent review.

Complaint leads to prostitution arrest

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:33:32 GMT

The New York State Police in Clarence have made an arrest following a Forged check complaint, which led to the discovery of crimes by the complainant.

US to look at own role in Afghan graft

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:50:19 GMT

The United States will do its part to reduce corruption in Afghanistan by examining its own contracts and projects, even as it is demanding the same from the Afghan government, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday.

Mobil gas station robbery

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:19:20 GMT

The cashier tried to grab the money back and a brief handle struggle ensued. The suspect fled the store on foot eastbound on Broadway.

Leader of last US bayonet charge dies

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:16:19 GMT

A Medal of Honor recipient who led what reportedly was the last major American bayonet charge has died.

Woman found guilty of attempted murder

Mylous Hairston — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:32:29 GMT

The Buffalo woman faces anywhere from 15 years to life in prison, she will be sentenced next month.

Keanu Reeves scouts movie locations

Lorey Schultz — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:25:12 GMT

Actor Keanu Reeves is back in town, scouting locations for Henry's Crime.

Swine flu death in Rochester

Vic Baker — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:21:57 GMT

Rochester health officials confirm that a man stricken with the swine flu has died.

Churchgoers warned to beware of thieves

Jericka Duncan — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:22:49 GMT

It appears nothing is sacred when it comes to thieves in Buffalo. Police are warning churchgoers to beware of thieves.