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Yahoo holding walk-in interviews

Luke Smith — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:13:57 GMT

The internet company is holding a job fair this week at the UB North Campus in Amherst. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree, and earned a GPA of 3.2. Yahoo is looking to fill 125-positions at its Niagara County facility, which is expanding.

School district budget re-vote results

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:03:54 GMT

Six school districts in WNY are taking part in a critical budget re-vote Tuesday night.

Three face welfare fraud charges

Posted by: Emily Lenihan — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:19:07 GMT

Three people have been arrested and charged with welfare fraud in Niagara County.

Falls to break down casino cash plan

Anthony Congi — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:11:25 GMT

Thanks to the major deal between the Seneca Nation and Governor Andrew Cuomo last week, the Senecas are repaying all the slot machine money they have withheld.

N. Falls unveils city parks master plan

George Richert — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:06:35 GMT

Monday night, Niagara Falls residents got a first-hand look at what their neighborhood parks could become.

Shipwreck being sought is tied to WNY

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:09:33 GMT

Divers began opening an underwater pit Saturday at a remote site in northern Lake Michigan that they say could be the resting place of the Griffin, a ship commanded by the 17th century French explorer La Salle.

Residents to re-vote on school budgets

Brittni Smallwood — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:09:06 GMT

From Niagara Wheatfield to Lew Port and many places in between, taxpayers are being asked to pay more or risk drastic cuts to their schools.

Residents vote on Tonawanda Coke fines

Lou Raguse — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:32:33 GMT

Residents in Tonawanda gathered on Sunday, to discuss voting events that will allow community members to express their opinions on what to do with the Tonawanda Coke Plant's fines worth $200 million.

Woman, son rescued from armed man

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:11:40 GMT

Authorities say quick action by police officers led to the rescue of a western New York woman and her young son from a home where the woman's husband was threatening them with a rifle.

NF business owner at Daytime Emmys

Posted by: Liz Reiman — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:56:36 GMT

A Niagara Falls business owner will be attending the Daytime Emmy Awards Sunday night, and handing out her treats to the celebrities.

Niagara Wine Trail expansion bill, pass

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:30:19 GMT

Assemblyman Robin Schimminger announced the legislation to expand the Niagara Wine Trail passed the NYS Assembly and Senate.

Yellow Ribbon event helps veterans

Rachel Kingston — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:12:51 GMT

The Yellow Ribbon Program held a special event in Niagara Falls for service members returning to civilian life.

1 year anniversary of Wallenda NF walk

Posted by: Liz Reiman — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:02:48 GMT

Nik Wallenda walked across Niagara Falls on a tight rope last year, June 15th and survived the brave stunt.

Maid of Mist dock repaired, open again

Posted by: Liz Reiman — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:44:28 GMT

Crews worked for hours to repair the Maid of the Mist dock on the American side Saturday. Around 3 p.m., the attraction was running its normal schedule.

16 area students given scholarships

Aaron Mason — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:34:53 GMT

The LaSalle Educational Club held its annual awards banquet Friday night in Niagara Falls.

How will casino cash aid Niagara Falls?

Luke Moretti — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:53:17 GMT

Now that the casino cash deal is finally rolling between New York State and the Seneca Nation of Indians, a lot of questions are flowing in Niagara Falls.

Niagara Falls Park unveils improvements

Ed Drantch — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:06:11 GMT

After a year of construction and millions of dollars spent on rehabilitating Niagara Falls State Park, golden scissors were used to cut a green ribbon, welcoming visitors back to Luna Island.

Constant rain isn't helping WNY farmers

Emily Guggenmos — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:17:34 GMT

The amount of rain doesn't necessarily bother farmers in western New York, but at this time of year, it could mean trouble for this year's crops.

Nazi diary recovered in Lewiston

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:04:56 GMT

Federal authorities have recovered about 400 handwritten pages from the wartime diary of a key Nazi adviser to Adolf Hitler after a 17-year search for the documents, officials said Thursday.

State announces release of casino cash

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:57:52 GMT

State and Seneca Indian Nation leaders have announced a deal to resolve a long-running dispute over western New York gambling rights and revenue.

Lewiston baby needs help from community

Emily Guggenmos — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:13:33 GMT

A Lewiston baby was diagnosed with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia weeks before he was born. Since then, he's had four surgeries.

Olcott Beach closes indefinitely

Shannon Ross — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:07:22 GMT

Attention swimmers: Olcott Beach is now closed indefinitely. The Niagara County Health Department says the water isn’t safe for swimming.

Playground dedicated to Bella Tennant

Rachel Kingston — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 02:16:57 GMT

The memory of a 5-year-old girl, murdered last year in Niagara Falls, lives on. Family and friends gathered to dedicate a playground in honor of Isabella "Bella" Tennant, Tuesday evening.

Diary of Hitler aide found in Lewiston

Mark Parrotte — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:57:38 GMT

An incredible discovery, made here in Western New York, could uncover new details about one of the darkest times in history.

Inmate allegedly tried to hire hit man

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:11:43 GMT

A western New York man already jailed on charges that he shot his brother-in-law over a business deal gone sour has been charged with trying to hire a hit man to kill the victim and a witness in the case, authorities said.

Principal on leave during investigation

Lou Raguse — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:44:31 GMT

Niagara Falls Police pulled principal Patrick Kuciewski from the 79th Street School to be questioned. Now Kuciewski has been placed on paid leave as the school investigates, but police say it's too late to file charges in the case.

Park to bear Bella Tennant's name

Brittni Smallwood — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:57:26 GMT

A special dedication will ensure the memory of a murdered little girl lives on.

Person killed after car strikes tree

Mark Parrotte — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:40:49 GMT

A crash in Niagara County turned tragic Monday afternoon.

National Fuel repairs gas leak in NF

Posted by: Liz Reiman — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 19:16:21 GMT

A gas leak was reported in Niagara Falls Saturday afternoon after a gas line was hit on Royal Avenue.

Man sentenced for selling crack cocaine

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 02:22:09 GMT

A man who admitted selling crack cocaine in Niagara Falls is going to prison for the next seven years.