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New Era plant fights for its future

Jericka Duncan — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:49:02 GMT

New Era, a locally owned, family-run business, with roots dating back to 1920, says it can no longer afford to keep all three of its U.S. manufacturing plants open.

New Era changes could cost WNYers jobs

Tricia Cruz — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:19:31 GMT

Hundreds of jobs are at stake here in Buffalo as New Era Cap ponders plant closings in a slow economy.

NYS unemployment rises to 9%

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:05:59 GMT

New York's unemployment rate inched to 9 percent in October from 8.9 in September.

New Era may close WNY plant

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:36:21 GMT

News 4 has learned that the New Era Cap Company is considering closing its production plant in Derby, NY.

Penn Traffic files Chapter 11

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:49:53 GMT

Penn Traffic, the parent company of Quality Parkets, P&C and BiLo supermarkets filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The firm operates markets in Attica, Lockport, Jamestown and Falconer.

Retail pioneer Sy Syms dies at 83

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:57:41 GMT

Sy Syms, who pioneered selling off-price clothing and built his retail chain, the Syms Corporation, into a national brand, died on Tuesday at his home in Manhattan. He was 83.

WNY company featured on NCIS

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:43:15 GMT

Software developed by Pictometry is being featured on the CBS show NCIS

Holidays are busy for customer service

Victoria Hong — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:59:57 GMT

After the holidays and the kids have torn open all their presents, have you ever had to call for help with any of the toys?

Blockbuster closing two WNY stores

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:45:32 GMT

Blockbuster outlets on Bailey Avenue in Amherst and on Delaware Avenue at Hertel Avenue in Buffalo are expected to close for good by early January.

Time Warner to spin off AOL

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:10:56 GMT

Time Warner says it will spin off its Internet business, AOL, as a separate company on Dec. 9. Time Warner Inc. said Thursday it has declared a dividend on the AOL shares it owns that will result in a complete separation of the two companies.

GM to begin repaying bailout money

Melissa Holmes — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:23:24 GMT

General Motors released its numbers for the third quarter Monday morning. Even though the automaker lost money, it's calling it good news.

Internet bargains get harder to pass up

Al Vaughters — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:45:27 GMT

The holiday shopping season is just about here, and bargain hunters can save time and money by doing some detective work on the web.

Varysburg: Where the wild things are

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:03:05 GMT

A Wyoming County dairy farmer is expanding his herd of some 4,000 cows with some more exotic creatures.

Dunlop likely to increase production

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:33:32 GMT

Goodyear Tired has announced the closing of a plant in Spartanburg, S.C. which means an increased workload for the western New York facility and another in Georgia.

Forbes: Sabres worth about $170 million

Vic Baker — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:57:38 GMT

Forbes magazine's annual survey of the NHL's most valuable teams estimates the Sabres are worth about $170 million.

Wal Mart open 24 hours on Black Friday

Vic Baker — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:36:22 GMT

Wal-Mart says it will keep its stores open 24 hours on the day after Thanksgiving and through that weekend, to prevent a mad dash.

Maple Leafs: NHL's most valuable team

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:28:11 GMT

For the fourth straight year, the Toronto Maple Leafs are the NHL's most valuable team, according to Forbes magazine's annual survey.

Packard mansion sells for $3 million

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:41:30 GMT

A Chautauqua Lake landmark, the Packard Mansion on the grounds of the Chautauqua Institution has been sold for $3 million.

Google gift of free wifi to travelers

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:11:14 GMT

Google has arranged for free Wi-Fi service in 47 airports, including the Buffalo Niagara International Airport The free service starts November 10th runs through Janurary 15.

Money flows to help minority businesses

Melissa Holmes — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:46 GMT

The Kerns Avenue Bowling Center in Buffalo's Genesee-Bailey neighborhood is growing, and owner Dan Adams says a $40,000 loan to put up signage and install a kitchen has helped a great deal.

Sprint to slash 2,500 jobs

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:12:35 GMT

Sprint Nextel Corp is planing to slash up to 2,500 workers by year's end. The cell phone-service provider looks to cut annual costs by at least $350 million.

Pam Am games could create 1,500 jobs

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:19:40 GMT

Toronto has won the bid to host the 2015 Pan Am games but the prize will be a real boost to Canadian cities all around the Golden Horseshoe.

Hertel Ave home to new businesses

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:09:15 GMT

A few new businesses are springing to life on Hertel Avenue in north Buffalo.

Seneca leader meets with President Obama

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:34:49 GMT

President Barack Obama is speaking with Native American tribal leaders on Thursday including Seneca Nation president Barry Snyder. The President says he is determined to reverse the U.S. government's history of marginalizing and ignoring the plight of Indian nations

Schumer blasts funds for China turbines

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:27:53 GMT

Senator Charles Schumer is calling on the Obama administration to reject an expected request for federal economic stimulus money as part of a $1.5 billion West Texas wind energy project because he says it will generate Chinese, not American, jobs.

Say Cheese: Yancey's Fancy to expand

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:37:46 GMT

The Town of Pembroke in Genesee County will receive $166,000 in New York state grants to help Yancey's Fancy, Inc. expand, create 15 Jobs

Golisano donates $10 million

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:48:46 GMT

Rochester billionaire and owner of the Buffalo Sabres, Tom Golisano has donated $10.2 million to the Golisano Foundation.

Johnson and Johnson to slash workforce

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:14:23 GMT

Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday it will trim layers of management, cut jobs, and set other restructuring moves in order to save up to $900 million next year.

Medical supplier sheds dozens of jobs

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:44:46 GMT

The Glens Falls Chronicle is reporting that Navilyst Medical, which took over the former Boston Scientific catheter plan in Glens Falls in December 2007, has eliminated dozens of jobs.

Seneca Nation builds business near Cuba

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:28:18 GMT

The Seneca Nation of Indians broke ground near Cuba, NY at an area known as Oil Springs Territory for a new $2.5 million One Stop gas station and convenience store.