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Coffee Rich building to get new life

Aaron Mason — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:36:52 GMT

An eyesore that you can see from the 190 is ready to spring back to life.

LaFalce resigns from ECIDA

Nancy Sanders — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:23:15 GMT

Former Congressman John LaFalce has turned in his resignation as chairman of the Erie County Industrial Development Agency.

Goods from kiosks at two malls seized

Ed Drantch — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:46:10 GMT

Federal agents swept through two shopping malls Monday, seizing fake merchandise and shutting down stores.

Schumer demands airlines reverse fees

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:08:20 GMT

Senator Charles Schumer is urging airlines to reverse flight change fee increases.

Rich Products plant remains closed

Al Vaughters — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:47:13 GMT

The outbreak has sickened 35 people in 19 states. E. coli was found in Rich Products "Farm Rich" frozen products in March and more than 100 tons of those items were thrown out. The plant that produced the products in Waycross, Georgia was closed and remains shuttered.

Steel manufacturer coming to Lackawanna

George Richert — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:57:27 GMT

A company that will supply materials to hydro-fracking sites out-of-state is opening shop in Lackawanna.

Victoria Day could be marred by strike

Nancy Sanders — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00:32 GMT

It may be a dry Victoria Day holiday weekend for many Canadians with a strike looming for midnight at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario.

Lawmaker ques. tax breaks for Dick's

Brian Tabor — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:23:52 GMT

A Buffalo lawmaker wants state officials to figure out if a sporting goods store received improper tax breaks to open a location in Genesee County.

Pair used gold to trick man out of cash

George Richert — Thu, 16 May 2013 02:16:55 GMT

A small businessman thought he struck gold, but after realizing he had been scammed he came to News 4 with video hoping you'll recognize the con artists.

Future of Falls icon is uncertain

Ed Drantch — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:08:41 GMT

The future of the Maid of the Mist is in jeopardy. When a California-based company takes over in Canada next year, the iconic tour boat company won't have any place to store their boats.

HSBC Bank plans to cut 14,000 jobs

Lou Raguse — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:21:41 GMT

HSBC has announced it will cut up to 14,000 jobs worldwide in order to achieve $2 billion-$3 billion in cost savings as it continues to trim its global empire.

Costco to open in Rochester suburb

Nancy Sanders — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:17:17 GMT

Costco will be opening its first store within striking distance of western New York shoppers at the CityGate development outside Rochester.

New ceramic business coming to Buffalo

George Richert — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:52:55 GMT

The former Buffalo China has seen its ups and downs, but now is about to get a shot in the arm from an Ohio Company that's ready to move in.

E. Aurora 5 & 10 proprietor passes away

Mark Parrotte — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:41:33 GMT

A businessman who brought customers to East Aurora for generations, has died.

DENT mistakenly sends out patient info

Al Vaughters — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:56:04 GMT

DENT Neurologic Institute admits it mistakenly sent out e-mails containing the personal information of 10,000 patients.

Judge OKs Skechers settlement

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:18:39 GMT

A federal judge approved a $40 million class-action settlement Monday between Skechers USA Inc. and consumers who bought toning shoes after ads made unfounded claims that the footwear would help people lose weight and strengthen muscles.

Amtrak unveils its new locomotives

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:44:18 GMT

Amtrak is preparing to roll out the first of 70 new locomotives it says will offer better safety, reliability and performance than its current aging fleet.

Travel group looks to promote N. Falls

Rich Newberg — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:03:13 GMT

A travel group wants to put the greater Niagara region on the map as an international destination and attract visitors from all over the world.

Judge dismisses downtown casino suit

Mark Parrotte — Fri, 10 May 2013 21:50:28 GMT

After four years, a lawsuit challenging the Seneca Casino in downtown Buffalo has been thrown out.

Bar shut down for selling to minors

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:02:27 GMT

The State Liquor Authority has shut down a Buffalo bar near UB South Campus for allegedly selling alcohol to minors. A compliance detail in April added three more violations to the bar's existing six for sales to minors.

Gov. gives Senecas ultimatum on casinos

Ed Drantch — Fri, 10 May 2013 02:23:32 GMT

Governor Andrew Cuomo is putting all the cards on the table and gambling on any future relationship with the Seneca Nation. He's delivered an ultimatum: pay up or no more exclusivity zone.

New downstate ads tout WNY attractions

Rachel Kingston — Thu, 09 May 2013 02:26:28 GMT

Leaders are hoping an unprecedented tourism push for Western New York will mean big business.

Buffalo canal project faces delays

Nancy Sanders — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:02:09 GMT

The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation reports that a very complex construction schedule will move the opening date for downtown Buffalo canals to next Spring rather than the Fall of 2013.

Go karts heading to the Walden Galleria

Nancy Sanders — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:09:19 GMT

A go kart attraction run by Pole Position Raceway is planning to open at the Galleria later this year in an area across from the Regal Cinemas.

Getty selling off five WNY gas stations

Lauren Tillia — Tue, 07 May 2013 22:23:44 GMT

Five western New York Getty gas stations, including one one Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo, are closing up shop.

Bass Pro coming to Niagara-on-the-Lake

Tue, 07 May 2013 20:50:36 GMT

Buffalo isn't getting a Bass Pro along the waterfront, but a new location is opening up just over the border.

Customers call liquidation sale a scam

Lou Raguse — Mon, 06 May 2013 22:28:31 GMT

Consumers say a so-called "liquidation sale" being held at the former Office Depot on Elmwood Avenue is a scam.

Fire sparks at milling plant in Buffalo

Luke Moretti — Mon, 06 May 2013 22:05:24 GMT

Buffalo firefighters tackled a tricky blaze at ADM Milling on Ganson Street. The two-alarm fire broke out around 4:30 p.m. on Monday.

Stores hand out free comics

Brian Tabor — Sat, 04 May 2013 22:51:28 GMT

Shops in Western New York and across the country welcomed visitors to take special editions of comics at no charge for 'Free Comic Book Day' on Saturday.

Farmers market opens in new location

Brian Tabor — Sat, 04 May 2013 22:50:51 GMT

A Williamsville market and bakery has moved into a larger location in Snyder.