UB extends ‘Fun Run’ bus services
AMHERST — The University at Buffalo is offering expanded bus service for UB students to three entertainment districts on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. According to the university, the expanded…
State offers HEAP funding for furnace tune-ups
Two million dollars in state funding is available to help low- and middle-income households get their heating equipment inspected and cleaned prior to the start of the heating season. Applications…
Helicopter shot down in Vietnam ‘lands’ in Tonawanda
TONAWANDA — A group of area Vietnam veterans held a dedication ceremony Wednesday morning for a memorial at Veteran’s Park, new home to an AH-1 Cobra helicopter that was shot…
Local gas prices down a penny (or two)
Gas prices in Buffalo dropped a penny in the past week to $2.28 per gallon, while in Rochester, the price of gas is down two cents to $2.24. Statewide, gas…
Firefighters offered ‘Fair deal’
HAMBURG — The Erie County Fair is showing its gratitude to those who assisted Lockport firefighters on the blaze that started Wednesday and still burns on. Today is Firefighter’s Day…
It’s a good weekend to eat in WNY
If food is your thing, this is a good weekend to be in Western New York. Aside from all the tasty treats at the Erie County Fair, Western New York…
Shelties graduate from ‘Pups at the Pen’ program
BUFFALO — A pair of Shelties — Nicky and Maxie — are among the first to graduate from the new “Pups at the Pen” program at the Erie County Correctional…
Gas prices fall again
The price of gasoline has fallen again in the last week, down both locally and nationally. The national average price for regular unleaded gasoline is $2.12 per gallon, which is…
Winning Lotto ticket sold in Rochester
ROCHESTER — The New York Lottery today announced a winning ticket for the Saturday Lotto drawing was sold at the Wegmans at 3177 Latta Road in Rochester. The ticket is…
Lion cubs’ names unveiled
BUFFALO — Patrons of the Buffalo Zoo on Saturday got to meet a trio of lion cubs for the first time. The cubs, born on May 12 to first-time mother…