Local gas prices increase slightly
The national average price for regular unleaded gasoline is now $2.24 per gallon, down 2 cents from last week, but state and local gas prices are up, according to AAA.…
Tonawanda woman stops for mayo, leaves with $1 million
TONAWANDA — Forty-four-year-old Nellida “Nelly” S. Baez-Alvarado of the town of Tonawanda is Erie County’s newest Lottery millionaire. The 44-year-old Court Officer for the 8th Judicial District claimed her guaranteed…
Gas prices increase across the board
Gas prices in Rochester and Buffalo both increased in the past week, as did state and national prices. In Rochester, the average price of a gallon of unleaded gasoline is…
‘Know Your Rights’ brochure offers support to domestic violence victims
NEW YORK—Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced the release of an updated “Victims of Domestic Violence: Know Your Rights!” brochure to mark the 29th annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The…
Elderwood becomes presenting sponsor of BPO’s Coffee Concert series
BUFFALO — Elderwood is now the presenting sponsor of the Buffalo Philharmonic’s Coffee Concert series, which includes 11 events throughout the 2016-17 season, and takes place on Friday mornings. Complimentary…
New York gas prices hit or miss
Even though many states have switched over to winter blend gasoline and there remain abundant crude oil supplies, gas prices have seen some changes this week. The national average price…
BPO to donate 5 percent of U2 Symphony Experience ticket sales
BUFFALO — The spirit of Bono will be felt strongly at Kleinhans on Oct. 21. The U2 frontman’s music will be in the air with the BPO debut of U2…
BPO reports balanced budget, new leadership
BUFFALO — The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society Inc. reports the sixth consecutive season with a balanced budget and the eleventh balanced budget in the last 12 years. The BPO reported…
Buffalo Philharmonic celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with free concert
BUFFALO — Classical music meets the music of Spain and Latin America at the BPO on Oct. 9. The Buffalo Philharmonic and Wendell Rivera Latin Ensemble are joining forces to…
Barker Lions holding annual cheese sale
The Barker Lions Club is holding its annual cheese sale; Partnering with Kutter Cheese, they offer various cheese blocks. cheese balls, cheese spreads and meats. Orders are due to any…