Scammers use state phone number to trick unsuspecting taxpayers
ALBANY — The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance wants to alert taxpayers to the latest tactics being used by con artists. Scammers are cloning the Tax Department’s…
State offers reminder about sales tax exemption for clothing, textbooks
ALBANY — As a new school year approaches, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance reminds students and parents about money-saving tax breaks on purchases of certain clothing…
Broadway Market looking for vendors
BUFFALO — Want to set up shop at the historic Broadway Market? The Market is looking for seasonal vendors for 2016-2017 to round out its retail space for the upcoming…
Gas prices fluctuate as end of summer draws near
After dropping or holding steady most of the summer, gas prices are on the rise nationally — but remain mostly unchanged in Western New York. The national average price for…
Statewide DWI crackdown underway
ALBANY — A statewide crackdown on DWI begins today and runs through Sept. 5, according to New York State Police and Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled…
Seneca Resorts and Casinos announce fall line-up
Seneca Resorts and Casinos have announced a diverse lineup of new shows for both Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls and Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino in Salamanca…
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…