Erie Canal closes this evening
ALBANY — After nearly seven months of smooth sailing, the Erie Canal is closing for business as of 5 p.m. Having opened on April 27 — the earliest opening of…
Cuomo speaks out against discrimination, harassment in schools
ALBANY — New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, in a letter to State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia, requested that the State Education Department take immediate action to address these instances…
DEC, health departments to discuss air quality surrounding Bethlehem Steel
LACKAWANNA — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Department of Health, and Erie County Health Department will host a joint meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday…
Hochul recognizes two UB companies started by women
BUFFALO — Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul took time out on Friday to recognize a pair of scientific companies started by UB female faculty members. Hochul was on the university’s South…
Santa coming to Kenmore on Saturday
KENMORE — Santa Claus must get bored of riding around in that sleigh of his. On Saturday, he arrived in Niagara Falls by helicopter. This coming Saturday, he’ll be arriving…
Tonawanda to offer CERT training in 2017
TOWN OF TONAWANDA — A nine-week free Community Emergency Response Team training course will be offered beginning March 13. The class, open to all Town of Tonawanda, Village of Kenmore…
Today’s Bills/Bengals game to air on Fox
CINCINNATI — This afternoon’s Buffalo Bills game against the Cincinnati Bengals will be broadcast on Fox stations locally and nationwide. Thom Brennaman will provide play-by-play, while Chris Spielman will offer…
James A. Carroll — May 14, 1934 – Nov. 19, 2016
James A. Carroll of the Town of Wheatfield, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016, at his residence. He was born in Buffalo, NY, on May 14, 1934, the son…
Mark Joseph Ash — Jan. 22, 1967 – Nov. 7, 2016
Mark Joseph Ash, 49, of Lake Worth Florida passed away suddenly on November 7, 2016. Mark was born on January 22, 1967 in Buffalo, New York to Mark L. Ash…
Today’s forecast: Snow showers with falling temperatures
The National Weather Service calls for snow showers today and a high of 34 degrees. More snow showers are likely overnight with a low around 29. Monday offers a slight…