Today’s forecast: Mostly sunny with a high near 85
The National Weather Service calls for mostly sunny skies today with a high near 85 and an overnight low around 72 with a chance of showers or thunderstorms. Thursday, there’s…
Obituaries published Aug. 23, 2016
Below are links to the obituaries published on Aug. 23, 2016 Joseph M. Phillips — May 29, 2002 – Aug. 12, 2016 Vincenza M. ‘Jennie’ Harvey — April 6, 1927…
Wheeler deals as Wings shut out Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. – Jason Wheeler allowed just two hits, none after the second inning, retired the final 10 batters he faced and 13 of the final 14 as the Rochester…
UB Bulls basketball takes 81-67 win in Bahamas
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – After two victories in Canada over the weekend, the University at Buffalo men’s basketball team moved its foreign tour south to the Bahamas. The Bulls played their…
Charles J. Stephanski — Aug. 15, 1931 – Aug. 21, 2016
Charles J. Stephanski passed away August 21, 2016 in Buffalo General Medical Center. Born in Lockport on August 15, 1931 he was the son of Joseph and Irene (Wicks) Stephanski.…
Bisons’ road woes continue, as Herd falls 8-4 to Gwinnett
The Bisons lost their fifth game of the final road trip of the season on Tuesday, as the Gwinnett Braves took the opener of a three-game series at Coolray Field…
Jobs up, unemployment down in Buffalo, Rochester
ALBANY — The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for July 2016 showing an increase in jobs and a decrease in unemployment in…
Rochester man accused of lying on TSA application
ROCHESTER — A 20-year-old Rochester man was charged with making a false statement — accused of offering false information on a job application at the Greater Rochester International Airport. According…
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…
Buffalo’s Most Amazing Race is Saturday — but signups end Wednesday
BUFFALO — Buffalo’s Most Amazing Race will be held Saturday throughout the city. Patterned after the CBS show “The Amazing Race,” this Most Amazing Race combines challenges that are physical…