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…
Reserve seats still available for Wednesday night Blink 182 show at Darien Lake
DARIEN — If you’re looking for reserve seats for Wednesday’s Blink 182 concert at Darien Lake, there’s still plenty to be had. Starting at $30 in the 500 section, all…
State, colleges coordinate to combat underage drinking
ALBANY — Several state agencies and institutions undergo a coordinated effort to prevent underage drinking on college campuses and in college towns as the fall semester begins across the Empire…
Local businesses, groups split $400K Yahoo Community Fund
TOWN OF LOCKPORT — Over $400,000 was awarded today to eight projects to support small businesses, literacy and workforce training, food and ecotourism, job creation and other critical community development…
Reserve seats still available for Wednesday night Blink 182 show at Darien Lake
DARIEN — If you’re looking for reserve seats for Wednesday’s Blink 182 concert at Darien Lake, there’s still plenty to be had. Starting at $30 in the 500 section, all…
AAA urges caution when heading to college
In the past four years, more than 200,000 crashes involved debris on U.S. roadways, according to a new study released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Road debris has…
Readers plan final invasion of 2016
BUFFALO — The Buffalo Reading Invasion is planning its final invasion of the year, taking place from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Monday in the newly formed “Shakespeare Garden” at 433…