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Restorative Practice Advocates to Host the Third Annual Restorative Justice Day at UB

Buffalo, NY – The University at Buffalo School of Social Work and Erie County Restorative Justice Coalition, a non-profit advocating for Restorative Practices across

April 15, 2018

Events·Local News

SABRES GAME NIGHT: TIME TO GO EURO By Andrew Kulyk and Peter Farrell

New approach needed to stem fan exodus HK Buffalo… As in Hockey Klub Buffalo. Does something like that resonate? Picture a Sabres game night at Key

April 14, 2018

Local News·Sports

DiNapoli Announces Oil Spill Fund Agreement With St. Lawrence County

Abandoned Gas Station to Be Converted to Community Green Space New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced an agreement between the New

April 14, 2018

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Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft

Allegedly Gambled With Fire Company Funds A former Citizens Hose Fire Company official was charged today with grand larceny in the third degree after

April 14, 2018

Crime·Local News

TRANS-NATIONAL DRUG INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN AREA ARRESTS

Search Warrant Recovers, Cash, Cocaine, and Hundreds of LBS of Marijuana Buffalo, NY – Erie County Sheriff Timothy B. Howard reports the Sheriff’s Narcotics

April 14, 2018

Crime·Local News

Legislature approves funding to add DMV positions, decrease long lines

Despite political opposition from the County Executive, the Erie County Legislature approved County Clerk Mickey Kearns’ proposal to add 11 civil service positions to

April 14, 2018

Government·Local News

2018 Preservation Awards to be held on May 22 at The Saturn Club, tickets available now!

The 2018 Preservation Awards will be held on Tuesday, May 22nd at 6 pm at The Saturn Club. Join us as we celebrate all of our

April 14, 2018

Events·Local News

Steelers Baseball Team Opens Season 2-0 in Orlando, Fla.

LACKAWANNA, NY – The Lackawanna Varsity Baseball team recently traveled to Orlando, Florida, where they stayed at Universal Studios Cabana Bay Beach Resort for

April 14, 2018

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YWCA Takes a Stand Against Racism Events expected in 40+ States

Buffalo, NY – YWCA Western New York calls all individuals to join us in taking a Stand Against Racism between Thursday, April 26, and Sunday,

April 14, 2018

Events·Local News

ANTI-WAR ACTION IN BUFFALO THIS SUNDAY APRIL 15: END U.S. WARS AT HOME AND ABROAD!

This coming Sunday, April 15, Buffalo will be part of the national Spring 2018 demonstrations to End U.S. wars at Home and Abroad! The

April 14, 2018

Events·Local News

Independent Living to hold a Job Fair, welcoming applicants with disabilities

Do you feel that your disability may be the real reason that you’ve not been able to be hired for gainful employment? Then this

April 13, 2018

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McMurray slams Collins response to Zuckerberg’s Facebook privacy testimony

This week, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, appeared before Congress where lawmakers took turns asking how (and if) Facebook respects our privacy. One Congressman, however, seemed

April 12, 2018

Local News·News·NY·Politics

Gentrification: Exploring Solutions

SUBJECT:     Gentrification: Exploring Solutions DATE:            Wednesday, April 25, 2018 TIME:            5:30 – 7:30 p.m.; registration at 5:00 p.m. PLACE:        

April 10, 2018

Local News·News

GCC Adjunct Art Professor’s Mural Inspires Farm Landscape Project at The Harley School

In 2014, the owners of the Village Bakery and Café located at 145 Culver Road at the Armory in downtown Rochester, New York, contacted Karen (Todd)

April 5, 2018

Arts & Culture·Local News·Visual Arts

MON APRIL 9 – FROYO DAY AT YOTALITY

For the entire day of Monday, April 9, Yotality is offering a FREE 4 oz. desert and topping. Just grab a bowl and fill

April 5, 2018

Arts & Culture·Local News

GCC’s Forum Players Celebrate 50 Years of Theatre!

BATAVIA, NY (04/05/2018) The Forum Players at Genesee Community College have been hard at work preparing a celebratory production recognizing 50 years of theatre

April 5, 2018

Arts & Culture·Local News·Music·Theater

Recording Academy Artist Christina Custode “Light of Day” – For fans of Norah Jones, Sarah McLaughlin, Sara Bareilles, Christina Perri, Adele

About the single “Light of Day” : In her upcoming release “Light of Day”, Custode tells the story of an evening that changed the relationship between

April 5, 2018

Arts & Culture·Local News·Music

Governor Cuomo Proclaims New York Housing Association’s Factory-Built Home Days

Days to Recognize Industry’s Increasing Popularity, Contribution to State Economy Governor Andrew Cuomo recently proclaimed that Saturday, April 7th to Sunday, April 15th will be designated

April 5, 2018

Local News·News

Cuomo Backs Down after WNY Children’s Psych Center Coalition Requests Investigation of Cuomo’s Veto Motives

Cuomo gave the green light to WNY Children’s Psych Center just hours after a request to investigate him was filed. Yesterday’s request: Save The

April 4, 2018

Featured·Local News·News

Hot dog! unlimited 91 cent char broils at Ted’s Hot Dogs to celebrate 91 anniversary, Weds., Feb 21

Ted’s Hot Dogs will commemorate its 91st year of operation in Buffalo by offering .91 cent hot dogs Wednesday, February 21. Each customer can order as

February 19, 2018

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TUE NOV 28 – DAILY PLANET COFFEE CELEBRATES 3 YEARS AND RAISES CHARITY $$

Daily Planet Coffee celebrates its three year anniversary with a day of festivities and an open invitation to the community to enjoy free coffee

November 10, 2017

Local News·News

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ON CHRIS COLLINS, FRUIT BELT AND MEAT NIGHTMARES

GUNNING FOR CHRIS COLLINS I read Congressman Collins’ tweet after the latest and largest (not last) mass shooting in the long history of American

October 23, 2017

Local News·News

The Curious Case Against Mohamed Albanna Concludes

By Darryl McPherson Mohamed Albanna, Democratic candidate for Lackawanna’s First Ward Council seat, successfully fended off Mayor Geoffrey Szymanski’s attempt to knock him off

October 5, 2017

Local News·News

Common Council Improperly Moves Fire Dept. Overtime Audit Discussion Away From Cameras and the Public

Discussion of Buffalo Comptroller Mark Schroeder’s audit of the Buffalo Fire Department cut short in Council Chambers, moved to conference room with no cameras

July 11, 2017

Local News·News

ARTVOICE DIGITAL ISSUE June 1- June 7, 2017

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June 1, 2017

Local News·News

NYCLU Files Lawsuit against B.O.E. and principal Crystal Boling-Barton Stop Unequal Treatment of LGBTQ Students at Buffalo High School

The New York Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit today in federal court against the Buffalo City School District and principal Crystal Boling-Barton for

May 10, 2017

Local News·News

Central Terminal Loses As Choice For New Amtrak Station – by jamie moses

Like our stunning 1991 Super Bowl XXV loss, in choosing Canalside as the site for a new Amtrak station, the Buffalo Train Station Selection

April 27, 2017

Local News·News

SURVEY: Was The Choice For A New Train Station Downtown The Right Choice?

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April 21, 2017

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Higgins Says New Train Station Estimates Are Way Off-Track

Congressman Says Fair Comparison Makes the Central Terminal the Most Affordable Option After eliminating the gratuitous padding inserted into the cost estimates for the

March 30, 2017

Local News·News

State Grand Jury Focusing on Maziarz Campaign Fund

By Tony Farina; I reported last October that the State Attorney General’s office was focusing squarely on the campaign account of former State Sen.

March 2, 2017

Local News

Empire State Development Mum on Lawsuit Costs on Canalside Contractor ‘Illegal’ Firing

By Tony Farina; If there is one thing consistent about Empire State Development–that’s Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s economic development agency for those who might not

March 2, 2017

Local News

The expensive wrongful termination and racketeering lawsuit against Empire State Development at Canalside

By Tony Farina In 2015, DiPizio Construction filed a civil racketeering lawsuit claiming Empire State Development Corp. illegally terminated the company’s $19.8 million contract

March 2, 2017

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Goat Island lodge’s long journey from “Small Inn” to huge Tourist Resort

It started out small, then got bigger, much bigger, thanks to the efforts of USA Niagara. First brought to light in a largely-overlooked 2014

March 2, 2017

Local News

Delaware North assured of Niagara Lodge thanks to Campaign Contributions to Cuomo

Eight – by some accounts, nine – million tourists visit Niagara Falls State Park every year. They access the world-famous attraction from two directions

March 2, 2017

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USA Niagara promotes Niagara Lodge with images linked to Delaware North

If there were any remaining doubts in anyone’s mind that the proposed Niagara Lodge on Goat Island in Niagara Falls State Park is earmarked

March 2, 2017

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Verel Begins Second Term as President of Judges and Police Conference

By Tony Farina; Martial Arts Hall of Fame member A. J. Verel will be sworn in for his second term as president of the

February 23, 2017

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‘Big Al’ Cutaia gets 25 to life for sex assault of child

By Frank Parlato; It will be a long time, maybe never, before Alfonso ‘Big Al’ Cutaia rides again. Formerly of North Tonawanda, Lockport, Pendleton, Wheatfield,

February 23, 2017

Local News·Uncategorized

Native American Ferry Proposal Advanced as New Falls Attraction

BY FRANK PARLATO; Last week, the idea for ferry service along the Lower Niagara was announced by Matthew Ohji^grago: Ricchiazzi, a Cornell-trained urban planner with an

February 22, 2017

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