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Starpoint giving out swine flu vaccine

Updated: 2:16 PM /
Up to 2,800 doses of the swine flu vaccine are expected to be dispersed during a mass immunization clinic being held today for residents of the Starpoint School District. The clinic opened at 9 a.m. for individuals who preregistered; those district residents who did not get appointments can come to the clinic between 3 and 8:30 p.m.

Former 'person of interest' in Wienckowski case acquitted of rape charges

Updated: 12:01 PM /
Antoine "Justice" Garner, once considered a person of interest by police in the death of Amanda Wienckowski last December, was acquitted Friday evening of predatory rape charges that could have sent him to prison for the rest of his life.

Southwestern advances to state championship game

2:15 PM /
The Southwestern Trojans defeated Chenango Forks, 21-0, in high school football's state semifinal in Rochester today. Later today, North Tonawanda will try to become the fourth Section VI team to advance to next weekend's state championships in Syracuse. The Lumberjacks take on Baldwinsville at 6 tonight.

Registered nurse Marilyn Fleischman, right, assists Amy Manns and her son, Nathaniel, 9, of Lockport, while volunteering as a medical screener during today's clinic at Starpoint High School.
Charles Lewis/Buffalo News

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News & Opinion

In defense of Frank Sedita

No reporter in town likes to hoist politicians by their petards more than I do. But I just don't buy into the grief…

— from Outrages & Insights

New era for New Era

News that one of the Buffalo area's signature companies is cutting back -- way back -- is serious and disappointing…

— from Strictly Business

Sports

UB-Temple women's hoops

Tip-off at Alumni Arena is a few minutes away for the University at Buffalo and Temple women's basketball game. UB…

— from Campus Watch

No Stafford, Lalime likely

OTTAWA -- Drew Stafford, who suffered a lower-body bone bruise during Friday's 2-1 overtime loss to Boston, will…

— from Sabres Edge

Life & Arts

Ha Jin on the writer as migrant

"...No matter where we go, we cannot shed our past completely - so we must strive to use parts of our past to…

— from ArtsBeat

A world of make-ahead dishes from Mark Bittman

New York Times food writer Mark Bittman has published a list of 101 dishes you can make ahead for Thanksgiving,…

— from Hungry for More

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City & Region

A less-scruffy Reeves turns heads on return to Buffalo

Updated: 11:26 AM /
Keanu Reeves arrived in Buffalo late Thursday minus much of the scruffy beard he exhibited on two previous scouting trips for his upcoming feature film, “Henry’s Crime.” As before, he drew double-takes as he meandered around Buffalo and Niagara Falls.

Sports

Bergeron's OT goal tips the balance against Sabres

Updated: 12:44 AM /
The way the goaltenders were playing, it was going to take a special shot to win the game. Boston got it. The Bruins' Patrice Bergeron tipped a shot and sent it careening past a hard-luck Ryan Miller, giving Boston a 2-1 overtime victory over the Sabres on Friday night.

Business

Barnes & Noble warns of delay in shipping new e-readers

Updated: 11:53 PM /
Nook, the Barnes & Noble's device for reading digital versions of books, has sold out, and new orders won't ship until after Christmas.

Opinion

Davis departs

Updated: 11:55 PM /
Ellicott Council Member Brian Davis dodn't leave the Common Council until he was shoved, but he delivered the right apology about the missteps that led him to plead guilty to misdemeanor campaign-finance charges. Now the Council, tasked with filling his slot without the consent of voters, must choose a replacement carefully.

Life

Tips for a safe and healthful holiday

Updated: 1:52 PM /
There are ways to navigate the holiday minefield safely. Prepare yourselves for the madness ahead by developing a holiday game plan.

Entertainment

J-Lo, Lambert and Jackson top AMA roster

Updated: 5:05 PM /
Jennifer Lopez plans to include fireworks and an on-stage costume change in her performance at the American Music Awards on Sunday. "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert will incorporate leather, chains and handcuffs into his.