New county tactic could slow jail investigation
Erie County Attorney Cheryl A. Green has thrown up a new obstacle for the U.S. Justice
Department, continuing her almost two-year stand against federal intervention with the
county's jails. (Updated: 03/14/10 3:00 PM )
Prep Talk: Nichols, St. Mary's win state Catholic titles in boys hoops
Keith McShea reported live from the state Catholic boys basketball championships at Canisius College, where Nichols (Class A) and St. Mary's (B) won titles to earn trips to the state Federation championships in Glens Falls. Review the action at the Prep Talk blog. (Updated: 03/14/10 5:03 PM )
American Idol: And then there were 12
In its ninth season, no one can deny that "American Idol's" star-making machine turns out a dud now and then. (Updated: 03/12/10 2:51 PM )
Five punch their tickets to state championships
Maple Grove, OTC Middle College, Batavia, Newark and East advanced to the state championships in high school boys' basketball with wins Saturday at the Far West Regionals at Buffalo State. (Updated: 03/14/10 8:37 AM )
Myers' miscue sends Sabres to OT loss
DETROIT — That wacky delay of game rule that lives in the infamy of Buffalo Sabres
history bit the team again Saturday night in Joe Louis Arena. (Updated: 03/14/10 11:45 PM )
Rainbow of white: Architect Richard Meier’s dazzling designs ‘reflect all the colors around us’
The color white occasionally reaches iconic status, as seen in such cultural touchstones as the Beatles' "White Album," crisp Good Humor uniforms and the trademark suits of writer Tom Wolfe. (Updated: 03/14/10 8:41 AM )
One-Tank Trip: Explore the treasures of a little London
LONDON, Ont.—Go ahead and tell everyone you’re taking the kids to London for the weekend. They’ll assume you’re on an expensive jaunt across the pond, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised at all the fabulous family attractions there are a short three-hour drive from home. (Updated: 03/14/10 8:32 AM )
‘Remember Me’: Robert Pattinson steps out of the ‘Twilight’ zone
In “Remember Me,” Robert Pattinson has temporarily stepped away from “Twilight,” apparently in search of his “Five Easy Pieces” or “Rebel Without a Cause.” (Updated: 03/12/10 9:01 AM )
Take five: Our top style picks for spring
We're in the mood for spring, and with spring days come new clothes and old favorites. (Updated: 03/12/10 8:08 AM )
Left Bank: Flavor to savor
We had planned to eat at the Left Bank bar when we visited on a stormy Monday evening — but one step in the door and we quickly knew that was impossible. The separate barroom in this neatly restored historic building may be comfortable and cozy, but it was also wall-to-wall people and happy noise. (Updated: 03/12/10 3:26 PM )