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Friday, March 12, 2010

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Delaware North back in running for Aqueduct casino

Updated: 03/12/10 6:52 AM
ALBANY — Buffalo’s Delaware North Cos. is back in the hunt for a deal to run a lucrative casino at Aqueduct racetrack following the state’s decision Thursday to scuttle a tentative contract for the facility.

Lost wealth is slowly being regained

Updated: 03/11/10 11:39 PM
WASHINGTON — Americans are recovering their shrunken wealth — gradually.

Wilmers faults Congress on financial reform

Updated: 03/12/10 6:52 AM
M&T Bank Corp. Chairman and CEO Robert G. Wilmers has elevated his target this year, taking on Congress and the federal government in his annual letter to shareholders.

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Wideband intensifies battle over Net speed

Beep, Beep! Beep, Beep! Buffalo is about to become one of the first markets nationwide to get the fastest speed for Time Warner Cable’s Internet service, as the local battle between the dominant cable firm and telephone giant Verizon Communications heats up.

Smith named chairman at NFG

David F. Smith, National Fuel Gas Co.’s president and chief executive officer, was named Thursday to the additional role of chairman of the Amherst-based energy company.

Electricity-storage effort gets funds

A partnership between the University at Buffalo and two other entities to develop high-capacity batteries for storing electricity has won more than $550,000 in funding from the New York State Research and Development Authority.

Financial stocks boost market

NEW YORK — A rally in financial stocks Thursday helped the market extend its grind higher to a third day.

On the Record / March 12, 2010

Updated: 03/12/10 6:41 AM
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Stock futures trading higher ahead of open

Updated: 03/12/10 6:57 AM
Stock futures are trading higher as investors look to consumers for guidance on the economic recovery.

Park Lane Catering customers seek return of Statler deposits

Updated: 03/11/10 1:40 PM
Jennifer Lewinski had her heart set on the Statler Towers for her June wedding reception. She was drawn to its elegant Terrace Room and had planned everything, from her dress to the flowers, according to the venue’s style.

Panera stores to post calorie information

Updated: 03/11/10 7:24 AM
Panera Bread customers around the country soon will be able to tally calories for their smokehouse turkey panini and broccoli cheddar soup with just a glance at the menu board.

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Columns

Some winners and losers this year

There hasn’t been a whole lot of good news this year, with the economy sinking and the job market shrinking.

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