Erie County’s effort to fix its roads and bridges and shore up its landmarks this year continues to be held hostage to legislative and bureaucratic stalemate.
More than 800 pairs of counterfeit Nike sneakers were confiscated early Thursday evening from an East Delavan Avenue store, and three people were arrested, Buffalo police said.
By Henry L. Davis
NEWS MEDICAL REPORTER
Updated: 05/09/08 6:33 AM
The Community Health Center of Buffalo, in an arrangement with the Catholic Health System, will build a $10 million facility in the Central Park neighborhood to expand basic medical care in a part of the city where it’s badly needed.
By Brian Meyer
NEWS STAFF REPORTER
Updated: 05/09/08 6:33 AM
The cost of a five-mile cab ride in Buffalo would rise by more than 43 percent if the Common Council approves fare increases proposed by leaders in the taxi industry.
By Kevin Purdy
SUBURBAN CORRESPONDENT
Updated: 05/09/08 6:33 AM
Every freshman entering Cleveland Hill High School this fall will have a chance to be mentored by a volunteer upperclassman, under a program introduced to School Board members Wednesday.
A 66-year-old Buffalo man was charged Thursday with stealing natural gas worth $20,947.98 from National Fuel, along with electrical services worth $7,039.20 from National Grid, at his Franklin Street home, Buffalo police said.
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday approved an amendment that aims to make life at least slightly easier for property owners, including those in Buffalo, who have to buy insurance because their properties are located in federally designated flood zones.
A painting valued at $2,000, which was reported to Buffalo police as stolen Tuesday night from Buffalo Artist Lofts on Main Street, has been recovered. The artist said it was a misunderstanding and the painting simply had been borrowed by a friend.
County Legislator Maria Whyte couldn’t do it. Nor could Common Council Member Michael Lo- Curto, United Way President Arlene F. Kaukus or the Rev. Ronald P. Sajdak of St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church.
By Peter Simon NEWS STAFF REPORTER
Updated: 05/09/08 8:22 AM
Buffalo School Superintendent James A. Williams insisted Thursday he has not decided whether to accept a job in Memphis, Tenn., if it is offered and said his tenure in Buffalo is not necessarily coming to an end.
