The Buffalo News: Documents

As part of a First Ward reunion celebration, organizers compiled this list of nicknames given to the "infamous" of the First Ward. (Updated: 09/19/09 3:24 PM )

Buffalo Common Council President David A. Franczyk's letter to the FBI

Buffalo Common Council President David A. Franczyk sent this letter to the FBI, encouraging federal officials to investigate allegations that Mayor Byron W. Brown helped restaurateur Leonard Stokes avoid arrest in a police investigation. (Updated: 09/09/09 11:34 AM )

Colgan Air's policy on sick time for its employees

Pilots at Colgan Air, which operated Continental Connection Flight 3407, said they have flown sick or tired because it's less painful than calling in sick or tired. An investigation of the crash of Flight 3407 in Clarence Center revealed the copilot was flying even though she had a cold. This document from Colgan sets out the company policy. (Updated: 09/04/09 3:48 PM )

Health Commissioner Anthony Billittier's report on swine flu

The Erie County Health Commissioner Anthony Billittier gave what he called "H1N1 101" -- a primer on the swine flu and the role of local teachers and administrators in addressing what could be the most extensive public health campaign in half a century. Here is Billittier's report. (Updated: 09/01/09 5:23 PM )

Route for procession to cemetery after Firefighter Jonathan S. Croom funeral

(Updated: 08/27/09 1:23 PM )

Route for procession to cathedral before Jonathan S. Croom funeral

(Updated: 08/27/09 1:19 PM )

Route for procession to cathedral before Mass for Lt. Charles W. "Chip" McCarthy Jr.

(Updated: 08/27/09 1:12 PM )

Read comptroller's report on parking procedures around county buildings downtown

(Updated: 08/27/09 12:08 PM )

Buffalo Public Schools' flu guidelines

(Updated: 08/27/09 11:59 AM )

Tips for proper health and hygiene in preventing swine flu

(Updated: 08/27/09 11:55 AM )

City auditor's report on the Buffalo Economic Renaissance Corp. and One Sunset

City auditors released a preliminary report Wednesday that criticizes the Buffalo Economic Renaissance Corp., a city development agency, for circumventing a loan process to assist restaurant owner Leonard Stokes, a former local basketball star. (Updated: 08/19/09 5:17 PM )

Patrick Kane, James Kane arrest report

South Buffalo native Patrick Kane, a right winger with the Chicago Blackhawks, and cousin James Kane were arrested Sunday morning. They are accused of robbing and attacking a cab driver. Here's the Buffalo Police Department arrest report. (Updated: 09/02/09 8:29 PM )

North Tonawanda Common Council agenda for Aug. 4 meeting

The North Tonawanda Common Council will tackle cell phone tower fees and the environmental review of a Gratwick Riverside Park project when it meets tonight in City Hall. This is the full agenda for tonight's meeting, which begins at 6 p.m. (Updated: 08/04/09 2:17 PM )

The U.S. Justice Department report on Erie County's jails

The U.S. Justice Department, after an almost two-year investigation, finds that Erie County's two jails routinely violate the constitutional rights of their inmates and subjects them to brutality as well poor care on several levels. This is the full report. (Updated: 07/29/09 3:09 PM )

Communities receiving federal grants to hire police officers

The Obama administration give cities with low crime rates, including Buffalo, less federal aid to keep police officers on the beat during the recession, sparking protests from New York and other areas that say they were denied help because they kept their streets safe. This PDF lists each community around the nation that received an award. (Updated: 07/28/09 2:32 PM )

Updated, longer transcript of the cockpit voice recorder

(Updated: 07/27/09 2:35 PM )