Tuesday 9th March, 2010
'UFO' spotted over Lake Erie
Buffalo News.NetEugene Erlikh from Ohio says he has spotted a UFO over Lake Erie and believes that it's proof we're not alone.
BOCES Athlete Inspires A "Can Do" Lesson For Classmates
WGRZAnd those are all some of the concepts and lessons that Mark and his classmates at BOCES in North Tonawanda are learning as they prepare to get jobs once they leave school.
After One Year of Waiting, Fans Finally See Joel & John
WKBWWatch The Video Many fans bought their tickets a year ago and waited through two postponed shows for the concert. Joel and John appeared on stage in Buffalo for the first time since 2003. July's con...
Flight 3407 Families Plan To Condemn Senator Holding Up Safety Bill
WKBWThe fight for airline safety is on in Washington, D.C. The Families of Continental Airlines Flight 3407 are planning a news conference Wednesday morning at 10:30 at the Senate Office Building, to atta...
NIAGARA-WHEATFIELD: Taking on ex-Sabres for good cause
Niagara GazetteStaff Reports Niagara Gazette Eight former Buffalo Sabres will trade ice skates for basketball shoes as they take the court at Niagara-Wheatfield High School on Thursday to raise money and awareness f...
LEWISTON: Town attorneys won’t tackle CWM
Niagara GazetteBy Nick Mattera Niagara Gazette A conflict of interest has forced town attorney Mark Gabriele to halt any legal involvement the Town of Lewiston has in respect to Chemical Waste Management, according ...
LEW-PORT: Election policy talk gets testy; super lays out hypothetical cuts to pre-K, AP courses
Niagara GazetteBy Nick Mattera Niagara Gazette A special meeting of the Lewiston-Porter school board was almost over before it began Tuesday, following public criticism of the board’s review of election police...
TOWN OF NIAGARA: Residents sound off on offender
Niagara GazetteBy Paul Olczak Niagara Gazette Angry residents made their feelings known about a registered sex offender living near them without their knowledge at a block club meeting Tuesday night.“We want t...
CITY COUNCIL: Downtown Blues Festival back in business
Niagara GazetteBy Mark Scheer Niagara Gazette The organizers of the 2010 Niagara Falls Blues Festival are ready to roll. After several weeks of delays, members of the Niagara Falls City Council this week agreed to s...
COURTS: Hearing canceled when defendant arrives drunk
Niagara GazetteStaff Reports Niagara Gazette A Niagara Falls man facing a violation of probation charge for testing positive for alcohol in his system had his Tuesday afternoon hearing in Niagara County Court called...
COURTS: Council members called to testify in Anello trial
Niagara GazetteBy Rick Forgione Niagara Gazette Current and former members of the Niagara Falls City Council have been notified that they will be called to testify in the upcoming public corruption trial of former M...
NIAGARA COUNTY: Residents nominated to hiring panel
Niagara GazetteBy Joyce Miles Niagara Gazette LOCKPORT — The county Legislature likely will approve nominees to a county manager hiring committee next week, Chairman Bill Ross said Tuesday.The hiring committee...
SLIDESHOW: Shootout on 16th Street
Niagara GazetteNiagara Falls Police Officer Mike Corcoran watches Crime Scene Officer Jason Sykes gather evidence in the 400 block of 16th Street after a daylight gun battle on the corner Niagara and 16th streets.
NIAGARA COUNTY: Vote set on Restaino appointment
Niagara GazetteBy Joyce Miles Niagara Gazette LOCKPORT — Reappointment of Social Services Commissioner Anthony Restaino for another five years is being recommended to the Niagara County Legislature.Restaino...
Big Band Serenades Students
WGRZThe Cheektowaga Senior Center's Big Band took their show on the road this week. This group is mainly a rehearsal band, and they held an open rehearsal at North Tonawanda Catholic School. It's a chan...
Williamsville School Budget Proposal : 4% Tax Increase
WGRZSchool budgets all across the state are under a lot of pressure these days as many districts look at tax increases to fund programs. Tuesday night in Williamsville, the Board of Education listened to...
Two Toed Sloth Facts
ExaminerThe two-toed sloth is a slow moving animal highly specialized for life in the trees. It is well-furred, grayish-brown in color with a pale face. Its hair is parted down the midline of its chest and be...
Riverdance bids farewell to Buffalo
ExaminerView all » As Irish spirit seems to be hitting its peak in Buffalo, the new Irish classic “Riverdance” took over the stage at Shea’s Performing Arts Center for the last time ev...
Billy Joel & Elton John Perform at HSBC Arena
WKBWBUFFALO, NY ( WKBW ) Thousands of fans flocked to the HSBC Arena Tuesday night to see and hear two musical legends...Billy Joel and Elton John.
New Medical Report Shows Fosamax May Hurt Bones
WKBWWatch The Video It turns out that Fosamax, a drug that is supposed to strengthen your bones, could actually weaken them. Specialists at major medical centers say a surprising number of women who have...
Prep Talk Live from Buffalo State: Olean routs Akron; Will South vs. East now
The Buffalo NewsKeith McShea is reporting live from Buffalo State, site of tonight's Section VI Class A and B overall boys basketball championships. Monitor the action at the
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