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Summer literacy program brings fun to summer learning
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Upstairs at Dog Ears Bookstore and Cafe, children in Erie County schools took advantage of the summer literacy program making the often, dreaded summer reading something to look forward to. With funding from the Erie County Youth Bureau and City of Buffalo South District Councilman Christopher...
Airbnb will collect and forward occupancy tax money to Erie County from rental properties
Erie County, N.Y. (WBEN) - Starting this month, anyone renting an Airbnb property in Erie County will now be charged the 3% county occupancy tax or “bed tax” automatically added to the bill.
World War II Warships Getting Major Support From New York State
The Buffalo waterfront is home to three United States Navy Warships, and two of those ships are in serious need of repair. So much so that it wasn't that long ago that they were taking on water, putting them on the verge of sinking. Over the last couple of years,...
Schumer calls for funding boost for national weather agencies
A record number of tornados in the state and other instances of extreme weather has Senator Chuck Schumer calling for $30 million in federal funds for the National Weather Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Schumer was at the National Weather Service center in Cheektowaga Tuesday. He said...
After a summer packed with wild weather, Schumer seeks funding to improve forecasting
In a summer full of natural disasters, including three tornadoes in Erie County, weather information has never been more critical. That idea brought Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer to Buffalo on Tuesday, with a vow to increase federal funding aimed at upgrading the network for tracking major weather events.
Upstate Niagara Cooperative plans to double West Seneca operation
With strong demand for its dairy products like cottage cheese, Greek yogurt and even dips, Upstate Niagara Cooperative wants to double the size of its production capacity in West Seneca with a $150 million investment. And it is hoping the Erie County Industrial Development Agency will provide nearly $10 million...
Three guilty in 2022 Lake View killing to spend more than a decade in prison
After he handed down three lengthy prison sentences Tuesday following an intense, nearly two-hour hearing, Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case said it bluntly: “I can honestly say that this was the worst day of my career.”. On Tuesday in a basement courtroom in front of about 40 people,...
The Editorial Board: DA should review 1960s drug conviction of Geraldine Pointer
A second look is in order. Fifty-seven years ago, Geraldine Pointer was a young mother working at a bookstore that was a hub of civil rights activism for Buffalo’s Black community. She and the store’s owner were arrested and convicted on drug-dealing charges. She lost custody of her five children and served just over two in years in prison before she was released to try to rebuild her life.
Bank wants startup and founders to pay back $635K
M&T Bank is seeking court-ordered repayment of hundreds of thousands of dollars owed by a local startup and its co-founders, according to complaints filed with the state Supreme Court, Erie County. <\p> ShearShare Inc., which provides B2B tools for self-employed stylists, got a $500,000 revolving demand note from M&T on or about Feb. 2, 2023, the complaint said. <\p>
How to plan a low-cost trip to the Erie County Fair for your family
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — If you're planning a trip to the Erie County Fair this year but you're on a budget, I have some ways to save. From taking advantage of different deal days to bringing things with you, there are some cost-effective ways to navigate the fair this year.
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