Chris Jamele http://news.wbfo.org en Holy Angels honors final graduating class http://news.wbfo.org/post/holy-angels-honors-final-graduating-class <p>It will be a very emotional day for current students and alumni of Holy Angels Academy today. Sun, 19 May 2013 14:28:03 +0000 Chris Jamele 33517 at http://news.wbfo.org Holy Angels honors final graduating class Summer travel brings seat belt enforcement effort http://news.wbfo.org/post/summer-travel-brings-seat-belt-enforcement-effort <p>An effort to ensure that local drivers are using their seat belts will soon get underway. Sun, 19 May 2013 14:16:47 +0000 Chris Jamele 33516 at http://news.wbfo.org Summer travel brings seat belt enforcement effort Tolbert announces candidacy in mayoral race http://news.wbfo.org/post/tolbert-announces-candidacy-mayoral-race <p>The mayoral race in Buffalo has gotten a bit more competitive. Sun, 12 May 2013 14:54:31 +0000 Chris Jamele 33319 at http://news.wbfo.org Tolbert announces candidacy in mayoral race Love Canal lawsuit moved to federal court http://news.wbfo.org/post/love-canal-lawsuit-moved-federal-court <p>A recently filed lawsuit connected to Love Canal has been moved from county court to US District Court.</p><p></p><p> Sun, 12 May 2013 14:43:21 +0000 Chris Jamele 33318 at http://news.wbfo.org Love Canal lawsuit moved to federal court Co-founder of landmark eatery dies http://news.wbfo.org/post/co-founder-landmark-eatery-dies <p>One of the founders of the well-known Chef's Restaurant in Buffalo has died.</p><p></p><p> Sun, 12 May 2013 14:33:36 +0000 Chris Jamele 33317 at http://news.wbfo.org Co-founder of landmark eatery dies First phase of new park completed http://news.wbfo.org/post/first-phase-new-park-completed <p>Erie County has added another site to its roster of parks. Sun, 12 May 2013 14:16:51 +0000 Chris Jamele 33316 at http://news.wbfo.org First phase of new park completed Early two-alarm blaze scorches downtown apartment http://news.wbfo.org/post/early-two-alarm-blaze-scorches-downtown-apartment <p>Buffalo firefighters responded to a two-alarm blaze in a downtown neighborhood this morning. Sat, 11 May 2013 14:09:26 +0000 Chris Jamele 33311 at http://news.wbfo.org Early two-alarm blaze scorches downtown apartment Tragic accident takes life of police officer http://news.wbfo.org/post/tragic-accident-takes-life-police-officer <p>A traffic accident Friday afternoon has taken the life of a local police officer. Sat, 04 May 2013 14:55:26 +0000 Chris Jamele 33117 at http://news.wbfo.org Tragic accident takes life of police officer Lawmakers propose end to Public Bridge Authority http://news.wbfo.org/post/lawmakers-propose-end-public-bridge-authority <p>State Assemblyman <a href="http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Sean-Ryan">Sean Ryan</a> was joined by State Senator <a href="http://www.senatormarkgrisanti.com/">Mark Grisanti</a> on Saturday, as the pair announced legislation that would dissolve the bi-national entity that manages the Peace Bridge. Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:27:38 +0000 Chris Jamele 32924 at http://news.wbfo.org Lawmakers propose end to Public Bridge Authority Bills continue addressing team needs in draft http://news.wbfo.org/post/bills-continue-addressing-team-needs-draft <p>The <a href="http://www.buffalobills.com/">Buffalo Bills</a> addressed both sides of the ball on Saturday with selections in the NFL Draft. Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:52:42 +0000 Chris Jamele 32923 at http://news.wbfo.org Bills continue addressing team needs in draft Lawmakers move to abolish bridge authority http://news.wbfo.org/post/lawmakers-move-abolish-bridge-authority <p>A pair of local politicians have proposed legislation that will dissolve the authority that oversees the Peace Bridge. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 15:15:59 +0000 Chris Jamele 32909 at http://news.wbfo.org Lawmakers move to abolish bridge authority Assault case brings prison term http://news.wbfo.org/post/assault-case-brings-prison-term <p>The court case in a brutal assault in the Town of Niagara has resulted in a 5 year state prison sentence. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:03:22 +0000 Chris Jamele 32908 at http://news.wbfo.org Roadwork causes Skyway detour http://news.wbfo.org/post/roadwork-causes-skyway-detour <p>Motorists traveling into the city Saturday from the Southtowns could face a bit of a detour. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:54:19 +0000 Chris Jamele 32907 at http://news.wbfo.org Roadwork causes Skyway detour Press Pass: Buffalo Board of Education races http://news.wbfo.org/post/press-pass-buffalo-board-education-races <p>Election Day for seats on the <a href="http://www.buffaloschools.org/district.cfm?subpage=73">Buffalo Board of Education</a> is quickly approaching.&nbsp; Voters will be making their choices on Tuesday May 7.</p><p></p><p> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:04:52 +0000 Chris Jamele 32707 at http://news.wbfo.org Press Pass: Buffalo Board of Education races County Dems endorse pair for Family Court http://news.wbfo.org/post/county-dems-endorse-pair-family-court <p><a href="http://ecdems.com/">Erie County Democrats</a> have endorsed two candidates for positions with the<a href="http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/8jd/erie/family/"> County's Family Court</a>. Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:32:50 +0000 Chris Jamele 32691 at http://news.wbfo.org County Dems endorse pair for Family Court Boston manhunt forces shift in Sabres' schedule http://news.wbfo.org/post/boston-manhunt-forces-shift-sabres-schedule <p>The manhunt that closed the city of Boston on Friday forced the postponement of the hockey game between the Bruins and the Pittsburgh Penguins until tonight. Sat, 20 Apr 2013 14:14:08 +0000 Chris Jamele 32679 at http://news.wbfo.org Boston manhunt forces shift in Sabres' schedule Guilty plea entered in murder case http://news.wbfo.org/post/guilty-plea-entered-murder-case <p>A guilty plea has been entered in the murder of a North Tonawanda woman. Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:57:16 +0000 Chris Jamele 32678 at http://news.wbfo.org Guilty plea entered in murder case SAFE Act provisions process begins http://news.wbfo.org/post/safe-act-provisions-process-begins <p>Two controversial provisions of New York State's <a href="http://www.governor.ny.gov/nysafeact/gun-reform">SAFE Act</a> will go into effect on Monday, April 15, 2013. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:30:00 +0000 Chris Jamele and WBFO Newsroom 32493 at http://news.wbfo.org SAFE Act provisions process begins Sabres break ground for new HARBORcenter http://news.wbfo.org/post/sabres-break-ground-new-harborcenter <p>The Buffalo Sabres broke ground Saturday in the Webster block of downtown Buffalo for the construction of <a href="http://harborcenter.tumblr.com/">HARBORcenter</a>. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0000 Chris Jamele and WBFO Newsroom 32482 at http://news.wbfo.org Sabres break ground for new HARBORcenter Infant clothing recall over choking threat http://news.wbfo.org/post/infant-clothing-recall-over-choking-threat <p>A potential choking threat has forced the recall of infant clothing.</p><p></p><p> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:29:31 +0000 Chris Jamele 32492 at http://news.wbfo.org Infant clothing recall over choking threat WNY girls learn value in sports http://news.wbfo.org/post/wny-girls-learn-value-sports <p>Approximately 250 potential future female athletes participated in a Western New York Girls in Sports Program on Sunday. Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:16:51 +0000 Chris Jamele 32491 at http://news.wbfo.org WNY girls learn value in sports Rich Products facing lawsuit in E. coli case http://news.wbfo.org/post/rich-products-facing-lawsuit-e-coli-case <p>A lawsuit has been filed against <a href="http://www.richs.com/">Rich Products</a> by a teen who was sickened by <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/">E. coli</a> contamination. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:47:31 +0000 Chris Jamele 32484 at http://news.wbfo.org Investigation sought in gun seizure http://news.wbfo.org/post/investigation-sought-gun-seizure <p>State Assemblyman Ray Walter is urging that an investigation take place regarding the mistaken seizure of an Amherst man's guns. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:35:42 +0000 Chris Jamele 32483 at http://news.wbfo.org Investigation sought in gun seizure Corfu mayor newly seated, nearly ousted http://news.wbfo.org/post/corfu-mayor-newly-seated-nearly-ousted <p>The mayor of a Genesee County community could be facing an ouster. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:09:00 +0000 Chris Jamele 32481 at http://news.wbfo.org Police pursue purse snatchers near Elmwood http://news.wbfo.org/post/police-pursue-purse-snatchers-near-elmwood <p>A pair of recent purse snatchings have Elmwood Village residents on alert. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 13:57:57 +0000 Chris Jamele 32480 at http://news.wbfo.org Police pursue purse snatchers near Elmwood New York AG reviews gun show safety measures http://news.wbfo.org/post/new-york-ag-reviews-gun-show-safety-measures <p><a href="http://www.ag.ny.gov/contact-attorney-general">New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman</a> toured a Rochester gun show on Saturday. Sun, 07 Apr 2013 14:31:29 +0000 Chris Jamele 32285 at http://news.wbfo.org New York AG reviews gun show safety measures UPS employee caught stealing packages http://news.wbfo.org/post/ups-employee-caught-stealing-packages <p>A local UPS worker has been arrested for stealing valuable packages. Sat, 06 Apr 2013 15:15:51 +0000 Chris Jamele 32280 at http://news.wbfo.org Corasanti to be freed next week http://news.wbfo.org/post/corasanti-be-freed-next-week <p>Dr. James Corasanti is scheduled to be released from the county jail in Alden next week after 9 months behind bars. Sat, 06 Apr 2013 14:56:18 +0000 Chris Jamele 32279 at http://news.wbfo.org Corasanti to be freed next week Amherst to rule on food trucks http://news.wbfo.org/post/amherst-rule-food-trucks <p>Legislators in the <a href="http://www.amherst.ny.us/">Town of Amherst</a> will be considering regulations governing the operation of food trucks when they convene this week. Sat, 06 Apr 2013 14:36:06 +0000 Chris Jamele 32278 at http://news.wbfo.org Amherst to rule on food trucks Bills and Sabres shuffle rosters http://news.wbfo.org/post/bills-and-sabres-shuffle-rosters <p>A pair of roster moves have been made by local teams. Sun, 31 Mar 2013 14:35:31 +0000 Chris Jamele 32104 at http://news.wbfo.org Bills and Sabres shuffle rosters