Chris Jamele

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Unwanted prescription drugs are destroyed
10:17 am
Sun March 31, 2013

Lockport receives full-time drug drop off box

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The success of drug drop off programs in the City of Lockport has led to the permanent installation of a drop off box.

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No injuries reported amongst the 5 hikers
9:57 am
Sun March 31, 2013

Rescue crews assist hikers in Niagara Gorge

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Niagara Falls near the gorge hiking area

Rescue crews were called to aid a group of hikers in the Niagara Gorge on Saturday afternoon.

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Study focused partly on surgical procedures
10:10 am
Sat March 30, 2013

Hospital infection rates high in WNY

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A report compiled by Univera Healthcare indicates that infection rates in Western New York hospitals remain high.

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Victim was born in Jamestown
10:14 am
Sun March 24, 2013

Marine killed in training accident has local ties

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The funeral services for a Jamestown native killed in a military training accident last week have been scheduled for April first.

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Investors plan recreational agenda for silo
9:29 am
Sun March 24, 2013

Silo site climbing into relevance

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Buffalo's Grain Elevators

At least one of Buffalo's historic grain elevators could soon be coming back to life.

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Child died under boyfriend's watch
11:14 am
Sat March 23, 2013

Babysitter pleads not guilty in child's death

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A not guilty plea has been entered in the case against a babysitter in the death of a toddler.

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Residents plan further action against construction
10:55 am
Sat March 23, 2013

Embattled Amherst hotel plan gets Board approval

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Town of Amherst

The Amherst Town Board and Industrial Development Agency have given final approval to the much criticized construction of a hotel on Main Street in Snyder.

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Charges in arrest tossed out in court
10:30 am
Sat March 23, 2013

NFTA officers facing lawsuit in arrest

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Preparations are being made by an anti-war protestor to sue a pair of Niagara Frontier Transportation officers.

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Two provisions of new law are enacted
10:36 am
Sat March 16, 2013

Gun control laws take effect this weekend

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This weekend marks significant steps in the implementation of New York State's controversial SAFE Act.

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Report found on state's Education website
10:30 am
Sat March 16, 2013

Progress report on Buffalo Schools finally published

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Buffalo Public Schools Superintendent Pamela Brown

Superintendent Pamela Brown announced the release of the Buffalo Public Schools progress report at a news conference on Friday.

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The union will soon meet with City Hall
10:16 am
Sat March 16, 2013

Firefighters protest lack of contract

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The Irish Center in South Buffalo was the site for a protest by Buffalo Firefighters on Friday.

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Politics
10:31 am
Mon March 11, 2013

Press Pass: City Hall spat over capital budget

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WBFo'S Chris Jamele & Artvoice editor Geoff Kelly

This year's race for City Hall could be heating up in coming days. There is also a new battle brewing inside City Hall. Those are the topics on WBFO'S Press Pass conversation with Chris Jamele and Artvoice editor Geoff Kelly. 

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College assistance plan is meeting resistance
10:30 am
Sun March 10, 2013

Silver promotes tapping into TAP for immigrants

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Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is proposing tuition assistance for illegal immigrants in New York State.

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Company accused of false emission records
10:23 am
Sat March 9, 2013

EPA argues against Tonawanda Coke reports

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Accusations of excessive toxic emissions by Tonawanda Coke were played out in federal court on Friday.

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Preservation group questions boat storage site
10:11 am
Sat March 9, 2013

Studies could stall Maid of the Mist construction

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Construction of storage facilities for the Maid of the Mist boats could be facing unexpected delays.

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Judge rules for demolition to continue
9:43 am
Sat March 9, 2013

Bethlehem building coming down

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Demolition crews were back to work at the Bethlehem Steel administration building in Lackawanna on Friday evening.

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Abuse of minor occurred last year
9:32 am
Sat March 9, 2013

School bus driver faces sex charges

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A Chautauqua County man has been arrested, facing charges in the sexual abuse of a minor.

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Freezing precipitation coated roadways
10:34 am
Sun March 3, 2013

Slick roads lead to morning accidents

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Highway authorities have reported numerous accidents throughout the early morning hours on Sunday.

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Dunkirk Police are investigating the scene
10:26 am
Sun March 3, 2013

Freight train strikes, kills man

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Dunkirk Police are investigating a fatal train accident that took the life of a pedestrian early on Saturday.

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Warming shelters are provided for homeless
10:22 am
Sun March 3, 2013

Code Blue issued for Sunday night

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As tonight's temperatures are predicted to dip into the teens, the Buffalo City Mission is issuing a "Code Blue" for tonight.

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Crowds fill Old First Ward
10:13 am
Sun March 3, 2013

Shamrock Run draws record numbers

A record number of green-clad runners took part in the Shamrock Run on Saturday.

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Heists were attempted near UB campus
10:31 am
Sat March 2, 2013

Man pleads guilty to robbery attempts

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Guilty pleas have been made in a pair of robbery attempts last fall near UB's South Campus.

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Deposits for loans were stolen
10:23 am
Sat March 2, 2013

Man indicted in loan caper

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A fraudulent loan scheme has led to the indictment of a local man.

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Runners and hockey fans will fill downtown
10:10 am
Sat March 2, 2013

Sports convergence could snarl traffic for hockey fans

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Fans coming into the city for the Buffalo Sabres' game this afternoon could find parking at a premium.

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Activists argue for value of lost houses
10:21 am
Sun February 24, 2013

Demolitions along Busti Avenue underway

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Peace Bridge

The demolitions of homes along Busti Avenue for the expansion of the Peace Bridge Plaza began on Saturday.

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Guns collected in Falls and Lockport
9:58 am
Sun February 24, 2013

Gun Buybacks in Niagara County reduce firearms

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Gun buyback program

Gun buyback programs were offered in Niagara County for the first time on Saturday.

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Blaze erupts in Cazenovia Street home
11:22 am
Sat February 23, 2013

South Buffalo blaze scorches three homes

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Buffalo Fire Departmetn

Buffalo firefighters responded to a blaze in South Buffalo Sunday morning.

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BB gun found in backpack
9:49 am
Sat February 23, 2013

Student suspended for bringing gun to school

A student has been suspended from a Batavia middle school for bringing a BB gun to the school.

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Victim in fatal tragedy is identified
9:35 am
Sun February 17, 2013

Focus turns to parents in fatal sledding accident

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Jamestown Police are continuing to investigate an accident that took the life of a 5-year-old girl on Friday evening.

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Estranged wife files charges after contact
9:29 am
Sun February 17, 2013

Local politician facing harassment charge

A local political figure was arrested this weekend after attempting to contact his wife.

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