Ray Marks

The threat of Asian carp entering the Great Lakes, including Lake Erie and possibly destroying a multi-million dollar fishery, may be impossible to stop.  WBFO News contributor Ray Marks spoke with one expert who has followed the issue for over 10 years.  Tom Marks -- no relations to Ray Marks  --  is director of the New York State Great Lakes Sports Fishing Council.

For veterans who have served their country there is a unique form of therapy.  It is helping them heal from the pains of war. 

WBFO News contributor Ray Marks tells us about “Project Healing Waters” and talks to those involved with the project across the Western New York Region.

Back in the 70’s Lake Erie was called a dead lake because of pollution that resulted in little or no oxygen in a large part of the lake.

Today the lake is in declining health again from a number of sources. WBFO contributor Ray Marks takes a look at the issue.

The Jamestown Prendergast library system --  which serves Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties -- has a brand new director.   WBFO News contributor Ray Marks traveled to the Southern Tier and sat down with Linda Mielke, who comes to Western New York from California -- where she held a similar position.

An entrepreneur in Olean is proposing to open a gun and ammunition shop near Olean Middle School on Wayne Street.  But opposition is mounting.  

WBFO News contributor Ray Marks traveled to Olean and has learned the plan could be put on hold because of the possible impact on the neighborhood.

The City of Buffalo hasn't had a rezoning plan since 1951 -- but now that's all about to change with the unveiling of Mayor Bryown Brown's future development plan.

WBFO News contributor Ray Mark's was among hundreds who attended a planning day at Erie Community College's Downtown Campus.