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Lawmakers and operators agree on permit fees
10:37 am
Sat May 25, 2013

Amherst sets food truck guidelines

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Food Truck in Buffalo

The guidelines for operating food trucks in the Town of Amherst have been settled.

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Suspected drug dealer among those arrested
10:32 am
Sat May 25, 2013

Falls drug raid nabs 14

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A  drug raid in Niagara Falls has nabbed a suspected dealer along with 13 other people.

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Buffalo Marathon
9:28 pm
Fri May 24, 2013

Marathon security will be tight

Security will be heightened for Sunday's running of the Buffalo Marathon. 

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3:08 pm
Fri May 24, 2013

Residents affected by Tonawanda Coke pollution urged to come forward

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Tonawanda Coke smoke stacks in the distance from River Road facility, Tonawanda, NY

A major effort is underway to get any citizen who was affected by pollution from Tonawanda Coke to issue an impact statement in court.

WBFO'S Eileen Buckley reports Tonawanda residents urged to send in stories about Tonawanda Coke to judge.

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Local
1:26 pm
Fri May 24, 2013

Boaters asked to be safe and attentive

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It is expected to be a busy Memorial Day weekend on local waterways and boaters are being reminded that the Erie County Sheriff's Department Marine Division will be out in force.

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Local
9:57 am
Fri May 24, 2013

Erie County taps financial markets for big loan

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Erie County Legislature

Erie County's finances are looking a little shaky as it goes into the financial markets for the biggest loan since the fiscally-disastrous days of the "Red-Green" budget. 

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Local
5:00 am
Fri May 24, 2013

Local group looking to take over North Park Theatre after Dipson's exit

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The North Park, opened in 1920, may soon operate under new ownership.

The operator of the historic North Park Theatre in Buffalo says it will cease operating the Hertel Avenue cinema as of June 6. But the theatre may not be closed for very long.

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Local
12:54 pm
Thu May 23, 2013

Sheriff Howard: No edict to deputies on SAFE Act

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Sheriff Timothy Howard clarified his stance on the NY SAFE Act Thursday.

Erie County Sheriff Tim Howard is clarifying his recent comments regarding New York's new gun control law.

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Local
10:27 am
Thu May 23, 2013

Senecas last holdout in casino negotiations with state

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The Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino in one of three facilities the tribe operates in Western New York.

Over the past week, the State of New York has reached casino rights agreements with two Native American tribes: the Oneidas in Central New York and the Mohawks in the North Country. That leaves the Seneca Nation in Western New York as the last remaining tribe whose dispute with the state is still unresolved.

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Local
9:09 am
Thu May 23, 2013

One year later, Niagara County SPCA turnaround

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Erie County SPCA director Barbara Carr

The Niagara County SPCA in Wheatfield has made a 180-degree turnaround following last year's disturbing findings according to Barbara Carr, director of the SPCA of Erie County.

WBFO'S Eileen Buckley reports on major improvements at the Niagara County SPCA a year later.

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Local
11:34 am
Wed May 22, 2013

Drunk driver sentenced to 15 years in crash that killed infant

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Danielle Kellogg was given the maximum sentence in Erie County Court Wednesday morning.

A Brant woman who was impaired by drugs and alcohol when she crashed her SUV into an oncoming car, killing an infant, has been sentenced to 15 years in jail.

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Local
10:30 am
Wed May 22, 2013

State chipping in $5 million for Statler repairs

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Albany is kicking in more than $5 million for the rehab effort of the historic Statler building in downtown Buffalo.

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Local
10:04 am
Wed May 22, 2013

Council approves Brown's budget after minor tweaks

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Buffalo has a budget for the fiscal year starting July 1 with council members making only small changes to Mayor Byron Brown's proposed spending plan.

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Local
9:51 am
Wed May 22, 2013

Cuomo nominates Masiello for seat on Peace Bridge Authority

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Former Buffalo Mayor Anthony Masiello

Governor Cuomo has nominated former Buffalo Mayor Anthony Masiello to a seat on the Peace Bridge Authority.

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Local
5:15 pm
Tue May 21, 2013

FBI seeks additional victims of alleged child abuser

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David Allen Vickers, 49, of Stanley, New York

A Western New York trucker is accused of taking children on trips across the state with the intent to engage in sexual activity with them.

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5:00 pm
Tue May 21, 2013

Republican county lawmakers want hearing on unsecured records, deputy county executive responds

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Erie County Legislature's Minority Caucus

Members of the Erie County Legislature's Minority Caucus are calling for a full investigation into the improper disposal of confidential Social Services documents.

WBFO'S Eileen Buckley reports on mishandled documents.

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