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10:29 am
Wed February 27, 2013

Event examines ACA's impact on med students

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Dr. Phil Glick

When Dr. Philip Glick gathers for early morning Grand Rounds Thursday, he will be engaging with UB medical students, residents, faculty and practicing physicians. But they won't be reviewing the particular ailments of a current patient, or the latest health science research. Instead, they will examine the Affordable Care Act. 

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10:28 am
Wed February 27, 2013

Olean General faces lawsuits over possible hepatitis infections

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Olean General Hospital

Three former patients have filed a lawsuit against Olean General Hospital, claiming they were infected with hepatitis after the hospital reused insulin pens.

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9:56 am
Wed February 27, 2013

Kenmore Mercy Hospital nurses working without a contract

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Kenmore Mercy nurses hold informational picket

It's back to the bargaining table Wednesday for Kenmore Mercy Hospital and the union representing its Registered Nurses. The nurses voted down their latest offer and are working without a contract.  

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4:10 pm
Tue February 26, 2013

EPA lends support to some WNY communites

Three Western New York communities are to receive technical assistance from The Environmental Protection Agency through workshops on developing sustainable growth.

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5:48 pm
Mon February 25, 2013

Report of gun on UB South campus

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UB South Campus

The University at Buffalo Police are investigating a report that a man pulled out what appeared to be a handgun in the Clark Hall gym following a dispute over a pick-up basketball game Monday.

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1:11 pm
Mon February 25, 2013

Young boy pulled from Buffalo fire dies

A 3-year-old boy was who was pulled out of his burning Buffalo home last Friday has died.

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1:10 pm
Mon February 25, 2013

Advocates say NY minimum wage falls short of cost of living

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Transportation Aides of Buffalo President Betty Martin speaking at the downtown rally.

State Senator Timothy Kennedy joined about a dozen community activists in downtown Buffalo Monday morning to call on Albany to raise the state's minimum wage.

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7:18 am
Mon February 25, 2013

Press Pass: WNY's most influential people

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Carl Paladino

Business First created a buzz when it placed developer Carl Paladino at the top of its list of the area's most influential people. In this week's Press Pass, Jim Fink provides background into how his magazine compiled the list. 

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6:30 am
Mon February 25, 2013

State's energy wars

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State budget fights wax and wane with the time of year, but the state's energy wars continue year-round.

WBFO'S Mike Desmond reports on NYS energy wars

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6:00 am
Mon February 25, 2013

City focused on parks reconstruction

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Marcy Casino

The City of Buffalo parks office is already preparing for the summer season, with construction projects in the works.

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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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