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Felony hearing delayed for arson-double murder suspect

Al-Shariyfa Robinson’s felony hearing for the double murder-arson of two men during a Curtiss Street fire was delayed Friday until Feb. 22. Robinson remains jailed without bail on two counts ... Read More

 

Family withdraws lawsuit in death of student at Tralf

A lawsuit filed by the family of a University at Buffalo medical resident who fell to his death at a downtown nightclub is being withdrawn.Rajan Verma, 28, died after he lost his balance and fell... Read More

 

Tribute program to honor Sister Karen Klimczak

A tribute in honor of Sister Karen Klimczak, who founded Peaceprints of Western New York, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Bissonette House, 335 Grider St.Events will include a proclamation... Read More

 

Buffalo woman pleads innocent in murder of Cheektowaga businessman

A Buffalo woman pleaded not guilty Friday when she was arraigned in State Supreme Court on a murder charge in connection with the death of a Cheektowaga businessman in November.Debra Haynes-Thomas, ... Read More

 

Biden appears with Cuomo to push family leave measure

ALBANY – Vice President Biden appeared – again – with Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Friday in their latest joint venture: pressing for passage of an employee-funded family leave... Read More

 

Buffalo Teachers Union rejects offer

The Buffalo Teachers Union unanimously rejected the Board of Education’s latest contract proposal, which called for a 10 percent increase in teacher salaries.The BTF called the... Read More

 

Coloring isn’t just for kids

Stressed out? Can’t sleep? Try some Mac and Cheese.No, not the fattening food. The Crayola crayon. It’s a bright, cheery orange yellow. And while you’re at it, try some Magenta,... Read More

 

Amherst police sound alert on man who tried to lure girl into car

Amherst police are alerting the community that a 14-year-old girl reportedly was approached by a man Thursday afternoon in the Burroughs Drive area of Snyder.The man attempted to coax the girl into ... Read More

 

Local play gets a shot at N.Y. City

Buffalo playwright's show gets closer to New York City production.... Read More

 

Could ‘common tern’ concern stop project to dry up Niagara Falls?

Remember when the common tern was blamed for stopping construction of a signature bridge between Buffalo and Fort Erie, Ont.?Well, a lot of birds fly around Niagara Falls. Many nest in the small... Read More

 

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