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Federal court marks 10th anniversary of civil case resolution program

When you think of lawyers and lawsuits, images of courtroom confrontations and conflict tend to follow.Even in civil suits, where the stakes may not be as high, it’s not uncommon to see... Read More

 

Ahold closing two local warehouses, eliminating 600 jobs

Ahold USA plans to close its warehouses in Lancaster and Cheektowaga, eliminating 600 jobs by August, the supermarket company said Thursday.Ahold, which used to own Tops Friendly Markets, is... Read More

 

Foreign reporters are told of how Buffalo welcomes newcomers

A dozen foreign reporters – from as far away as Germany, Russia and Hong Kong – quizzed Mayor Byron W. Brown on Thursday about the city’s attitude toward refugees.The... Read More

 

Warsaw man pleads to violent assault

WARSAW – Eric J. Cushman, 44, of Warsaw who served almost 14 years in state prison on a first-degree robbery conviction, faces a return to prison when he is sentenced by Wyoming County Judge ... Read More

 

Ahold USA to close Lancaster, Cheektowaga warehouses, eliminating 600 jobs

Ahold USA plans to close its warehouses in Lancaster and Cheektowaga, eliminating 600 jobs by August, the supermarket company said Thursday.Ahold, which used to own Tops Friendly Markets, is... Read More

 

Buffalo development agency expected to support loan for Phoenix Brewery Apartments project

The Buffalo Urban Development Corp. is expected to back a $750,000 loan to developer Nick Sinatra for his Phoenix Brewery Apartments project at 835 Washington St., after a key committee and a... Read More

 

Man pleads guilty to drug felony, reckless endangerment

LOCKPORT – A Niagara Falls man who had narcotics in his vehicle when police stopped it pleaded guilty to two felonies Thursday in Niagara County Court.Marcus A. Owens, 28, of Mackenna Avenue,... Read More

 

Winter weather advisory extended through 6 a.m. Friday

Snow, freezing rain possible throughout much of Western New York.... Read More

 

Erie County comptroller is cited for ethics violation

Erie County Comptroller Stefan I. Mychajliw violated the county’s ethics laws when he asked county-connected businessmen to cover nearly $12,000 in tuition and travel costs so he could... Read More

 

Fight is on over fate of Bachelor Apartments

A developer says an historic downtown apartment building built in 1886 must be torn down to build a planned $75 million, 12-story development.The Buffalo Preservation Board says the occupied, four-... Read More

 

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