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Board names 3 superintendent candidates

Wed, 23 May 2012 22:23:53 GMT

The Buffalo School Board is down to three finalists for the superintendent's job. They're revealing the names of those finalists at City Hall.

Olean rejects contract with bus company

Wed, 23 May 2012 21:46:12 GMT

The brakes are screeching on a new contract for public buses in Olean.

Sen: 70 percent avoid anti-DWI device

Wed, 23 May 2012 20:21:29 GMT

State Sen. Charles Fuschillo says a state survey finds 70 percent of people convicted of drunken driving aren't using a required ignition interlock system that detects alcohol.

Jacobs aims to improve DMV experience

Tue, 22 May 2012 03:22:34 GMT

Have you ever had a bad experience with customer service at the DMV?

Buffalo sets forth new tow truck law

Fri, 18 May 2012 22:03:46 GMT

The City of Buffalo is implementing a new nine-point law, aimed at stopping the "turf wars" between towing companies.

Defense Authorization Act vote

Fri, 18 May 2012 08:55:42 GMT

On Friday, the House is set to vote on an act that could save hundreds of local job

Gov ends fingerprinting for Food Stamps

Fri, 18 May 2012 02:53:03 GMT

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is ending the finger printing of recipients seeking Food Stamps.

Court:town prayer violated Constitution

Thu, 17 May 2012 22:18:59 GMT

An upstate New York town violated the constitutional ban against favoring one religion over another by opening nearly every meeting over an 11-year span with prayers that stressed Christianity, a federal court of appeals ruled Thursday.

Land bank to help deal with vacancies

Thu, 17 May 2012 21:56:00 GMT

The three cities of Erie County now have a new tool to keep vacant properties from turning into eyesores.

NY Senate passes bill for disabled

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:53:54 GMT

The New York Senate has approved legislation proposed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to create a new state agency meant to better protect about a million New Yorkers with disabilities under state-funded care.