Stranger Danger in West Seneca?

Authorities in West Seneca have issued a warning to residents to be on the lookout for a man who tried to enter a Partridge Lane home on Wednesday. Investigators say a six-year-old boy answered the door and the suspicious man asked that the child let him in. As the child went to get his mother, the man drove off. He is described as a white male with a gray beard, driving a white Ford Ranger pick-up truck with its right brake light out. Anyone who has information is urged to call the West Seneca Police at 674-2280

New Shea's Season

The high-kicking Rockettes return to Shea's as part of the 2008-2009 Broadway series. Other shows will include "Legally Blonde The Musical," "Mamma Mia," "The Wizard of Oz," "A Chorus Line" and "The Color Purple."

Heart and Stroke Center Could be Built

Kaleida Health and ECMC have endorsed a joint proposal to build a heart and stroke center at the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. The cost could reach $150 million, with state official suggesting that funding will be available. We have high rates of heart disease and stroke in our area.

Another Candidate for Rath's Seat

The list of people wanting to run for Mary Lou Rath's seat in the State Legislature continues to grow. Republican Erie County Legislator Mike Ranzenhofer says he's interested. Last weekend, heavyweight boxer Joe Mesi added his name to the list of Democrats who are running.

Beer Delivery...to City Hall!

A case of Labatt beer was delivered to City Hall today. Labatt USA's president Glen Walter delivered the beer to Mayor Byron Brown to mark the change in labeling of Labatt products from Norwalk, CT to Buffalo, NY. The new labels will be in retail stores later this spring.

Fatal Clarence Accident

An accident on Main Street in Clarence shut down traffic at Sheridan Drive this morning, when a man drove his pickup truck into a pole near Shimmerville Road. James Sklener of Corfu was airlifted by Mercy Flight to ECMC, and was pronounced dead at the hospital. NYSEG crews worked to restore power to several homes and businesses who were left without power from the accident.

Buffalo Tops for the Arts

Buffalo has been ranked the number-one arts destination for mid-sized cities by "American Style" Magazine. An upcoming issue of the magazine will focus on such attractions as the Albright-Knox and Artspace Buffalo. Last year the city was ranked 14th.

New York Has a Budget

New York State has a new budget that's four-point-nine-percent higher than last year, with about 300-million dollars less for Upstate then originally proposed by Elliot Spitzer. The budget increases state aid to public schools by some 1-point-7-billion dollars, and calls for an increase in the tax on cigarettes by some one-25-a-pack. Critics question if there will be enough revenue to cover costs.

Alfred U Alert Ends

Classes are back in session today, after a toy gun caused a campus lock down at Alfred University on Tuesday. Police identified the student carrying the toy gun, and learned that it was for a campus game of tag. The University is considering prohibiting games of this nature, and President Charles Edmondson stated that the school will not take any chances following the Virginia Tech incident.

New State Budget Pending

The 124-billion-dollar state budget is expected to be approved Wednesday with more than one-point-two-billion-dollars in capital project borrowing. That includes about 47-million-dollars for Advanced Micro Devices. The new budget will raise operating expenses to 80-point-five-billion-dollars, up four-point-five-percen from last year. Although figures have not changed much since meetings began two-weeks ago, congestion pricing has held up the process for the last week.

Warning to Falls Drivers

Police in Niagara Falls have issued a warning to people who use the LaSalle Expressway to be careful after dark because someone is shooting at vehicles. Sixteen cars have been hit so far. It began with damage to parked cars but recently escalated to someone shooting at moving vehicles on the expressway. So far nobody has been injured.

State AG Subpoenas Schools

Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is stepping up his investigation into a practice by upstate school districts that could be costing taxpayers untold dollars. Cuomo's office will send out 70-subpoenas to schools in 17-counties who have placed independent contractors, mainly lawyers, on their payrolls so the contractors can receive benefits, including pensions.

Kevin Everett Plans a Fundraiser

Buffalo Bill Kevin Everett, was supposed to return to Buffalo yesterday to announce a fundraiser for his foundation. But Everett had to cancel after doctors scheduled additional medical procedures after last season's spinal injury. The announcement was still made that Brierwood Country Club will host a tailgate party and golf tournament in July. The Kevin Everett Foundation was founded to help patients with spinal cord injuries.

Here We Go Again with Gas Prices

Another day, another record price for gas! According to the Triple-A, gasoline prices in Western New York are at another all-time high. The latest survey set the average at three-42 a gallon. Gasoline has gone up a nickel over the last two weeks.

Hotel Supervisor Saves a Life

Some people are calling Cathy Masic a hero. On Saturday she pulled a newborn baby out of a toilet at a Niagara Falls Hotel and with help from a 9-1-1 dispatcher brought the baby back to life. Masic is a supervisor at the Quality Hotel and Suites. A 20-year old worker had gone into an unoccupied room and given birth in the bathroom. The child is said to be doing well at Women & Children's Hospital. An investigation is underway concerning charges against the mother.

Woman Due in Court For Allegedly Stabbing Estranged Husband

Police say 28-year-old Pamela Rogers of Lockport will be in court this week after she allegedly stabbed her estranged husband with a knife. They say Rogers was dropping off their four-year-old daughter for a weekend visit when she spotted an unfamiliar car in his driveway. She ran to her car and allegedly grabbed a ten-inch blade. She was arrested later in Lockport.

Joe Mesi Throws Hat in Political Ring

Now there are at least four people interested in running on the Democratic line for Mary Lou Rath's seat in the state Senate. Heavyweight boxer Joe Mesi is the latest to announce. Rath is retiring at the end of the year. At least two Republicans are also interested in running.

Suspect Arraigned In Hit And Run

Seventeen-year-old Ceanna Maybee is in critical condition at ECMC after being struck by a hit and run driver and left in a ditch in Salamanca on Saturday morning. Using pieces of the truck that were left at the scene, police found and arrested 34-year old Albert Covell of Randolph. He was arraigned Sunday on charges of leaving the scene, assault and reckless endangerment. Patti Maybee told the media that her daughter was able to recognize her, but is unable to speak.

Fatal Accident On Bailey Avenue

Police are awaiting autopsy results but they believe a fatal accident Sunday on Bailey and East Ferry where a car hit a building may have been caused by the driver having a heart attack. A passenger in the car was in critical condition last night at Erie County Medical Center.

False Alarm in Southtowns

Late last week the State Police in the Town of Boston issued an alert after some children said they were approached by a "suspicious" man claiming to be looking for his dog. The warning was taken seriously since the description of the man was very close to a man who police in Depew are looking for after he approached a nine-year-old girl earlier in the week. It turns out the man in the Town of Boston went to police and he really was just looking for his lost dog. The case in Depew however remains under investigation.