Friday, December 5, 2008
Hometown News: OJ Sentence Could Top 30 Years
O.J. Simpson has been sentenced to prison. Simpson's attorney says the minimum sentence is likely to be nine years if paroled, but the maximum could exceed 30. His sentencing in Las Vegas today stems from his conviction from storming into a hotel room and snatching sports memorabilia he claimed belonged to him. The former Buffalo Bill spoke briefly during his hearing, tearfully pleading his case.
Good Morning Buffalo: TWC Starting News Channel
Robin Wolfgang from Time-Warner talked with Loraine O'Donnell and Tom Donahue about the company's new venture.
BREAKING NEWS: OJ Sentenced to 15 Years Max
O.J. Simpson has been sentenced to a maximum of 15 years in prison. Simpson was found guilty in the armed robbery of two sports memorabilia collectors at the Palace Station hotel and casino. The former Buffalo Bill spoke briefly during his sentencing hearing today in Las Vegas, tearfully pleading his case.
Hometown News: Boy Scout Saves Cemetery
Nichols School sophomore and Boy Scout Joshua Finkelstein will be presented the Jewish Federation's Special Recognition Award. The Troop 156 member initiated a cleanup of Beth Jacob Cemetery for his Eagle Scout Leadership Project. His father, scoutmaster Dr. Mark Finkelstein worked on the cleanup as well. Josh accepted the award at the Federation's annual meeting in the Jewish Community Center's Benderson Building in Getzville last night. The cleanup efforts began last summer and brought out dozens of volunteers from congregants of neighboring churches and temples, as well as Federation board members, who trimmed trees, removed overgrown brush, and picked up garbage. The group also managed to raise and repair several broken headstones, and will finish the project in the near future by installing a new fence. Joshua will complete the Eagle Scout project by taking photos, documenting each gravestone, and transcribing those in Hebrew for the cemetery's records.
HTN: OJ Sentencing Today
O.J. Simpson is about to find out just how much time he'll spend in prison. His sentencing on kidnapping, robbery and other charges stemming from a sports memorabilia heist is underway in Las Vegas. The former Buffalo Bill could get anywhere from six years to life. Prosecutors are asking for 18 years, while Simpson's defense team is hoping for the minimum of six years.
Reason with Scott Leffler
Expat sportswriter Ernie Green, and looking for a hotel at the Inauguration. The Friday Edition.
Good Morning Buffalo: Calleri at the Movies
Michael Calleri's weekly recap of what's on local screens.
Near Miss for UB vs U-Conn
Play-by-play man Josh Whetzel has a recap of Thursday night's game, as the Bulls came within a whisker of shocking the world.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Reason with Scott Leffler - Thu 12/4
Dental floss and the bird wars....one of the more eclectic editions...
Hometown News: Fatal Hit and Run Arrest
A 21-year-old Amherst man was arraigned Thursday morning after a tragic hit and run crash that killed a young Buffalo mother and injured her child. Christopher Tulumello turned himself in and was charged with vehicular manslaughter, vehicular assault, and DWI. Bail was set at $500,000. Defense Attorney Joel Daniels is representing Tulumello. The accident happened around 8:30 pm Wednesday, when 23-year-old Amanda Knowlton was crossing the street at Main and LaSalle with her son. Police say Tulumello sped around several cars, hit the mother and sideswiped the child. Police tracked down Tulumello's truck at an Amherst gas station where it was impounded.
HTN: Falls Officer Arrested
A Niagara Falls police officer has been arrested on charges he bought drugs while on duty and forced women into sex. Federal authorities say 27-year-old Ryan Warme's alleged actions include buying cocaine while in uniform two to five times a week from drug dealers. He is also accused of raping two women and threatening to kill one of the victims. Warme has pleaded not guilty and is being held pending a detention hearing on December 15th.
HTN: Unsafe Toys this Christmas
The New York Public Interest Group wants you to check your holiday list twice to make sure dangerous toys are ruled out. Tracy Shelton with NYPIRG says the group has released it's list of toys which pose choking or chemical hazards. NYPIRG says secret Santas should stay away from the Pony Land scented pony, Littlest Pet Shop Sportiest play pack, the WALL-E Leapster2, and the Disney Fairies Fold-out Chair and Sleeping Pad. The group says toxic chemicals also are a problem, finding a third of the more than 15-hundred toys tested contained high chemical levels. However, the Toy Industry Association calls the report misleading. NYPIRG wants parents to research the toys before they allow their kids to play with them.
HTN: Suing the State over Business Grants
The case of a Western New York citizen who's suing the state over the practice of handing out economic development grants to corporations is heard at State Supreme Court in Albany. Plaintiff's attorney James Ostrowski says the state constitution expressly prohibits the state giving private entities money. Ostrowski says if the lawsuit is successful, it would mark the end of corporate welfare in New York. A motion to dismiss from the defendants was argued Wednesday. The judge in the case has not made a decision on the motion.
HTN: Just Pizza not just in Buffalo?
A Buffalo-based pizzeria chain may be adding locations in Florida and Las Vegas. Locally, Just Pizza operates eleven Western New York locations, plus two satellite "express" locations in downtown Buffalo. The chain has had previous interest from metro areas such as Chicago, San Antonio, and North Carolina. Former Buffalo residents will run the Sarasota and Las Vegas locations, after receiving training here. A new location in Hamburg and a three-year deal with the Buffalo Sabres to sell at HSBC Arena have just been sealed. Just Pizza was founded in 1992.
HTN: First Night Tickets on Sale
The countdown to First Night began Wednesday morning, when details about the 20th annual event were announced. The Buffalo Convention Center will host drug-and-alcohol-free First Night on December 31st from 5 to 10 p.m. New to the lineup are performances by the New England Trampoline Company and the PUSH Physical Theatre. Ticketsto all rides, games, and attractions, are on sale now for eight dollars at all local Wegmans markets, and will be ten dollars at the door. Children two and under are free. Fernbach, Main Place Mall, and Turner ramps will provide free parking.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
GMB: Bryski on Politics
Dr. Bruce Bryski from Buff State talks about Obama's Cabinet picks including Hillary Clinton for Secretary of State.
Hometown News: Casino Layoffs
Seneca Gaming has announced the layoff of 210 employees, blaming a worsening economy. The pink slips affect all three of the company's casinos: Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Salamanca. Seneca Gaming also called for a salary freeze for employees making over 70-thousand-dollars-a-year, suspended yearly bonuses, and is reducing salaries for senior managers and company directors. Seneca Gaming Chairman and Seneca Nation President Barry Snyder said net revenues have dropped over the last several months, both locally and throughout the gambling industry. Some of the country's biggest casinos have reported dismal earnings and announced cutbacks. The company has also suspended work on expansion projects in Buffalo and Salamanca. The company operated 65-hundred slot machines, 140 table games, 800 hotel rooms, and many other amenities as of late August.
HTN: Guilty Pleas in Election Case
Former West Seneca Supervisor Paul Clark has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor violations of election laws. Clark has admitted to not reporting thousands of dollars in contributions and payments from his 2007 campaign for County Executive. Businessman Roger Peck also pleaded guilty in connection with the payments. Prosecutors say Clark did not report ten-thousand dollars in contributions from Peck. That money went to pay a third man, who ran a website disparaging to Clark's political opponent. The DA's office does not expect the men to serve any jail time, and have agreed to drop felony charges.
HTN: Why did Psych Patient Go Missing?
The state Office of Mental Health wants to know how a violent patient went missing from the Buffalo Psychiatric Center. 54-year-old Stephen Moore wandered off the grounds last Tuesday. He was found about 24 hours later on or near the grounds of the facility. Assemblyman Sam Hoyt, whose district includes the Psych Center, wants a report within two weeks so that security concerns can be addressed. Moore was institutionalized for life after decapitating an elderly woman 25 years ago.
HTN: Trees to Families Overseas
Christmas tree farms across Western New York and across the country are pitching in to bring a little holiday cheer to military families here and abroad. Forty-six local trees are going out to military families across the country, while trees from Ohio and Indiana are already on their way to Iraq and other overseas destinations. The Trees for Troops program started in 2005 with the help of Federal Express. Since the program began, over 34-thousand trees have been distributed to families on 40 bases in 17 countries. This year, the program hopes to deliver over 16-thousand trees to 45 U.S. and overseas military bases.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
BuffaloStyle 11/29/08
Christina Abt interviews members of the Old Tyme Hockey League at the new East Aurora Skating Rink. (1 hr)
Hometown News: Collins Battles Lawmakers over Budget
The Erie County Legislature yesterday voted 11-4, mostly along party lines, to approve an amended 2009 budget that eliminates County Executive Chris Collins' proposed property tax and gives more money to culturals. The margin is large enough to override vetoes by Collins, but he says he'll take his pen to funding restorations nonetheless.
HTN: Moulds Cleared in Chippewa Case
Police have cleared former Bills receiver Eric Moulds in connection to an incident outside of Liars nightclub on Chippewa Friday morning. A 30-year-old man reported being assaulted outside the bar, allegedly by Moulds. Witnesses and Moulds talked with police, who now confirm that Moulds was there, but not involved.
HTN: Toronto Businessman Behind Bills Series is Dead
The man behind the move of eight Bills games to Toronto has died just five days before the first regular-season game in the Rogers Centre. Ted Rogers passed away early today after suffering from congestive heart failure for the past few years. Under his leadership, Rogers Communications became a North American leader in wireless, cable, publishing, and broadcasting. The company also owned the Toronto Blue Jays. Rogers ranked second on Canadian Business magazine's list of 100 richest in Canada last year.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Reason with Scott Leffler - Monday 12/1
Scott talks with sports reporter Tim Schmitt about the Bills and Sabres, and discusses the store trampling in New Jersey.
GMB: Michael Calleri at the Movies
A special Monday edition of WECK's weekly movie show after the holiday weekend.
Good Morning Buffalo: Brad Riter Sports Monday
Brad talks about another Bills loss with Loraine O'Donnell and Tom Donahue; wishes there was another topic....
UB Football: Brad Riter with Warde Manuel
Brad Riter spoke with UB Athletic Director Warde Manuel during halftime of the UB/Kent State football game. Here's the link.
Bills Lose to Niners
The Bills blew a chance to keep their playoff chances alive on a dreary day in Orchard Park. WECK's Joe Major has the recap from the Ralph.
The Bills remembered Tim Russert before Sunday's game. The late NBC host now has a place of honor at Ralph Wilson Stadium, as Tim Russert Plaza was dedicated in front of the stadium's main gates. Russert's family was on hand as the Bills called him one of their biggest fans.
The Bills remembered Tim Russert before Sunday's game. The late NBC host now has a place of honor at Ralph Wilson Stadium, as Tim Russert Plaza was dedicated in front of the stadium's main gates. Russert's family was on hand as the Bills called him one of their biggest fans.
Former Bill Accused in Assault
A Buffalo man told police he was punched by a former Buffalo Bill. The player allegedly involved is former receiver Eric Moulds, who played for the Bills for ten years. The alleged victim is a 30-year-old man who was on Chippewa Street early Friday morning. He was treated for facial injuries at the VA Hospital.
Hometown News: Hillary Picked for State
In a press conference this morning, President-elect Barack Obama announced his picks for his National Security team. He began by announcing his choice of New York Senator Hillary Clinton for Secretary of State.
Legislature to Vote on County Budget
County Legislators will convene within the hour to vote on the 2009 budget. The Democratic majority says it will eliminate County Executive Chris Collins' proposed property tax increase, cutting the budget by $8 million dollars to hold the line on taxes. Collins blasted the Democrats for "political gimmicks that shift problems into the future."
Infant Injured in Dog Attack
A three-month-old boy was attacked Sunday afternoon by a Bull Terrier. The boy reportedly suffered injuries from his chest all the way down to his lower abdomen. Tonawanda Police said he underwent emergency surgery at Buffalo Women and Children's Hospital and was transferred to the ICU. The SPCA currently has the dog and another pit bull from the home in custody.
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