Thursday, February 12, 2009
HTN: Two Convicted in NF Murder
A Niagara County jury has convicted 22-year-old Paul Osborne and 23-year-old Brandon Dennis for the murder of 24-year-old Niagara Falls resident Donald Paige in August of 2007. The two were convicted on eleven counts of assault, murder, robbery and weapons possession. Dennis and Osborne will be sentenced in April.
HTN: Lockport Honors Fallen Soldier
Lockport is looking to honor its fallen son, Army PFC Albert Jex, who died Monday in a suicide bombing. Mayor Michael Tucker says the city will do whatever it can for the family at the funeral. City flags were lowered to half-staff, and a tree will be planted in Jax's memory at the Lockport Opportunity Project, wehre he was a student.
HTN: paterson Protest NYSEG Hikes
An attempt by New York State Electric and Gas Corporation to hike rates by nearly ten-percent is not sitting well with Governor David Paterson. The Gov says he is disappointed by the request because the company agreed not to raise rates until October. The governor is calling on NYSEG to honor its commitment to New Yorkers. The company wants to boost electric rates by nearly ten-percent and natural gas rates by nearly nine-percent.
Hometown News: Power Outages
24 hours of rapidly changing weather has led to tens of thousands of power outages and school closings this morning. Here are the latest power numbers: National Grid estimates 15,000 without power in Erie County, 3,800 in Chautauqua County, 3,800 in Cattaraugus County, 493 in Allegany County, and 2,800 in Genesee County. NYSEG reports around 28,000 customers without power scattered throughout Western New York. A large concentration appears to be in the Losson Road section of Cheektowaga.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
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BuffaloStyle - 2/7/09
Christina Abt talks to three local bookstore owners about how they have earned their niches.
Hometown News: SPCA Confiscates Animals in South Buffalo
A menagerie of 100 animals ranging from chickens, iguanas, rabbits, ferrets and tarantulas is in the custody of the SPCA after being seized from a small apartment in South Buffalo. George and Ellen Zimmerman protested, explaining they took in animals that people left at their door, and that the couple didn't do anything wrong."
HTN: Lockport Soldier Killed in Iraq
The war in Iraq has claimed the life of a young man from Lockport. Army private 23-year-old Albert Jex was one of four Americans killed in a suicide car bombing in the northern city of Mosul Monday. It was the deadliest attack on U.S. troops in the past nine months. Officials say military vehicles were passing an Iraqi checkpoint when the bomb exploded.
HTN: Is Bufffal a "Miserable" City?
Buffalo has taken another shot from Forbes magazine. The periodical ranks Buffalo eighth in its "Most Miserable List." The rankings analyze commute times, political corruption, pro sports team performance, hazardous waste sites, taxes, unemployment, violent crime and weather. Officials with the Buffalo Niagara Convention and Visitors Bureau are disputing the findings, saying Buffalo is rich with arts and culture, beautiful summers, affordable homes and walkable neighborhoods. Forbes ranked Stockton, California as the most miserable city in the nation.
HTN: Sppeding Up City Demolitions
The wrecking ball could be swinging more often in the city. Officials are weighing a proposal to earmark ten million dollars in state aid to demolish blighted buildings. City Hall says the money will be able to fund the demolition of 680 buildings. Officials say these buildings are the worst of the worst and are safety hazards if they do not come down. City Inspections Chief James Comerford says there are probably five-thousand more buildings which should to be taken down. The Council is expected to approve the 10-million dollar plan next week.
HTN: Local Leaders Plan for Stimulus Dollars
Local leaders have big ideas for the federal economic stimulus package. About 295-million dollars are slated for construction projects at Western New York colleges and universities, while nearly 54-million will be going to the region's K through 12 schools. Transportation and infrastructure will be getting over 86-and-a-half-million, and mass transit will see 74-million dollars. Waste water infrastructure will get over 36-million, while energy infrastructure and "green" jobs will be getting just over a million.
HTN: Loccal Colleges Lauded for Community Service
Eight regional colleges and universities have been recognized by the federal government for community service and learning programs. Daemen College and Niagara University have been listed on the 2008 President's Higher Education Service Honor Roll with Distinction. Niagara County Community College, Canisius College, D'Youville College, Buffalo State College, Fredonia State College and the University of Buffalo all made the Community Service Honor Roll.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Ask the Pro: Creekside Funding
Representatives from the mortgage company discuss home lending in this challenging economy.
Hometown News: Warm Weather, but Wind and Flood Threats
The warmer weather is a nice break from the bitter cold, but it also could melt the snow fast enough to cause some flooding. A flash-flood watch is still in effect for the Cazenovia, Buffalo and Cayuga Creeks through Thursday morning. Forecasters predict some rain will enter the area over the next few days which could make the problem worse. On Sunday, some homes in Elma were flooded out afcter an ice jam backed up the nearby creek.
HTN: Lottery Winner Wants to Share
A Buffalo woman is three million dollars richer thanks to a scratch-off lottery ticket. Lia Gentile struck it rich after buying a "Money, Money, Money" ticket at the B-Kwik Mart on Seneca Street. The 44-year-old immediately split the winnings with her younger sister. Gentile says she plans to save her half of the winnings.
HTN: Fiery Crash in Hamburg
A Hamburg man is in critical condition after being trapped inside his burning vehicle over the weekend. Two town police lieutenants are credited with saving 45-year-old David Morga Sunday night. Authorities say the two lieutenants witnessed the crash at Camp Road and Southwestern Boulevard. Morga suffered burns to 30-percent of his body. The driver of the second car was charged with drunk driving.
HTN: Fridid Winter Breaks Water Mains
Water main breaks were up 55-percent in January compared to the same time last year. Crews made 31 repairs last month, when they only made 20 in January 2008. The weather and the freeze-thaw cycle, which causes the ground to "heave," are being blamed. Buffalo has a 900-mile labyrinth of underground pipes, most of which were installed between 1880 and 1890, or from 1920 to 1930. Some lines even go back as far as the mid-1800s.
HTN: BPO Wins Grammies
Prior to Sunday, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra had never won a single GRAMMY but that all changed at the 2009 awards ceremonies. The orchestra racked up two GRAMMY awards. The BPO won GRAMMYs in the categories of "Best Classical Performance" and "Best Classical Composition" for its piece "John Corigliano: Mr. Tambourine Man - Seven Poems of Bob Dylan." The piece was on the BPO's CD released last year. The group was also up for "Best Engineered CD" for a Respighi music collection. That award went to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Yo-Yo Ma. The winning piece was recorded two springs ago during a series of live concerts at Kleinhans Music Hall. Corigliano took Dylan's words and put them to his own compositions. Vocalist Hila Plitmann sang on the CD.
HTN: BPO Wins Grammies
Prior to Sunday, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra had never won a single GRAMMY but that all changed at the 2009 awards ceremonies. The orchestra racked up two GRAMMY awards. The BPO won GRAMMYs in the categories of "Best Classical Performance" and "Best Classical Composition" for its piece "John Corigliano: Mr. Tambourine Man - Seven Poems of Bob Dylan." The piece was on the BPO's CD released last year. The group was also up for "Best Engineered CD" for a Respighi music collection. That award went to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Yo-Yo Ma. The winning piece was recorded two springs ago during a series of live concerts at Kleinhans Music Hall. Corigliano took Dylan's words and put them to his own compositions. Vocalist Hila Plitmann sang on the CD.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Hometown News: GM Make Take Over Delphi
GM is considering a takeback of its former parts subsidiary Delphi Corp., including its plant in Lockport. GM is worried that its own plants might have to be shut down if Delphi runs short of cash and can no longer supply parts.
HTN: Possible Akron Bank Scam Cited
Newstead and Akron residents should beware of a phone scam. A series of suspicious automated messages, claiming to be from the bank of Akron, appear to be phishing attempts to fraudulently gain personal information. If you receive one, you're asked to call State Police in Clarence at 759-6831.
HTN: Lottery Scratch-Off Millionaire
The latest Lottery millionaire is from Western New York, and she plans to split her 3 million dollars winnings with her sister, who now lives in Pennsylvania. Lisa Gentile bought the winning "Money Money Money" scratch-off ticket at the Bee-Quik on Seneca Street in Buffalo.
HTN: Lake Erie Rescue Costs Thousands
A massive ice rescue on Lake Erie over the weekend has Ohio authorities peeved. The Coast Guard and other rescuers had to use helicopters and airboats to reach 134 fishermen stuck on an ice floe that broke away from the Ohio shoreline. One man fell into the water and later died of an apparent heart attack. The cost of the response is estimated at $20,000. Anglers rescued Saturday probably won't be forced to cover the cost.
HTN: DMV Calls no Longer Toll-Free
Starting this week, you may have to pay to call the DMV. The State Department of Motor Vehicles is eliminating toll free numbers. Commissioner David Swarts, the former Erie County Clerk, announced that the costly 1-800 toll-free numbers are being replaced with toll numbers becsuse of the state's fiscal woes. Customers who dial the 1-800 numbers starting today will be directed to new toll numbers to reach the DMV Call Center for assistance.
Weather Alert: Flash Flood Watch
A Flash Flood Watch in in effect through this afternoon for Northern Erie County, including Cazenovia Creek in West Seneca, Buffalo Creek in Elma, and Cayuga Creek in Lancaster.
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