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Friday, February 27, 2009
Hometown News: UB Tops Local College Fundraising
The University of Buffalo raised more money last year than any other Western New York higher-education facility. A survey by the Council for Aid to Education shows that UB received 34-point-one-million dollars in contributions for fiscal year 2008. The universityhas 28-thousand full and part-time students. Canisuis College came in second with eleven-point-eight-million, and St. Bonaventure University raised ten-point-nine-million.
HTN: Rehab Set for Former Stadium Site
17 years ago, the federal government approved two-million dollars for the Johnnie B. Wiley Amateur Athletic Sports Pavilion, on the site of the old War Memorial Stadium. Finally, the city is about to spend the money on the worn-down facility, which is located in one of the neediest neighborhoods in Buffalo. The decision has come 18 months after the Department of Housing and Urban Development notified Mayor Brown's office of the available money. An agreement was reached on how to spend the two-million at a February 17th meeting.
HTN: FBI Agent Recovering
An FBI agent is recovering after being wounded by friendly fire during a drug bust Thursday. Authorities say the agent was hit in the shoulder and sustained non-life threatening injuries. The FBI was helping to round up drug trafficking suspects at about 6 AM Thursday on Coit Street when the agent was shot. More than two dozen suspects were picked up in the sweep, including former local high school basketball star Damone Brown.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Flight 3407: News Summary
A group of families who lost loved ones in past plane crashes have banded together to back a lawsuit against the federal government. The action was filed Tuesday in an attempt to force the FAA to take action on safety recommendations as opposed to sitting on them for years. Former Department of Transportation head Mary Schiavo appeared in Buffalo yesterday.
National Air Disaster Alliance [[ NADA ]] members say they fear the crash of Flight 3407 might have been prevented if the FAA had taken action on safety recommendations that were made 15 years ago.
Neighbors to the crash site of Flight 3407 in Clarence Center have begun returning to their homes. About a dozen neighbors were evacuated after the fiery crash while cleanup operations began. Residents were allowed to return yesterday, but local officials say it may take a few days for all to come back.
National Air Disaster Alliance [[ NADA ]] members say they fear the crash of Flight 3407 might have been prevented if the FAA had taken action on safety recommendations that were made 15 years ago.
Neighbors to the crash site of Flight 3407 in Clarence Center have begun returning to their homes. About a dozen neighbors were evacuated after the fiery crash while cleanup operations began. Residents were allowed to return yesterday, but local officials say it may take a few days for all to come back.
Hometown News: FBI Agent Accidentally Shot
An apparently accidental shooting of one FBI agent by another early this morning. The Bureau was involved in a roundup of East Side drug trafficking suspects. Investigators believe the the victim was was wounded by another law enforcement officer, possibly an FBI agent. Police would not reveal the identity of the agent, who was listed in stable condition after being shot while trying to make an arrest on Coit Street. The agent was treated by an FBI SWAT medic, and taken to ECMC.
Hometown News: FBI Agent Accidentally Shot
An apparently accidental shooting of one FBI agent by another early this morning. The Bureau was involved in a roundup of East Side drug trafficking suspects. Investigators believe the the victim was was wounded by another law enforcement officer, possibly an FBI agent. Police would not reveal the identity of the agent, who was listed in stable condition after being shot while trying to make an arrest on Coit Street. The agent was treated by an FBI SWAT medic, and taken to ECMC.
HTN: County Battle Brews Anew
County Executive Collins and the County Legislature are battling again. This time, it's over a $90,000 dollar contract awarded to Volland Electric, a company partially owned by Collins. The deal was approved by the Department of Purchase and given to the Erie County Control Board for approval, without coming before the legislature. The Democratic majority there insists any contract that size should have been run by their body. But the Collins' administration insists that the County Charter does not require it, and that Volland won the business with a sealed low bid.
HTN: Buffalo Schools to get Late Start
Buffalo Schools will begin the 2009-10 school year on September 9th, one week after most suburban districts will start. The Buffalo Teachers Federation rejected a proposal to hold classes before Labor Day. Other districts are starting the week before because of the late holiday this year.
Hometown Sports: Bills Cut Two Vets
The Bills will release two former starters as they get ready for the free agent season. Offensive guard Derrick Dockery and tight end Robert Royal have been informed that they will be cut. That frees up about $8 million under the salary cap.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
BuffaloStyle 2/21/09
This week on Buffalostyle we are joined by some WNY citizens undertaking a project to help our community move past the Flight 3407 tragedy. Hear about this heartfelt, Love Knows No Boundaries project
Hometown News: Lawsuit in Wake of Flight 3407
A national air safety group is suing the US Department of Transportation in the wake of the crash of flight 3407. Mary Schiavo, the former Inspector General of the DOT and Donald McCune, a retired commercial airline captain, are in Buffalo this afternoon. The suit does not seek monetary damages, but rather to compel the DOT and FAA to take action regarding the safety of planes in icy weather.
HTN: Fatal Beating in Buffalo
A Buffalo man died Tuesday in the Trauma Intensive Care Unit at ECMC after he was beaten in his home. Police say 43-year-old Charles Brackett was attacked early Monday morning in his Landon Street residence. He was beaten about the head and body. The investigation continues.
HTN: Guilty Plea in Hate Crime
A Buffalo man has pleaded guilty to a hate crime for burning a cross on the front lawn of an inter-racial couple. Prosecutors say 41-year-old Donald Napierala admitted to two charges. Police say Napierala burned the four foot high cross in the early morning hours of July 7th at the victim's South Park Avenue home. He faces three-and-a-half to seven years behind bars when sentenced in April.
HTN: Sentence in Two City Shootings
A Buffalo gunman who shot two business owners early last year will spend 18 years behind bars. Prosecutors say 21-year-old Daniel Dozier was handed that sentence Tuesday after pleading guilty to attempted murder charges. Dozier tried to withdraw his plea, but the judge refused. Dozier was arrested for shooting and paralyzing "Aunt Betty " restaurant owner Artis Paul on January 12th of last year. Then on February 27th he shot and injured the owner of an Auburn Street deli. Authorities still do not have a motive for the shootings.
HTN: Stimulus Dollars for Our Area
Erie County will get eight-point-seven-million dollars in federal stimulus money, and Niagara County will be getting five-point-three-million dollars. Major construction projects to be addressed include the Cedar Street bridge over Tonawanda Creek, phase two of the streets at the Erie Canal Harbor, and repairs to portions of Maple Road. Governor Paterson says it's use it or lose it.
Hometown Sports: Lalime Out Sick
The Sabres goaltending problem may be turning into a full-out crisis. Channel 2 is reporting that Patrick Lalime missed practice because of illness. Starter Ryan Miller is already hurt. 20 year-old Jhonas Enroth, who has never played a game in the NHL, may have to go against the Carolina Hurricanes Thursday night.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Good Morning Buffalo: Live from the White House
Fox News Radio White House Correspondent Rich Johnson talks to Loraine and Tom about tonight's Joint Session speech.
Flight 3407: News Summary
Students went back to class for the first time yesterday since the crash of Flight 3407. Teachers are talking about the crash if their students want to, but are also on the lookout for those struggling with the aftershock.
Residents are beginning to return to their homes in the neighborhood impacted by the crash. Clarence Officials say 12 families who were evacuated can move back into their Long Street homes beginning today.
A house on Long Street next to the crash site is being demolished, after being declared unsafe because the plane clipped it on impact.
Black and white ribbons circle trees and utility poles and serve as reminders of the 50 people lost.
Residents are beginning to return to their homes in the neighborhood impacted by the crash. Clarence Officials say 12 families who were evacuated can move back into their Long Street homes beginning today.
A house on Long Street next to the crash site is being demolished, after being declared unsafe because the plane clipped it on impact.
Black and white ribbons circle trees and utility poles and serve as reminders of the 50 people lost.
HTN: New Owner Says Labatt USA to Stay
The new owners of Labatt USA have vowed to keep the company's offices in Buffalo, and also hope to grow its employment. New York City-based KPS Capital partners bought Labatt USA, as well as High Falls Brewing Co. in Rochester, from InBev, the parent company of Anheuser-Busch. Labatt USA handles the importing and marketing of Labatt's Blue and other Canadian brands. The US Justice Department has required InBev to divest Labatt USA in order to complete its acquisition of Anheuser-Busch.
HTN: Waterfront War over Hotel Design
The waterfront development war over a new hotel goes on and on. More than two months after their proposal was turned down, Paul Ciminelli and Mark Hamister are upset about how City Hall chose their competitors. A plan submitted by former City Council President James Pitts was accepted, but is now going through significant changes after complaints about a "suburban style" design. The defeated developers say that the Pitts group is now submitting new designs that violate height restrictions that were used to eliminate the Ciminelli-Hamister plan.
HTN: No Tax Break in County
County Executive Chris Collins says that taxpayers shouldn't expect any breaks on property taxes, despite new money from the federal stimulus. Erie County will get about $900,000 a week for Medicaid relief; that's about 23-percent of its total burden for the low-income medical insurance program.
HTN: Paterson to Appoint New Judge
Gov. Paterson has to appoint a new State Supreme Court justice after Joseph Makowski resigned in a scandal involving DWI charges against a prosecutor friend of his. A third seat on the Court will now appear on this November's ballot. Paterson spokesman Morgan Hook said the governor will fill the vacancy in the interim, possibly in the spring.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Good Morning Buffalo: Oscars Recap
WECK Movie Critic Michael Calleri breaks down last night's winners and losers.
GMB: Mardi Gras
Loraine and Tom talk to Lagniappe's Restaurant's Chris Silverstein about Fat Tuesday.
Hometown News: Flight 3407 News Summary
The safety of turboprops in cold weather is being debated in the wake of the Flight 3407 crash. A gap in federal regulations allows turboprop planes to be flown without ever being certified as safe in the most dangerous icy conditions. Pilots and aviation experts are angry about what they call the FAA's "industry-influenced" inattention. Over the last 12 years, the FAA has left the issue of cold weather flying in the hands of a 55-member committee consisting largely of men and women in the aviation industry.
Three members of a Kansas church didn't get much of a chance to protest the funeral of a flight 3407 victim. The protestors only lasted a few minutes outside the memorial service for human rights advocate Allison Des Forges, near the University of Buffalo's South campus. Dozens of counter demonstrators, holding white flags and banners surrounded the trio, in an effort to shield mourners from the protestors. Earlier Sunday, the three protestors from the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kansas attempted to spread their anti-gay message in Clarence Center. Again, they were met with counter demonstrators. The Kansas group has made national headlines for protesting the funerals of American military members killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Clarence neighborhood residents were supposed to return to their homes this weekend, but that move has been delayed until tomorrow. Officials say the crash cleanup was slowed because of weather conditions. More soil needs to be removed because of possible contamination from the plane's fuel.
Flags at all state offices will be at half staff today to honor the victims of Flight 3407.
Three members of a Kansas church didn't get much of a chance to protest the funeral of a flight 3407 victim. The protestors only lasted a few minutes outside the memorial service for human rights advocate Allison Des Forges, near the University of Buffalo's South campus. Dozens of counter demonstrators, holding white flags and banners surrounded the trio, in an effort to shield mourners from the protestors. Earlier Sunday, the three protestors from the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kansas attempted to spread their anti-gay message in Clarence Center. Again, they were met with counter demonstrators. The Kansas group has made national headlines for protesting the funerals of American military members killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Clarence neighborhood residents were supposed to return to their homes this weekend, but that move has been delayed until tomorrow. Officials say the crash cleanup was slowed because of weather conditions. More soil needs to be removed because of possible contamination from the plane's fuel.
Flags at all state offices will be at half staff today to honor the victims of Flight 3407.
HTN: History of Violence in OP Case
Police reports show the relationship between Muzzammil and Aasiya Hassan may have been violent before Muzzammil allegedly beheaded Aasiya. She had gone to authorities in two different states. Police were called to the Orchard Park home over a dozen times for domestic issues dating back two years. The abuse, as noted in police reports, ranged from "restrictive control" to outbursts of violence like a black eye or fat lip.
Delphi retirees, including those from the Lockport plant, will be represented in US Bankruptcy Court tomorrow in a challenge to the company's plans to scrap thir health and life insurance. Bill Stachowski, versed in retirement law as part of his duties on the State Senate Commerce Committee, says he'll be watching.
HTN: Two Local Breweries Sold
A New York City-based private equity firm will buy Buffalo-based Labatt USA and Rochester's High Falls Brewing. The U.S. Department of Justice required InBev to divest itself of Labatt's in order to complete its acquisition of Anheuser-Busch. High Falls brews Genesee beer.
HTN: Frozen Potato Recall
Tops Friendly Markets has removed three Simply Potatoes products from shelves in response to a voluntary recall issued by Northern Star Co. The store has pulled the Shredded Hash Browns, Southwest Style Hash Browns and Red Potato Wedges products. The items are part of a recall stemming from a Minnesota Department of Agriculture sample testing that showed positive for listeria. No illnesses have been reported so far. Customers can call Northern Star Co. at 1-800-228-8015 with questions. Those who have purchased the recalled products can return them to Tops Markets for a full refund.
Hometown Sports: Miller Out
Sabre Goalie Ryan Miller is out indefinitely with a high left ankle sprain. Patrick Lalime is getting the starter's slot until further notice, with rookie Jhonas Enroth headed here from Portland to be the backup. Lalime will be in the crease tomorrow night when Buffalo hosts Anaheim.
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