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Thursday, March 5, 2009
Hometown News: Paterson Visit
Governor David Paterson yesterday announced his plan to establish a Flight 3407 Memorial Scholarship, to help ensure that the children of the victims of that tragedy will have the financial resources to get a higher education. The scholarship would go to the children and financial dependents of the 50 victims of Flight 3407. The grants could be used for up to four years of undergraduate study at any public or private college in New York State.
The Governor has agreed to take a ten-percent pay cut. The decision came after pressure from residents who pressed him to identify the sacrifices state leaders were making to help close the multi-billion-dollar budget gap. Paterson also agreed to reconsider raises given to top staffers. The governor was in Wstern New York for much of yesterday, including a Town Hall-style meeting in Niagara Falls last night to discuss the 14-billion-dollar state budget deficit and respond to Western New Yorkers' concerns.
The Governor has agreed to take a ten-percent pay cut. The decision came after pressure from residents who pressed him to identify the sacrifices state leaders were making to help close the multi-billion-dollar budget gap. Paterson also agreed to reconsider raises given to top staffers. The governor was in Wstern New York for much of yesterday, including a Town Hall-style meeting in Niagara Falls last night to discuss the 14-billion-dollar state budget deficit and respond to Western New Yorkers' concerns.
HTN: Former Teacher Pleads Guilty
A former South Buffalo Charter School teacher has admitted having sex with a 14-year-old student. 30-year-old Cara Dickey, a mother of three, pleaded guilty to non-forcible sex with the teenaged boy. Rape was charged because of his age. Dickey faces two to five years behind bars when sentenced on April 22nd.
HTN: School Bus Crash in Sanborn
Six children on a Niagara-Wheatfield school district bus were hurt in an accident yesterday afternoon on Saunders Settlement Road. Police say the driver hit another vehicle from behind, and is expected to be charged. The six kids were treated for minor facial injuries. Other children were taken to Sanborn Fire Hall and their parents picked them up.
HTN: School Bus Crash in Sanborn
Six children on a Niagara-Wheatfield school district bus were hurt in an accident yesterday afternoon on Saunders Settlement Road. Police say the driver hit another vehicle from behind, and is expected to be charged. The six kids were treated for minor facial injuries. Other children were taken to Sanborn Fire Hall and their parents picked them up.
HTN: Shamrock Run
The Smith Street entrances to the Niagara Thruway will be blocked off between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. this Saturday for the 31st running of the "Shamrock Run." The 8K race follows a new route this year because of the waterfront construction project. The race starts at noon at Father Conway Park on Louisiana Street, proceeds up Smith to Seneca Street and down Michigan Avenue to the waterfront, finishing back on Louisiana Street. Interested participants can sign up at the Old First Ward Community Center or at www.buffaloshamrockrun.com. Proceeds from the event go to the Old First Ward Community Association to help provide housing and human services to the residents of the Buffalo River Community.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Good Morning Buffalo: Todd Starnes
The Fox News Radio correspondent talks about his new book with Loraine and Tom.
Hometown News: Paterson Visit
Governor David Paterson will be in Buffalo this afternoon to announce the creation of the "Flight 3407 Memorial Scholarship Fund." Everyone on board the flight and one person on the ground was killed when the Continental plane crashed into a home on approach to landing in Buffalo February 12. Paterson will make today's announcement at the University at Buffalo at 3 p.m.
The Governor has offered to meet with leaders of the Seneca Nation to discuss taxing non-Indian cigarette sales. A sit-down is scheduled for this afternoon in Amherst. The two sides have been wrangling since Paterson signed a law to begin collecting the taxes. Yesterday Paterson lashed out at the Senecas, saying they have not been cooperative and did not want to talk. The Governor says the tax-free cigarettes cost the state about one billion dollars in revenues and hurt small businesses who are required to pay taxes.
Paterson will also hold a Town Hall meeting in Niagara Falls this evening.
In the last month, The Governor's approval among his constituents has plummeted. According to a new Marist Poll, just 26-percent of registered voters report the governor is doing either an excellent or good job in office. That's a drop of 20 percentage points since the Marist Poll last asked this question at the end of January. In fact, Governor Paterson's approval rating is the lowest approval rating a New York State governor has received in the Marist Poll's nearly 30-year history of statewide surveys. A majority of registered voters in New York State say they would rather vote for former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani if the election were held today.
The Governor has offered to meet with leaders of the Seneca Nation to discuss taxing non-Indian cigarette sales. A sit-down is scheduled for this afternoon in Amherst. The two sides have been wrangling since Paterson signed a law to begin collecting the taxes. Yesterday Paterson lashed out at the Senecas, saying they have not been cooperative and did not want to talk. The Governor says the tax-free cigarettes cost the state about one billion dollars in revenues and hurt small businesses who are required to pay taxes.
Paterson will also hold a Town Hall meeting in Niagara Falls this evening.
In the last month, The Governor's approval among his constituents has plummeted. According to a new Marist Poll, just 26-percent of registered voters report the governor is doing either an excellent or good job in office. That's a drop of 20 percentage points since the Marist Poll last asked this question at the end of January. In fact, Governor Paterson's approval rating is the lowest approval rating a New York State governor has received in the Marist Poll's nearly 30-year history of statewide surveys. A majority of registered voters in New York State say they would rather vote for former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani if the election were held today.
HTN: Fatal Crash on Transit
A fatal crash on Transit Road last night. A female driver crossed a yellow line and collided with a tractor-trailer. Twenty-one-year-old Kahlea Hendel's car went under the truck and she had to be extricated by Swormville firefighters. She was taken to Millard Suburban Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
HTN: Probation Likely for Former Cop
A former Buffalo police officer will not spend time in jail for hitting his neighbor with a metal rod. Monte Montalvo was sentenced to community service and probation after an August 21st fight outside his Baraga Street home. The 38-year-old was reprimanded by the judge for failing to be a role model as one of the city's few Hispanic officers. Montalvo was found guilty of two misdemeanor charges, but legal troubles are not over for the former officer. He also will stand trial later this month for allegedly molesting a 19-year-old University of Buffalo student. A federal felony handgun charge is also pending.
HTN: Elmwood Village Facelift
The Buffalo Common Council has passed an Elmwood Village development plan. The plan passed yesterday was ten years in the making, and includes new zoning standards for future buildings such as parking lots being restricted to the back of buildings. Upper floors of businesses must be designated for apartments and all projects must be built close to sidewalks.
HTN: State Cuts Breast Surgery Facilities
The New York Department of Health has slashed the number of facilities where it will pay for breast cancer surgery. 14 Western New York hospitals have been removed from the list, including Bertrand Chaffee; Degraff; Buffalo General; Kenmore Mercy; Millard Fillmore Ambulatory Surgery Center; Millard Fillmore - Gates; and St. Joseph’s. A Medicaid reform program put into effect at the beginning of this month states means that New York Medicaid will only pay for surgery at hospitals and surgery centers that perform 30 or more procedures.
Hometown Sports: Sabres Play on Deadline Day
On NHL Trade Deadline Day, the struggling Sabres host the red-hot Montreal Canadiens tonight at HSBC Arena. The Canadiens have won four in a row, while Buffalo has dropped three straight and four of their last five, to drop outside the Eastern Conference playoff race for the time being. On a positive note, Buffalo expects to have leading goal scorer Thomas Vanek back on the ice tonight after he missed nine games with a fractured jaw.
Today is the last day for NHL clubs to make deals. The league trade deadline is at 3 p.m. Eastern. Columbus and Ottawa pulled off the first trade, as the Blue Jackets dealt goaltender Pascal Leclaire and a second-round pick in the 2009 draft to the Senators in exchange for forward Antoine Vermette. Still possibly changing uniforms are defensemen Jay Bouwmeester and Chris Pronger, and forwards Bill Guerin and Olli Jokinen. The Sabres buzz revolves around center Tim Connolly, who will probably either be resigned to a multi-year deal, or dealt away.
Today is the last day for NHL clubs to make deals. The league trade deadline is at 3 p.m. Eastern. Columbus and Ottawa pulled off the first trade, as the Blue Jackets dealt goaltender Pascal Leclaire and a second-round pick in the 2009 draft to the Senators in exchange for forward Antoine Vermette. Still possibly changing uniforms are defensemen Jay Bouwmeester and Chris Pronger, and forwards Bill Guerin and Olli Jokinen. The Sabres buzz revolves around center Tim Connolly, who will probably either be resigned to a multi-year deal, or dealt away.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Ask The Pro: Back to Health w/the Skeleton Crew
Tune in each week as we explore the latest trends in health, chiropractic and wellness with Dr. Darren Bell & Dr. Matthew Misiak.
Hometown News: Collins Company Drops Out
Volland Electric, a company partially owned by Erie County Executive Chris Collins, has pulled out of a county contract for repair work. The Erie County Legislature questioned the timing, bidding process and ethics surrounding the deal. Collins asked Volland to forego any money they have received from the county for work already completed. Collins has also asked any company he holds a stake in to refrain from bidding on county projects, saying he wants to avoid future political attacks. An investigation by Erie County Comptroller Mark Poloncarz is ongoing, with preliminary findings due out sometime today.
HTN: Pawn Shop Owner Pleads
A former pawn shop owner in Buffalo has pleaded guilty to gun charges. 55-year-old Stefan Kary admitted to a misdemeanor charge related to paperwork on gun sales. Prosecutors say Kary's Jewelry and Loan on Bailey Avenue was the source of illegal firearms sales. Investigators say in 2004 a gun was sold to a convicted felon who was working undercover. The business closed its doors early last year.
HTN: Some City Schools Improving
Academic improvements in the Buffalo School District are paying off. Six city schools have now been taken off of New York State's list of badly-underperforming schools. Now, the number of Buffalo schools under review is just ten. No other Buffalo Niagara region schools are on the list. Those Buffalo schools improved in areas like English and math test scores. Officials say the improved performance is due in part to a reform of the district's program which features longer school days and a longer school year, smaller class sizes and the increased use of math, reading and technology coaches.
HTN: FBI Agent Improving
An FBI agent who was apparently wounded by friendly fire last week is home from the hospital. Agent Peter Orchard was accidentally shot in the should by a fellow agent while they served a search warrant during several drug raids on Coit Street in Buffalo. The raids led to nearly three dozen arrests.
HTN: Akron Men Arrested for Wasting Water
Authorities arrested two Akron men Monday and accused them of opening fire hydrants in Newstead last November. The Erie County Water Authority estimated a loss of 2.5 million gallons of water, worth over $6,000. The Authority also spent $850 in labor costs to correct the problem. Many homeowners in the area awoke that morning to find low water pressure, and residents also were affected in the towns of Alden and Alabama.
HTN: Akron Men Arrested for Wasting Water
Authorities arrested two Akron men Monday and accused them of opening fire hydrants in Newstead last November. The Erie County Water Authority estimated a loss of 2.5 million gallons of water, worth over $6,000. The Authority also spent $850 in labor costs to correct the problem. Many homeowners in the area awoke that morning to find low water pressure, and residents also were affected in the towns of Alden and Alabama.
Flight 3407: New Fund for Families
There's a new fund for families affected by Flight 3407 crash. United Way of Buffalo & Erie County and the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo have created the fund with a number of area banks. Donations can be made through March 17th at any participating bank. Checks can be made payable to the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County with "Flight 3407 Fund" on the "memo" line.
Monday, March 2, 2009
BuffaloStyle: Troop Care Packages
Christina Abt talks with WNYers who are organizing unique and effective ways to get those highly valued care packages to our troops around the world...and how we can all help.
Hometown News: Canisius Coach on Leave
An assistant basketball coach at Canisius College has been given a leave of absence after being accused of beating his four-year-old son. Lazare Adingono was arrested on February tenth, after Buffalo Police say he took a belt to his son in mid-January. The alleged incident happened in Adingono's Lafayette Avenue home. Adingono hasn't been with the team since February 21st and head coach Tom Parrotta says he doesn't expect him back before next week's Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament.
Flight 3407: News Summary
Continental Connection Flight 3407 ranks number 22 on the list of most deadly crashes of American commercial flights over the last three decades. Only two crashes of propeller planes were deadlier than the February 12th crash that killed 50 people in Clarence Center.
Williamsville-based Tony Walker Company has been selling T-shirts with the proceeds going to the Wielinski family. The company reports that it has already raised over 30-thousand dollars from the shirt sales. Those interested can get one at Stereo Advantage and the Tony Walker Company.
Williamsville-based Tony Walker Company has been selling T-shirts with the proceeds going to the Wielinski family. The company reports that it has already raised over 30-thousand dollars from the shirt sales. Those interested can get one at Stereo Advantage and the Tony Walker Company.
HTN: Lockport Cabbie Stabbed
A Lockport cab driver and member of a well-known family there was stabbed last night during an attempted robbery. 57-year-old William Timkey Jr. is in fair condition at ECMC. He told police he picked up a white male and female at the NOCO station on South Transit Road. As he was driving, the male reached into the front seat and stabbed him. Timkey jumped from the moving vehicle and ran for help. The two suspects also fled the vehicle before it crashed. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 438-3409.
HTN: Big Storm Socks Eastern Seaboard
After starting in the Southeast over the weekend, a big winter storm is moving slowly up the east coast. More than 900 flights have been canceled at New York City's three regional airports, and passenger and being delayed here at Buffalo Niagara International. The Eastern Seaboard is digging out. Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency spokesman Steve Kass says most schools and many businesses are closed today, making it easier for plows
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