Weekly visit with movie critic Michael Calleri: Tyson and What Goes Up.
Fox News Radio's Sabrina Sabbagh on Jay Leno's last Tonight Show.
Friday, May 29, 2009
HTN: FBI Says Lackawanna Case Still On Front Burner
The Lackawanna Six terrorist case has not been forgotten by FBI Director Robert Mueller. Mueller was in Buffalo Thursday receiving briefings on cases underway in the Western New York area. Jaber Elbaneh is accused of being one of the leaders and recruiters of six Lackawanna men who were put behind bars for attending Al-Qaeda training camps in 2001. Mueller says Elbaneh is in his native country of Yemen and is listed as one of the world's 24 most wanted terrorists. Yemen has refused to extradite him to the US. A five-million dollar reward is being offered for his capture.
HTN: Buffalo Citybration is Coming
Buffalo is planning four days of Homecoming events to showcase the highlights of the city. The activities include a gala reception, parade, job fair and live music. City officials say the idea is to keep the best and brightest in Buffalo and encourage others to come back. The Citybration will take place from June 25th through the 28th. Similar events will be held in Niagara Falls during the same time period.
HTN: Buffalo-Cheektowaga Border Talks
Residents on the Buffalo and Cheektowaga border talked about safety at an open forum Wednesday night. Residents discussed ways to improve the streets and neighborhoods. Police, judges and town officials outlined initiatives such as more foot patrols and ways to spruce up vacant homes. The meeting was set up by the Buffalo Cheektowaga Neighborhood Revitalization Task Force which is investigating ways for the border areas to work together
HTN: Bison Ballpark Smoke-Free
If you want to smoke at Buffalo Bisons games, you'll have to take it outside the stadium. The team has announced that Coca-Cola Field is now 100-percent smoke free. Previously, smokers could light up on the club level balcony. The Bisons say they had complaints from fans that the smoke drifted to other sections of the stands. Now, if you want to puff away, you'll have to do so in a designated spot outside the stadium on Washington Street, where re-entry is permitted to get back to your seat. The team says the smoking ban will add to the enjoyment of the game.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Hometown News: Digging Up Depew
A major Environmental Protection Agency cleanup is aimed at removing lead-contaminated soil from dozens of Depew yards. The EPA is removing trees and shrubs and digging up flower beds, on 66 properties between Transit Road and Walden Avenue that have been contaminated, mostly with lead, by former industrial plants nearby. The work will cost about four-and-a-half-million dollars, and take about two years to finish.
HTN: Cameras Catch Murder Suspect
Buffalo police detectives are crediting surveillance cameras near a murder scene for helping nab a suspect. Recently-graduated UB student Javon Jackson was shot to death just hours after receiving his electrical engineering degree. 20-year-old DaMario Cordelius of Amherst has been charged with second-degree murder. Jackson lived with 21-year-old Jesse Garnett, who was murdered last week in Amherst, though police don't think the incidents are connected.
HTN: Tragic Crash in Niagara County
Two people are dead following a crash in northern Niagara County. The tragic accident occurred at 10:30 AM yesterday at the intersection of Ransomville Road and Youngstown-Wilson Road. Investigators say a family of German tourists was riding in a motorhome which missed a stop sign and collided with an SUV. The woman in the front passenger seat of the RV was killed, as was the driver of the SUV, a man from Porter. Three others were injured.
HTN: GOP Picks Comptroller Candidate
On the same day Democratic Erie County Comptroller Mark Poloncarz kicked off his reelection bid, Erie County Republicans have announced their candidate. The GOP is backing 66-year-old Philip Kadet of East Aurora. Kadet worked for 31 years at Lumsden and McCormick Financial Services. County Republican Chairman James Domagalski says that experience will help Kadet run the county like a business.
HTN: Bottle Bill Delayed by Lawsuit
It may be at least a few more months before you have to fork over an extra nickel for bottled water. A federal judge has put the new law on hold for the time being, after the International Bottled Water Association filed a lawsuit. The group claimed there was not enough time given to bottlers to enact the measure. The so-called "bigger better bottle bill" could be pushed back anywhere from July until October.
Hometown Sports: Judge to Decide if Coyotes Can Move
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court could soon decide whether the Phoenix Coyotes can be sold and moved to Southern Ontario. The decision could come as soon as June 9th, and could dictate whether the team can move to Hamilton, Ontario or stay in Arizona. The move could negatively impact the Buffalo Sabres, who earn an estimated 20-percent of their revenues from the Southern Ontario market. The Coyotes recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Your Money and Your Life 5/20/09
Hosted by Mark Stevens: "Power Play" - attorney Ed Robinson calls in to discuss the use of Power Of Attorney
Hometown News: Search for Amherst Suspect
Amherst police continue searching for a possible suspect in connection with killing Sunday night. Authorities say the hunt is on for 24-year-old Andre Ridgeway. Investigators want to speak to him regarding the shooting death of 21-year-old Jesse Garnettt in an apartment on Yale Avenue. Authorities say Garnett was shot about 9:30 Sunday night and died a short time later at Erie County Medical Center. Police are urging anyone with information on Ridgeway's whereabouts to call authorities. However, cops say he should be considered armed and dangerous. Investigators are still trying to piece together the alleged incident but say they do not believe it was a random attack.
HTN: Commission Recommends County Downsizing
A commission impaneled by the Erie County Legislature has recommended shrinking the governing body from 15 members down to 11. The "21st Century Commission" also is suggesting county lawmakers run for four-year terms instead of the current two years. But the special commission did not recommend staggering the terms, so the entire Legislature would be up for re-election at the same time. The changes now head to the county lawmakers for approval. Ultimately, the issue could go to voters this November with any changes taking place in 2011.
HTN: City Looks to Sync Red Lights
Buffalo drivers tired of traffic nightmares may be getting some relief. The City is borrowing nearly two-million dollars to synchronize traffic signals. The one-point-eight-million dollars will be used to create better traffic flow at 170 additional signals. The past two years, city officials have been working to get cars running more smoothly. So far, 100 lights have had changes in timing. Mayor Byron Brown says the city is looking for federal stimulus money to work on all 660 lights. City officials hope to have the synchronization finished by the end of next year.
HTN: Lawnmowers Get City Refund
The great Buffalo lawmowing controversy of 2008 may finally be resolved. The Common Council has agreed to refund more than 200 homeowners money paid for improper tickets. The residents were fined incorrectly for letting their grass grow too high in their yards. Nearly 39-thousand dollars in refunds has been agreed upon by members of the Common Council because police used the wrong codes for issuing the tickets. Most of the summonses were for 150 dollars but some folks got hit with multiple tickets.
HTN: M&T Completes Acquisition
Buffalo-based M&T Bank Corp. has finished its acquisition of Baltimore-based Provident Bankshares Corp. The 401-million-dollar deal was closed over the weekend and ups M&T's presence in Maryland. It includes the addition of 135 bank branches and 190 ATMs. The acquisition will eliminate 520 Provident jobs, but will give those employees first pick of vacant M&T positions. With the acquisition, there are now over 800 M&T branches and over 18-hundred ATMS throughout Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, DC and West Virginia.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Hometown News: Fatal Shooting in Amherst
A fatal shooting shot late Monday evening on Yale Avenue in Amherst. The victim, 21-year-old Jesse Garnett, was taken to ECMC where he later died. Amherst Police say he had a local address, as well as an address in the Bronx. Police say that the shooting is a homicide and they're looking for 24-year-old Andre Ridgeway in connection . He is a black male, 5'6" tall, and weighs about 150lbs. If you come in contact with Ridgeway, you're asked to call 911.
HTN: East Side, West Side Fires Overnight
Buffalo firefighters battled overnight fires on opposite sides of the city. The first fire was a two-alarm blaze at 393 E. Utica on the East Side. The blaze started on the second floor and extended to both the attic and the first floor, fire officials said. The fire caused $90,000 damage to the home, plus another $5,000 damage next door. Half an hour later, firefighters responded to 428 Baynes Ave., on the West Side, where three residents were taken to the hospital . The Red Cross also was called to assist two adults forced from their home.
HTN: Devil's Hole Accident Victim Identified
A man who died after falling from a steep trail at Devil's Hole State Park yesterday has been identified. Thirty-three-year-old Michael Cooper of Niagara Falls was found by other hikers after straying from a path in the Niagara Gorge and falling down a cliff. Cooper was transported to Mount St. Mary's Hospital, where he died in the emergency room. His death has been ruled accidental.
HTN: West Seneca Lawmaker Vandalized
Police say a local lawmaker's home was targeted by vandals. West Seneca Town Board member Christina Bove's home was tagged with paint. Bove has been against downsizing the West Seneca town board from five to three says her views are making her a target. Bove suspects a "no downsizing" sign in the yard has upset several people. She stands to lose her job if the vote goes through, but says there would be too few people looking out for the good of the town. Depew and the Village of Lancaster have already downsized. And the Erie County legislature has been cut to eleven from its previous 15 members.
HTN: New Hotel has One-Room Suites
Buffalo's newest hotel has been selected by the Embassy Suites chain to feature its specially-designed one-room suites. The prototype rooms will be mixed with 150 two-room suites. The one-room suites will average about 370-square-feet and will include a walk-in shower, 42-inch flat-screen television, upscale furnishing and recharging outlets for electronic devices such as cell phones, iPods and PDAs. The new suites will be available in August, one-month after the hotel opens. Embassy is part of the Hilton Hotels chain.
HTN: Polls Favors Red-Light Cameras
A majority of American voters like having red light cameras at dangerous intersections. A recent Public Opinion Strategies shows that 69-percent are in favor of using the device to catch people who run red lights, while only 29-percent are against them. The Buffalo City Hall expects to have cameras installed soon at 50 high-risk intersections.
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