GOP May Boycott State Session

Governor Paterson has called a special legislature session for next week. But now there might be a wrench in the works. The man presumed to be the next State Senate Majority Leader, Democrat Malcolm Smith, was in Buffalo today at a Veterans' Day event, and addressed the potential problem, saying that Republicans may be threateninbg to boycott.

Higgins Promises to Look Into Gas Prices

Last week, the Triple-A announced that Western New York had the highest gas prices in the Continental U-S. Congressman Brian Higgins has promised to look into the situation. Gas prices were again higher in Western New York than anywhere else in the state Monday, according to Triple-A. The average for self-serve regular unleaded was two-77, while the statewide average was just two-62. The national average is now two-22.

Veterans' Day Ceremonies

Today is Veterans Day, and most banks and schools, along with local, state, and federal offices are closed. Among the commemorations today: the Veterans' Association and Ken-Ton School District's Lieutenant Harry Crosby memorial will be unveiled this afternoon at 2 at Crosby Field in Kenmore, and the rededication of the World War Two Monument in Tonawanda takes place this afternoon at 2 at Fisherman's Park on River Road.

Cheektowaga Board to Vote on Pay Cut

You've heard about Kevin Gaughan's efforts to downsize local governments. The Cheektowaga Town Board meets Wednesday wth another idea to save money. Council Members James Rogowski, Richard Zydel and Stanley Kaznowski have proposed rolling back their own pay by about 9%.

HSBC Gains Worldwide, Loses in US

HSBC says its worldwide profits were "ahead" of last year's results, but its U.S. business was hammered by bad debts. Buffalo-based HSBC Bank USA took higher losses on home equity loan delinquencies in the third quarter of 2008.

Two Killed in Town of Portland

A fatal accident this morning in the Town of Portland. A mother and her 10-year-old son were killed in a two-vehicle crash on Route 20 between Harmon Hill Road and Mill Street around 7 a.m. It was snowing in the area at the time, but it is not known yet if weather was a factor.

Former Falls Mayor in Court

Former Niagara Falls Mayor Vince Anello will appear in court this afternoon to answer felony charges stemming from a no-interest loan from Native American businessman "Smokin' Joe" Anderson. Anello could face up to 30 months or more in prison. Anderson took a plea deal and could get probation.