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$1 school supply deals, $10 backpacks and another big Ways to Save.

$1 school supply deals, $10 backpacks and another big Ways to Save.

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Business
Gates-based Wegmans Food Markets is working on 10 new stores that will be built in the upcoming years.

Wegmans working on 10 new stores

Wegmans working on 10 new stores

Most of the new stores will be located near large metropolitan areas outside of the state.

Most of the new stores will be located near large metropolitan areas outside of the state.

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Tom Tobin
Orleans County
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Service Merger Discussion In Orleans County Municipalities

Service Merger Discussion In Orleans County Municipalities

Leaders from the Village of Medina, the Town of Shelby and the Town of Ridgeway met...

Leaders from the Village of Medina, the Town of Shelby and the Town of Ridgeway met Monday to discuss a possible merger and sharing of services, although they did not reach a definitive conclusion during the meeting.

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Williamsville
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Williamsville Weighing New Cat Law

Williamsville Weighing New Cat Law

Williamsville, NY - The Village of Williamsville may consider a new law that would...

Williamsville, NY - The Village of Williamsville may consider a new law that would protect and enhance the safety of cats.

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  • 12 hours, 42 minutes ago
Kelly Dudzik
Clarence
Conner Road Crusaders Want Road Fixed

Conner Road Crusaders Want County to Fix Road Now

Conner Road Crusaders Want County to Fix Road Now

Clarence, NY - Neighbors who live on Conner Road in Clarence have fought for more than...

Clarence, NY - Neighbors who live on Conner Road in Clarence have fought for more than ten years to get the county to fix their road. Now, they are renewing their plea to the Erie County Executive.

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Kelly Dudzik
Crime
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Chautauqua Co. Jury Finds Man Guilty of Killing Elderly Neighbor

Chautauqua Co. Jury Finds Man Guilty of Killing Elderly Neighbor

A jury in Chautauqua County found a man guilty of first degree manslaughter in the death...

A jury in Chautauqua County found a man guilty of first degree manslaughter in the death of his elderly neighbor.

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  • 14 hours, 59 minutes ago
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News
Fracking

Appeal filed in fracking lawsuit against Gov. Andrew Cuomo

Appeal filed in fracking lawsuit against Gov. Andrew Cuomo

A mid-level state court will have a chance to weigh in on a lawsuit seeking to force Gov....

A mid-level state court will have a chance to weigh in on a lawsuit seeking to force Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration into a decision on hydraulic fracturing for natural gas.

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  • 20 hours, 39 minutes ago
Jon Campbell
Health
WNY Veterans Advocate Hails VA Reform Bill

WNY Veterans Advocate Hails VA Reform Bill

WNY Veterans Advocate Hails VA Reform Bill

would seek to speed health care for veterans who face delays

would seek to speed health care for veterans who face delays

  • Health
  • 17 hours, 39 minutes ago
Dave McKinley
Education
Community discussion for Buffalo schools tonight

Community discussion for Buffalo schools tonight

Community discussion for Buffalo schools tonight

Community discussion for Buffalo schools tonight

Community discussion for Buffalo schools tonight

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New York
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NY Police Amassing Millions of License-Plate Records

NY Police Amassing Millions of License-Plate Records

Police in Monroe County and other counties across New York are collecting and archiving...

Police in Monroe County and other counties across New York are collecting and archiving tens of millions of records

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  • 1 day, 16 hours ago
Steve Orr
Lancaster
Construction on the Bryce Buchholz Skate Park

Construction Underway on Bryce Buchholz Park

Construction Underway on Bryce Buchholz Park

The Bryce Buchholz Memorial Park will be located inside Keysa Park in Lancaster.

The Bryce Buchholz Memorial Park will be located inside Keysa Park in Lancaster.

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  • 1 day, 17 hours ago
Niagara County
Lockport residents to decide fate of former school

Lockport residents to decide fate of former school

Lockport residents to decide fate of former school

Lockport residents to decide fate of former school

Lockport residents to decide fate of former school

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Events
Veterans Stand Down

2014 Veterans Stand Down

2014 Veterans Stand Down

If you served in the military and are in need of assistance finding a job, housing, or...

If you served in the military and are in need of assistance finding a job, housing, or help understanding your Veterans Health Care and other Veterans benefits, you're invited to attend the 2014 Stand Down.

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Crime
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Band Visiting Buffalo has Gear Stolen

Band Visiting Buffalo has Gear Stolen

A Baltimore-based band that was visiting Buffalo ahead of a show Saturday had their gear...

A Baltimore-based band that was visiting Buffalo ahead of a show Saturday had their gear stolen

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  • 2 days, 13 hours ago
Health
An emergency preparedness kit

State Hosts Disaster Training for Families

State Hosts Disaster Training for Families

New York State officials are working to make sure people are better prepared for...

New York State officials are working to make sure people are better prepared for disasters like blizzards and hurricanes

  • Health
  • 2 days, 13 hours ago
Niagara County
Eastern Niagara Hospital supporters storm out of a meeting

Eastern Niagara Hospital Supporters Storm out of Meeting

Eastern Niagara Hospital Supporters Storm out of Meeting

While the hospital has no concrete plans to shut down, many of its services are being...

While the hospital has no concrete plans to shut down, many of its services are being moved to nearby Lockport hospital.

  • Niagara County
  • 2 days, 12 hours ago
Entertainment
Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin slams server's D-I-S-R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Aretha Franklin slams server's D-I-S-R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Aretha Franklin has some harsh words for a server who showed D-I-S-R-E-S-P-E-C-T by...

Aretha Franklin has some harsh words for a server who showed D-I-S-R-E-S-P-E-C-T by telling the Queen of Soul she wasn't allowed to eat her takeout inside the restaurant.

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Storm Team 2
Latest Storm Team 2 Forecast

Storm Team 2 Forecast

Storm Team 2 Forecast

Latest Storm Team 2 Forecast

Latest Storm Team 2 Forecast

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Storm Team 2
The latest forecast from Storm Team 2.

Latest Storm Team 2 Forecast

Latest Storm Team 2 Forecast

The latest forecast from Storm Team 2.

The latest forecast from Storm Team 2.

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Health
Senator Mark Grisanti (R)

Grisanti Sends Medical Marijuana Letter to Cuomo

Grisanti Sends Medical Marijuana Letter to Cuomo

State Senator Mark Grisanti has sent a letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo urging him to make...

State Senator Mark Grisanti has sent a letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo urging him to make emergency amendments to the state's medical marijuana law.

  • Health
  • 1 day, 19 hours ago
Eric Morrow
Niagara County
The scene of the incident on James Drive

Suspect Detained After Lewiston Incident

Suspect Detained After Lewiston Incident

The sheriff's office says the order to stay in place on James Drive has been lifted.

The sheriff's office says the order to stay in place on James Drive has been lifted.

  • Niagara County
  • 1 day, 12 hours ago
Life
Campers at Operation Purple

Camp opens for kids with Military Parents

Camp opens for kids with Military Parents

Families with loved ones still in the active military or reserves can face many...

Families with loved ones still in the active military or reserves can face many adjustments

  • Life
  • 1 day, 12 hours ago
News
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Dave McKinley

Dave McKinley

I enjoy telling stories of the people I meet.

I enjoy telling stories of the people I meet.

  • News
  • 44 minutes ago
High School Sports
Eden girls volleyball is the dominant team in New York State.

Eden Looking for Record Breaking Season

Eden Looking for Record Breaking Season

Eden Looking for Record Breaking Season

Eden Looking for Record Breaking Season

  • High School Sports
  • 1 day, 12 hours ago
Opinion
Governor of New York

Blog Post: What Really Happened With The Moreland Commission? I Have…

Blog Post: What Really Happened With The Moreland Commission? I Have…

Was it really more of a way to twist arms than to root out corruption?

Was it really more of a way to twist arms than to root out corruption?

  • Opinion
  • 46 minutes ago
Dave McKinley
Crime
Police

Lancaster Police Make Bank Robbery Arrest

Lancaster Police Make Bank Robbery Arrest

A 36-Year-Old man has been arrested in connection to two local bank robberies, Lancaster...

A 36-Year-Old man has been arrested in connection to two local bank robberies, Lancaster Police announced Sunday.

  • Crime
  • 1 day, 22 hours ago
Life
The Jamestown Audubon Center Recently Held A Class On Raising Monarchs.

The Plight Of The Monarchs

The Plight Of The Monarchs

Monarch Butterfly Populations Are In Decline But This Is One Environmental Issue That...

Monarch Butterfly Populations Are In Decline But This Is One Environmental Issue That Anyone Can Take Direct Action To Help.

  • Life
  • 1 day, 22 hours ago
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