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Snowman Making Challenge With No Snow?

5:07 PM, Feb 5, 2012

BlueCross BlueShield of WNY kicked off a series of events this Sunday with a snowman making contest at Martin Luther King Jr. Park... only there was no snow!

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Officials: Niagara County Won't Accept LeRoy Waste

5:07 PM, Feb 5, 2012

Officials from Niagara County have refused a plan to relocate barrels from a Federal Superfund site in Le Roy to a CWM Chemical facility located near the Lewiston-Porter School District.

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Proposed Legislation for Social Media Pages for the Deceased

5:05 PM, Feb 5, 2012

Signing up for Facebook isn't exactly a "till death do us part" agreement.... Or is it? A new proposal is on the books about who decides what happens to your social networking legacy when you die.

Aldi Stores Hiring in WNY

8:13 AM, Feb 5, 2012

The grocery store Aldi is hiring new managers here in Western New York. A hiring event is being held in Dunkirk, Jamestown, and Olean on Tuesday.

State Attorney General to Meet with SPCA Niagara Board

7:23 AM, Feb 5, 2012

NIAGARA FALLS, NY-- With news of an inquiry by the state Attorney General, you can add a state Senator to the list of those calling for the entire SPCA of Niagara Board of Directors to step down.

Niagara Air Base Could Lose National Guard Unit in Budget Cuts

7:23 AM, Feb 5, 2012

The Pentagon is looking to cut $500 billion in defense spending cuts in the next ten years and the Niagara Falls Air Base could see some of those cuts as soon as next year.

Repair The Square

10:23 PM, Feb 4, 2012

Occupy Buffalo's efforts to fix damage to Niagara Square landscape greeted lukewarmly by city crew which advises, "we'll take it from here." Master Gardener proclaims the square "a mess".

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Pizzerias Gear Up For Super Bowl Sunday

7:34 PM, Feb 4, 2012

Super Bowl Sunday is almost here and even if the Bills aren't playing some local businesses are cashing in on the big game.

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Vigil For 14-year Old Angela Keim Called Off

6:18 PM, Feb 4, 2012

As family and friends of 14-year old Angela Keim continue to mourn her death, a vigil that was scheduled for Friday night has been called off according to her father, George Kuntz.

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State Releases Report on Investigation of LeRoy Illnesses

6:17 PM, Feb 4, 2012

The state Department of Health has just released a nine-page report of the investigation into the cluster of Le Roy students suffering from unusual neurological symptoms, providing the first detailed look at the inquiry into the cluster of illnesses that has drawn international attention.

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NYSEG Offering Credit Monitoring Following Data Breach

3:35 AM, Feb 4, 2012

We previously reported in January that NYSEG and sister utility RG&E would inform customers of the data breach involving both personal and financial information.

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Bishop Takes Stand on New Federal Health Mandate

12:50 AM, Feb 4, 2012

As of August, 2013, Washington is requiring most employers, including Catholic employers, to provide certain health care coverage, Bishop Edward Kmiec, says jeopardizes religious freedom.

SPCA of Niagara Hires New Vet; Volunteers File Complaint

12:50 AM, Feb 4, 2012

Pending their selection of an interim Executive Director, the Niagara County SPCA has hired the services of Dr. Grant Hobika, DVM, to the staff of its facility on Lockport Road.

What's Next for Occupy?

12:49 AM, Feb 4, 2012

Protestors with Occupy Buffalo promised Thursday the public has not seen the last of them.

Niagara County Corrections Officer Faces Sex Abuse Charges

12:49 AM, Feb 4, 2012

The Niagara County Sheriff's Department says Correction Officer David Elliott has been arrested on charges of Sexual Abuse in the 2nd Degree and Official Misconduct.

Heroes Needed for Seizure Dog

12:49 AM, Feb 4, 2012

Sassy is not just a companion for 5 year old Jonathan.  He can help him with his rare form of epilepsy, but it will cost $15,000.  You can make a difference.

Buffalo Gang Members Indicted for Racketeering and Drugs

12:48 AM, Feb 4, 2012

Six additional members and associates of the 10th Street Gang have been indicted on racketeering, drug and firearm charges.

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Doctor Treating Four New Cases in LeRoy

7:54 PM, Feb 3, 2012

LeRoy Central School District will hold a community meeting on Saturday to discuss the report on recent testing.

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Last Public Comment Period on Proposed Metro Bus & Rail Cuts

5:27 PM, Feb 3, 2012

Thousands of people from Buffalo and the surrounding areas who take the bus or train may soon have to find an alternate means of transportation.

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Super Bowl Ads Are Social Media Savvy

4:37 PM, Feb 3, 2012

On Sunday, many will tune into Channel 2 to watch the New England Patriots play New York Giants.Of course, the game is not the only draw. The colorful, funny, creative commercials also bring in people who aren't football fans.  This year's ads are helping create what some say is a second-screen Super Bowl.

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Local Group wants NFL Blackout Rule Examined

2:16 PM, Feb 3, 2012

Forget about the football, it's all about the commercials. A local chapter of the Sports Fan Coalition is purchasing TV spots on ESPN and NBC leading up to the Super Bowl this Sunday.

Debate: Was Force Necessary to Remove Occupiers?

9:45 AM, Feb 3, 2012

One question many are asking following their removal: was police force necessary?

Arrest Made in Guilford Street Shooting

8:38 AM, Feb 3, 2012

An arrest has been made in the shooting death of a 39-year-old man early Wednesday morning.

Vigil for Murdered Metro Bus Driver

8:37 AM, Feb 3, 2012

There was a vigil Thursday night to remember a Metro Bus driver killed on his porch earlier this week.

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Wegmans Recalls Various Prepared Foods That Contain Hard-Cooked Eggs

12:03 AM, Feb 3, 2012

Wegmans is recalling hard-cooked eggs, as well as prepared foods that contain hard-cooked eggs, sold between January 23 and February 1, 2012 because the eggs may be contaminated with Listeria.

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Buffalo School Board Plans To Add Student Representative

12:02 AM, Feb 3, 2012

The Buffalo School Board is one step closer to adding a student representative to sit in on board meetings.

Man Heading to Prison for Buffalo Fatal Hit and Run

12:02 AM, Feb 3, 2012

Man who pleaded guilty in a fatal hit and run near the Broadway Market will serve up to 7 years, victim was the mother of seven.

Lindbergh Elementary Honored For Eating Healthy

12:02 AM, Feb 3, 2012

Charles Lindbergh Elementary school in Kenmore celebrated Thursday for getting an award for healthy eating.

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