Veterans give voice to anger in VA storm
WASHINGTON – Marc Schenker, a U.S. Air Force veteran in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is having surgery this month to remove a golf-ball-size hernia – but not at a veterans hospital. Schenker, 67, said he...
View ArticleGOP wages war on “war on women”
WASHINGTON – Tired of hearing Democrats accuse them of waging a “war on women,” Republicans are now, finally and aggressively, fighting back.With the help of a communications guru from Williamsville,...
View ArticleSheldon Man falls to his death at Wyoming County ravine
SHELDON – A Sheldon man was killed shortly before 6 p.m. Saturday after falling into a ravine off Falls Road in this Wyoming County community. State police said the victim, Stephen T. Wagner, 25, was...
View ArticleHamburg School Board misconduct hearings will stay closed
After two days of hearing secret testimony about a school board member’s alleged misconduct, the Hamburg Central School District’s lawyer said the sessions must be kept confidential because the...
View ArticleCyclists ride over Skyway in effort to highlight city’s bike-friendly...
Jane Miszuk drives over the Skyway every day, to and from work. But riding her bicycle over the 110-foot-high bridge was a thrill she had not experienced before – especially riding downhill, with the...
View ArticleDriver killed after striking tree in Lockport
LOCKPORT – A Newfane woman is dead after a car struck a tree near the Oak Run Golf Club early Saturday afternoon.The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office said Helen M. Wright, 88, was driving a 2002 Buick...
View ArticleA Lewiston business celebrates six decades on Center Street
LEWISTON – The Village of Lewiston’s Center Street has evolved into a busy street full of festivals, restaurants and little shops.But one little shop, Sister and Brother Children’s Apparel at 484...
View ArticleStage set for Wilson dissolution referendum
WILSON – A small but vocal group of Village of Wilson residents – angry about rising taxes – has successfully circulated a petition forcing the Village Board to hold a referendum asking voters to...
View ArticleNew boats ply the Niagara Gorge
YOUNGSTOWN – Tourists and locals alike will have a thrilling new way to view the Niagara Gorge as a fleet of three sturdy, tangerine-orange and black whitewater boats take to the Niagara River,...
View ArticleLewiston series offers music and poetry
LEWISTON – The Lewiston Council on the Art serves up both music and poetry at its Lewiston Arts Café series at 7 p.m. June 10 in the historic Lewiston Opera Hall, 732 Center St.It its third program in...
View ArticleLockport attorney appears before Supreme Court - again
LOCKPORT – On Monday, Ronald J. Winter will experience one of the biggest thrills a lawyer can have: an appearance before the U.S. Supreme Court.It’s the second consecutive year that Winter will rise...
View ArticleHershey’s Sweet Treats opens in Sheraton at the Falls
NIAGARA FALLS – The newest storefront on Old Falls Street opened just in time for the busy Memorial Day weekend.Hershey’s Sweet Treats opened May 23 in the Sheraton at the Falls, Old Falls and Third...
View ArticleChildren vow to continue Murphy’s devoted work
BURT – For more than 30 years, Carol L. Murphy worked tirelessly to preserve and share the history of the McClew Farm, better known as “Murphy Orchards” to locals and visitors alike. And now, with...
View ArticleLockport fighter not just getting his kicks, he wants to win
Don’t let Amer Abdallah hear you say he’ll be eligible for a shot at the world kickboxing title if he wins his fight Saturday. There is no “if” in Abdallah’s plans. “When I win,” he quickly corrects....
View ArticleFriend bailing out man charged with DWI also arrested
Orchard Park police charged an Ohio man with driving while intoxicated late Saturday night, then arrested the woman who came to bail him out because she driving with a suspended license, police...
View ArticleCuomo’s move left throws Albany into turmoil
ALBANY – For more than four years, Senate Democrats have all but begged – and some have even gone that far – for Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo to help them take control of the state Senate from Republicans.But...
View ArticleElectrician dodged bombs to repair WWII ships
Wayne G. Cooper, 89Hometown: Niagara Falls Residence: North Tonawanda Branch: Navy War zone: World War II, Pacific TheaterYears of service: Aug. 13, 1943 – May 20, 1946 Rank: electrician’s mate, 2nd...
View ArticleA tree table grows on Michigan Ave.
What’s 32 feet long, made of wood and meant to spur community activity on a forgotten East Side lot?It’s a tree-shaped piece of art that doubles as a picnic table.Artfarms, a local group aimed at...
View ArticleCar show draws fans of the original, duct-tape-mended upholstery and all
Jeff Helenbrook considered restoring his Pierce-Arrow sedan, but he decided the torn upholstery patched with tape is part of the charm – along with rusted holders for flower vases by the windows and...
View ArticlePublic events for Congress of New Urbanism
The Congress for the New Urbanism offers free events for the public:Today:4:30 p.m., Hotel @ the Lafayette: Presentation by Joseph Minicozzi on the financial impact to municipalities of different...
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