- More police agencies adding Tasers to crime-fighting arsenals
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- Fight with a police officer and, in the past, you risked being on the wrong end of a billy club. (Updated: 12/03/08 12:00 PM )
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- Paul Clark and, campaign supporter plead guilty to violating election law
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- Paul T. Clark and a campaign supporter pleaded guilty to misdemeanor violations of election law Tuesday, closing a 14-month investigation of his 2007 campaign for Erie County executive that centered on tens of thousands of dollars in unreported contributions and expenditures. (Updated: 12/03/08 8:15 AM )
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- Peace Bridge plaza remains a sticky issue despite Clinton's new role
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- WASHINGTON — One of the strongest supporters of moving the Peace Bridge customs plaza to Canada has been nominated as secretary of state — but that doesn’t mean the long-stalled proposal for the border will quickly regain traction. (Updated: 12/03/08 12:03 PM )
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- Donn Esmonde: Lifelong fans get their faith tested by Bills
- This is what faith looks like. If you want to put an image to the attribute, here it is: It peers through thick glasses. It favors cardigan sweaters and dress slacks. It has white hair, and it lives in a retirement community. That is where — in this case — faith can be found. (Updated: 12/03/08 7:30 AM )
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Other City & Region News
- Tonawanda man charged with killing puppy by kicking it down the stairs
Town of Tonawanda police have arrested a 24-year-old man and accused him of kicking his girlfriend’s 10-month-old puppy down a flight of stairs and then trying to hide the dog’s body in the trunk of his car.
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- Rescued snowy owl recovering nicely
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For snowy owls, Western New York in winter is paradise — a destination spa with far milder weather than northern Canada, where they spend the rest of the year, and with plenty of delicacies like field mice to feed on.
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- Police seek help in solving 4-month-old killing of West Seneca woman
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Police are seeking the public’s help to solve what now has been ruled the homicide of a 45-year-old West Seneca woman four months ago.
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- Study urges removing all waste from West Valley nuclear site
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Excavating and removing all the radioactive material from the West Valley nuclear waste site is costly in the short term but cheaper and safer for area residents in the long run, a new study of the site cleanup found.
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- Amherst increases fines for false fire alarms
Amherst property owners who raise too many false fire alarms could be fined up to $1,000 for each offense under a new law adopted by the Town Board.
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- Driver in fatal accident is spared jail time
A Buffalo man was spared jail Tuesday on his plea to reckless driving in a South Park Avenue crash Feb. 13 that proved fatal to a pedestrian who refused a blood transfusion on religious grounds.
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- Seneca Gaming lays off 210 employees, blames sinking economy
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Seneca Gaming Corp. announced today it has laid off 210 employees because of the worsening economy.
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- Help deliver Christmas
- Girl, 7, discovers joy of giving
Buffalo/Erie County
- City takes a look at water bill woes
- Driver in fatal accident is spared jail time
- Artist-in-residence programs can obtain state grants
- Pop Warner team needs help getting to playoff game in Florida
Northern Suburbs
- Adams is appointed Kenmore prosecutor
- Amherst increases fines for false fire alarms
- Council hires auctioneer to sell foreclosed sites
- Dog that attacked baby will be euthanized
Eastern Suburbs
- Monitors’ positions unionized
- Cheektowaga board hears plea about leaf woes
- Leaf problems pile up for town resident with no trees
- Approval withheld for patio homes in Lancaster
Southern Suburbs
- Nichols students’ busing up for vote in Hamburg
- Schumer to push funding for Grape Heritage Center
- Police seek help in solving 4-month-old killing of West Seneca woman
- Rezoning approved for senior housing
Niagara County
- Falls officer accused of tormenting women, buying cocaine on duty
- Falls bridge panel names new manager
- Judge refuses to dismiss charges against coaches in Wilson hazing case
- Seneca Gaming lays off 210 employees at casinos, hotels, entertainment venues
Other WNY
- Study urges removing all waste from West Valley nuclear site
- Cable TV channels to change in Dunkirk
- 210 employees laid off from jobs at casinos, hotels
- Fire, police chiefs offer budget drafts
Focus on Niagara Falls Tourism
- Market has lost some shine
- Can Harriet Tubman lure tourists?
- Lots of music, less harmony
- Aid planned to help restore Hotel Niagara
Ontario/Niagara
- Canadians account for 64% of those arrested at Bills game
- Increased bridge volume expected for Bills game
- Canadian accused of trying to smuggle $458,140 into U.S.
- Barenaked singer gets dismissal
Schools
- HSBC grant will fund third-graders’ field trips
- Buffalo students scout options at 'high school fair'
- School aid is whacked worse than feared
- $1.8 million Hamburg schools deficit is cut substantially
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Columns
- By Donn Esmonde
This is what faith looks like. If you want to put an image to the attribute, here it is: It peers through thick glasses. It favors cardigan sweaters and dress slacks. It has white hair, and it lives in a retirement community. That is where — in this case — faith can be found.
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