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Early winter ushers in the WNY ski season

The 28-inch snowfall in the Southern Tier is triggering an avalanche of early-season business at local ski resorts. Today sees the partial opening of Holiday Valley in Ellicottville, where six trails are ready to go. Peek 'N Peak in Clymer opened Wednesday. (Updated: 08:11 AM)

Now who’s drowning in debt? Bill collectors

You know the economy's bad when debt collectors can't pay their bills. First American Recovery Services in Amherst has filed for bankruptcy, blaming a slowdown in payments from debtors. "Consumers are really struggling," company President Mark F. Bohn said. (Updated: 08:11 AM)

Aid for New York sought in federal stimulus package

New York's congressional delegation, which met Wednesday with Gov. David A. Paterson, will push for major aid to the state in a new federal economic-stimulus package early next year, including a big boost in Medicaid funding that could cut billions from the state's deficit. (Updated: 08:19 AM)

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Chris Perks, left, and Ryan McKenyon adjust the snow guns Wednesday at Holiday Valley, which opens today for skiing. It's the third-earliest opening in the resort's history.
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UB airs ambitious redesign

An ambitious redesign for the University at Buffalo was unveiled Wednesday. The North Campus would become the academic core for undergraduates, the South Campus would be home for professional and graduate programs, and UB's health fields would be moved downtown. (Updated: 07:07 AM)

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Sports

Sabres down for the count

BOSTON — The Bruins rattled off five straight goals on their way to a 7-4 trouncing of the Buffalo Sabres in TD Banknorth Garden on Wednesday night. The Sabres, who held a 4-2 lead near the midpoint of the first period, have lost three straight and are 1-4-1 in their last six games. (Updated: 07:20 AM)

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Business

Thriftiness returns to America

Frugality is making a comeback. Fearful that economic conditions could get worse and stay that way, Americans are showing an enthusiasm for thriftiness not seen in decades. (Updated: 07:19 AM)

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World & Nation

Daschle selected for Obama Cabinet

Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, a confidant of President-elect Barack Obama, will be nominated secretary of health and human services and will serve as the administration's health policy chief, transition sources said. (Updated: 07:11 AM)

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Consider upstate senator

If Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton does become the next secretary of state, Gov. David A. Paterson will name someone to fill the last two years of her term. Western New York hasn't had a senator since the 1960s, and Paterson should end the drought. (Updated: 07:13 AM)

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The Buzz

This week in Buzz, the sad end for a Hertel cafe, an all-Buffalo word teaser, a contractor's take on moving St. Gerard's Church to Georgia, and a new occupant at the Buffalo Zoo rain forest. (Updated: 07:14 AM)

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An awkward high school girl ignores the perilous consequences of becoming the soul mate for a handsome, young vampire in the movie version Stephenie Meyer's best seller "Twilight." (Updated: 07:15 AM)

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