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Thursday, November 20, 2008

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Ski resorts relishing early start

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: 07:06 AM)

Now who’s drowning in debt? 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: 07:06 AM)

Aid for N. Y. sought in federal stimulus

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: 07:06 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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Reed back at practice

The Buffalo Bills’ offense looks like it will get a reinforcement but the defensive secondary will be banged up for Sunday’s game at Kansas City. (06:13 AM)


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Bailout for automakers stalls out

WASHINGTON — Congress, unwilling or unable to approve a $25 billion bailout for Detroit’s Big Three, appears ready to punt the automakers’ fate to a lame-duck Republican president. (Updated: 06:59 AM)

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Daschle selected for Obama Cabinet

WASHINGTON — Tom Daschle, the former Senate majority leader and a confidant of President-elect Barack Obama, will be nominated secretary of health and human services and will take on a broader role as the administration’s health policy chief, according to several sources close to the transition. (Updated: 07:04 AM)


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Variety Club Women of Tent 7 will have its Thanksgiving luncheon at 11:30 a. m. Saturday in the American Legion Post 35, West Seneca. Food collected in the annual food drive will be donated to Loaves and Fishes Kitchen. (06:13 AM)


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