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Amherst, New York is located in Erie County. Zip codes in Amherst, NY include 14261, 14226, and 14221. The median home price in Amherst is $169,900 which is roughly $94/per square foot. More Amherst information.

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Saturday May 18 | WIVB

Driver cited in crash with motorcycle

Sixty-nine-year-old Rosemond Johnson of North Tonawanda was cited for changing lanes unsafely.

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Fri May 17, 2013

Health Data Management

Quick Turnaround on Breach Notification

The tenth edition of the International Classification of Diseases is set to be rolled out in the United States, and getting smarter about ICD-10 is critical for all industry stakeholders.

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Wed May 15, 2013

WIVB

Traffic alert Thursday on Sheridan Dr.

There will be a traffic alert for commuters in Amherst in place Thursday. Lane restrictions will be in place along a portion of Sheridan Drive.

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Mon May 13, 2013

Discover

Software Links Shoe Prints to Crime Suspects

Criminals should start investing their ill-gotten gains in a new pair of kicks. That's because computer scientists have just gotten a lot better at linking the prints of well-worn shoes back to their owners.

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Wed May 08, 2013

Business Journal

Daemen plots $500K beautification project

Daemen College has launched a $500,000 campus beautification campaign that will aim to permanently enhance the green space at the Amherst campus, college President Gary Olson announced.

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Sat May 04, 2013

Observer

Lake Shore Savings presents donation to Re-Tree Western New York

At the grand opening celebration, Lake Shore Savings President/CEO Dan Reininga presented Re-Tree WNY with a $5,000 donation to assist in Re-Tree's efforts to plant new trees throughout Western New York.

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WBEN-AM Buffalo

Arrest in UB Dorm Fire

Amherst, NY UB Police have charged a student with arson, reckless endangerment and other charges after Thursday's fire in a dorm.

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Fri May 03, 2013

The Batavian

Arrest in Amherst may have solved smash-and-grab burglaries locally

Local investigators are hopeful that the man responsible for two smash-and-grab burglaries at convenience stores the night of April 25 is in custody.

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Buffalo.com

Hot Off the Press: New panini truck to open in May - INTERVIEW

A new food truck is scheduled to hit the streets in the final week of May, as Nicole Burke's Hot Off the Press food truck will vend panini - the hot-pressed Italian sandwich that can be churned out quickly.

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Thu May 02, 2013

WGRZ-TV Buffalo

Eagle Street Fire Spreads to Two Homes

Buffalo Firefighters found heavy smoke & flames coming from one home, but they were so intense that they spread to an adjacent home.

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Tue Apr 30, 2013

Buffalo.com

Fairy gardens from Badding Bros Farm Market

Fairy gardens make great gifts! Choose a pre-made fairy garden or a few pieces to make your own little wonderland.

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Mon Apr 29, 2013

Business Journal

Footprint widens for Goldberg Segalla

The firm expanded this month to 8,000 square feet of leased space in Amherst International Park on Earhart Drive.

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Fri Apr 26, 2013

WGRZ-TV Buffalo

Ice Cream Flavor Named After WGRZ Anchor Scott Levin

A local ice cream and candy shop Sweet Jenny's on Main Street in Williamsville and Oh Pour L'Amour Du Chocolat on Main street in Amherst has named two flavors of ice cream after WGRZ Evening Anchor Scott Levin.

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Thu Apr 25, 2013

Business Journal

Hooters to try again in N.F., Ont.

Niagara Falls, Ont. development officials confirmed Thursday that Hooters has signed a lease to occupy the first floor of the Baymont Inn on Ferry Street, just two blocks from Fallsview Casino & Resort.

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