Byron News

On 6/28/08 at 2:50 a.m., Michael R. Lavoy, 18, of Bldg # 752, Port Byron, NY was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated; Operating a Motor Vehicle with a BAC .08 of 1% and Speed in Zone after a traffic stop on ...

Hundreds of people gather to celebrate the ceremonial opening of the Erie Canal Harbor today.

Uniland Development Co. Chairman Carl J. Montante Sr., left, Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown, center, and William Huntress, president of Acquest Development, were on hand Monday for the unveiling of the future of ...

NY State and WNY seeing a positive economic impact from the Seneca Nation of Indians.

To hear Mayor Byron W. Brown's aides tell it, the widespread rumor that prompted him Thursday to deny he was leaving office or that he would be arrested was the work of Nixonesque dirty tricksters.

The Seneca Nation of Indians has emerged as one of the region's largest employers and economic forces.

Buffalo and other cities with large amounts of vacant housing would have access to a powerful redevelopment tool as part of a new bill approved by state lawmakers.

Kindergarten student Joel Russin at Gates Elementary School, in Port Byron, NY, enjoys the sprinkler during their annual beach party at the school, Thursday, June 19, 2008.

Metal pilings outline the foundation of the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino under construction near downtown Buffalo, a major prize for whoever wins the "host community" payoff.

According to U.S. Attorney Terry Flynn, John J. Fischer, Jr. used his position as Administrator of Capital Improvements to extort free roof repairs for a friend.

Tim Russert's devotion to Buffalo was no secret. Nor was - and is - his hometown's devotion to him.

Posted by: Addie Bradshaw 10 mins ago An official with the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority has been arrested on charges of bribery, extortion and witness tampering.

Delaware park will be filled with thousands of runners for the 28th annual J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge.

The Town of Cheektowaga gets it coming and going. To the west, the threat of old urban decay.

The season runs from July 19 through August 9, and volunteers can sign up for as few or as many dates as they wish -- commitments must be to full days from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Governor David Paterson Friday announced that the City of Buffalo has been selected to host the 2010 Hugh L. Carey Empire State Summer Games.

The prequel to the Wizard of Oz about why Glinda became a good witch and Elphaba became the Wicked Witch of the West continues through June 15 at the Auditorium Theatre.

Authorities say one person is dead from a fire at a western New York home located near the town where a blaze killed a family of 4 earlier this month.

More than 12-hundred people gathered at Byron Bergen High School for a very emotional ceremony celebrating the lives of the four members of the Reis family.

When Donna D. Owens becomes the second-in-command in Mayor Paul A. Dyster's administration in July, she will earn the highest base salary of any city employee.