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Plan for stable might jeopardize tax credits, city told
The city's plan to stabilize a 119- year-old former horse barn by removing large sections of the crumbling structure could make it ineligible for tax credits that might be key to redevelopment, preservationists ...
Another 2nd Prize Lottery Ticket Sold in WNY
Once again, someone is $250,000 richer, thanks to a second prize Mega Millions ticket that was sold here in Western New York.
Focused curriculum is a major goal as district looks to new school year
Implementing a guaranteed and viable curriculum throughout the Depew School District is a major goal for the 2008-09 school year, Assistant Superintendent Sue Frey told the Board of Education at its ...
City plans restoration of stable on Jersey St.
City officials Saturday authorized a $397,000 contract to save the crumbling horse barn on Jersey Street, the historic structure whose falling bricks forced neighbors on nearby Summer Street to move out of ...
David Smith, vice president and general manager of Quebecor World Buffalo, says the Depew plant needs to be a low-cost producer of mass market books.
Mystery man helps family breathe easy
The kindness of a stranger saved Carol Wrazen's life when she stumbled out of the computer room in her Depew home choking on a piece of kielbasa.
State is asked to take away board control of borrowing
Erie County's elected leaders are now waging a Hail Mary effort to free themselves from the control board's clutches when it comes to borrowing money.
Tonawanda lottery players win most; Cheektowaga has the most outlets
The Tops Market store on Broadway in Depew, where Bob Davis is seen checking his tickets, sold over $2 million in lottery tickets last year.
Identity theft is focus of free Monday workshop
Understanding identity theft and taking steps to minimize its impact will be the focus of a free workshop to be offered from 6 to 8 p. m. Monday by the Lancaster- Depew Federal Credit Union.
Principal leaving Performing Arts
Kevin E. Kazmierczak, principal of the Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts for the past eight years, is leaving next month to become principal of Tonawanda Senior High School.
Flag Day ceremony, parade set at Elks Lodge
State Sen. Dale Volker, R-Depew, and the Lancaster Elks will hold a Flag Day celebration and parade at 4 p. m. Saturday at the Lancaster Elks Lodge.
The Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame has unveiled a 13-member class for induction later this year.
The Lancaster Regional Players will hold auditions for the roles of the three boys, ages 10-16, in the comedy "Over the Tavern" at 7 p. m. Monday and Tuesday in the Lancaster Opera House, 21 Central Ave., ...
Family finds backyard is off-limits because of conservation easement
WNY companies find support in SBA programs Business First of Buffalo - by Tracey Drury Business First Mike Kasprzyk has a bit of a problem creating repeat customers.
Governor wants school property tax cap
Gov. David A. Paterson is proposing legislation to impose an annual ceiling on property tax increases by school districts.
THURSDAY: First Niagara promotes Schunk
First Niagara Bank recently promoted Timothy P. Schunk to assistant vice president, application services.
Religion Notes / News of area faith groups
Bishop Edward U. Kmiec will give the invocation at the annual St. Thomas More Guild luncheon at noon Friday in the Buffalo Convention Center.
Village pulls playground equipment
Summer recreation programs are being discontinued at several locations this year in Depew.
Dipietro Seeking Volker's State Senate Seat
Former East Aurora Mayor David DiPietro on Friday informed members of the media that he will challenge New York State Senator Dale M. Volker in September's Republican party primary.