Apr 23, 2008 | Buffalo News
Ex-Acme Electronics plant in Cuba is acquired by Seneca Nation
“It is truly satisfying to see land returning to the nation. It's an very impressive building.”
The Seneca Nation of Indians has added an idle manufacturing plant in Allegany County to its portfolio of non-reservation property holdings. via Buffalo News
Upstate NY restaurateur accused of hiring illegal workers
The owner of several Mexican restaurants and 10 of his restaurant managers were arrested Wednesday for recruiting illegal Mexican immigrants to staff the businesses in exchange for little pay and dismal ... via Post-Standard
“It's a significant disadvantages for businesses in areas like WNY to have to compete against an organization a restaurant chain or other business that is not complying with U.S. Law”
A local restaurant owner is behind bars tonight accused of harboring illegal immigrants and making them work for low wages. via WKBW-TV
Keep funding in place for 211 service
I am writing to urge continued state funding for 211, an easily remembered number that helps people to find the services they need. via Star-Gazette
Deadline extended for wind park study comments
“Other than the railroad at the turn of the century, this is the biggest thing to ever happen here”
The deadline for comments on a draft environmental impact statement for the proposed Noble Allegany Wind Park power generation project has been extended. via Buffalo News
DOT Summer Project List Held Up
The region six list was scheduled to be released Wednesday. Region six includes Allegany, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben and Yates counties. via WETM-TV Elmira
On the Record / March 21, 2008
The Buffalo office of Hatch Mott MacDonald, a national transportation and infrastructure engineering consultant, promoted Ronald J. Klinczar to senior associate/ principal project manager and named Amy Minser ... via Buffalo News
“With early detection of polyps and removal of those polyps through a colonoscopy, about 90% of all colorectal cancers can be prevented before they ever occur.”
Colon cancer is now the second leading cancer killer in the United States. Colonscopies are the screening tests that detect colon cancer.They're especially important because in the early stages of the disease ... via WGRZ-TV Buffalo
Tubman, Anthony, Barton will be presentation's focus
"Upstate New York Ties to Three Women Who Changed History: Harriet Tubman, Susan B. Anthony and Clara Barton," will be presented to the Allegany Area Historical Association at 2 p.m. Sunday. via Buffalo News
Maple houses prepare for spring rush
“It's been off to slow start, and we're into March where normally we're into full-time production”
Do you prefer your pancakes thin? Thick? Pocked with blueberries? Crunchy with coarsely ground grains? There are pancake recipes to please every taste, and this month promises the all-you-can-eat variety in ... via Buffalo News
Southern Tier hunters were on target in 2007
Steuben County once again led New York state in the numbers of deer killed by hunters last fall, according to figures released Tuesday. via Star-Gazette
ID card forgery alleged in arrest at casino hotel
Lisa M. George, 25, of Jamestown, was arrested at the Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel at about 3:15 a.m. Wednesday and charged with second-degree forgery by Cattaraugus County sheriff's deputies. via Buffalo News
Share of casino proceeds to fall short of expectations
“There were different numbers, and the state trimmed [the distribution]”
County lawmakers learned Wednesday that only $548,506 - less than half the hoped-for share of the 2006 Seneca gambling proceeds - will reach the county under a six-month distribution formula earmarked for ... via Buffalo News
Seneca Allegany to host ESPN boxing
The Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel will play host to a nationally televised boxing card on Friday, March 28. via Buffalo Business First
Wind Advisory For Parts Of WNY
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for parts of Western New York. via WBEN-AM Buffalo
Freezing rain and snow glaze Upstate NY
“There's a lot of ice underneath, but this should help. We'll be in good shape this weekend.”
Freezing rain and snow spread across upstate New York Wednesday evening, making highways treacherous and causing a multi-car pileup that killed one person and sent another to a hospital. via WSTM-TV Syracuse
“This will give our residents and even on a regional basis the opportunity to go to one place to gain information regarding just about any human service need”
Its about to get a lot easier to find help with human service agencies in Schuyler County . via WETM-TV Elmira
On the Record / December 21, 2007
“Insulator for energized terminal of electrical device”
Walt Disney Parks & Resorts announced that Bryan Wittman, vice president of global special events, has been selected as one of three float judges for the 119th Rose Bowl Parade on Jan. via Buffalo News