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Wyoming Men Arrested for Fraud to State
Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced the arrests of two Wyoming County men for defrauding the state.
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Dinapoli's Office Completes Even More School Audits
State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced Wednesday that his office completed audits of the Oneida City, Tuckahoe Union Free, and Wyoming Central school districts.
Taste of sunshine on tap for this afternoon
Buffalo's morning showers are expected to dry up and the skies should bring sunshine this afternoon, which is good news for those planning to visit the Taste of Buffalo downtown.
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 8PM this evening for the following counties: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, ...
Wyoming County school district voters will face budgets that would increase school spending by about 5 percent in balloting to be held Tuesday. via Buffalo News
Gas prices hit record high this weekend
“I drive 2 miles from my house just to come here. There's two gas stations just around the corner from me but they're both at like $3.70 so I would rather drive a little bit farther.”
NY drivers pay more than other states. Retail gas prices across the country set a new record high this weekend with the national average now at $3.49/gallon. But here in the Empire State, we are paying on ... via WKBW-TV
Elsewhere: Florida, Montana, Wyoming, New York
“You're an eBay guy and I know it”
Howard Dean says Florida delegates will be seated. Another superdelegate from Montana endorses Barack Obama. via Observer.com - All Articles
MONDAY: GOP's list of Reynolds' replacements narrows
“I think there's a lot of work to be done on behalf of people of New York State”
The field of possible Republican replacements for outgoing U.S. Rep. Tom Reynolds continued to narrow Monday. via Niagara Gazette
Man accused of bogus fundraising A Rochester man has pleaded not guilty to charges that he solicited donations door-to-door for charities but pocketed the cash. via Democrat & Chronicle
Wyoming salt plant catches fire
“It would have spread the fire.”
About 100 firefighters were on scene at the plant, in the village of Silver Springs, said Tony Santoro, director of fire and emergency management for Wyoming County. via Democrat & Chronicle
Sentimentality returns life to former school
“This would be the largest one in New York - 140 kids could play at the same time”
Raymond P. Sciarrino didn't plan to get into commercial real estate development. via Democrat & Chronicle
Ken Silverstein - The Giuliani Campaign Spent at Least $142.83 For Each Vote
Rudy Giuliani's campaign released its 4th quarter fundraising figures today, which show that Mr. via Harper's Magazine
A bookstore that binds a community
“No. 1 customer and biggest fan.”
PERRY - Ann Burlingham knows what she wants in a bookstore. "I want the kind of store where people find what they didn't expect to find," she says. via Democrat & Chronicle
16 Year Old Brings Knife to School
East Rochester's newly mayor called for the temporary rehiring of three village staffers he abruptly fired upon entering office last month. via R News
Pet Therapy Gets a Wag from Grant
“This is a wonderful hour of activity, recreation and therapy.”
A $60,000 grant from The Golisano Foundation has allowed Lollypop Farm to expand its program to agencies like CP Rochester. via R News
Driver, 21, in crash charged with DWI
A young Wyoming County man escaped injury when his car left Lewiston Road in the Town of Batavia shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday and broke two utility poles, Genesee County sheriff's deputies report. via Buffalo News
Cap on property taxes gets support
“If you do not have a cap, you will not control spending”
ALBANY -- In an attempt to get property taxes in New York more in line with the rest of the country, the state should consider putting a cap on how much tax collections can go up annually, experts said at a ... via PressConnects.com
Driver in guarded condition after collision with truck
A Wyoming man remained in guarded condition at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester Friday, three days after he was involved in a two-vehicle crash at Route 63 and Transit Road. via Buffalo News
Tractor-trailer, car collide; man seriously injured
A Wyoming County man today is hospitalized with serious injuries, one day after a tractor-trailer and car collided in Pavilion, Genesee County. via Democrat & Chronicle
Wyoming County fire damages mechanic's shop
Firefighters battled a blaze last night that heavily damaged a mechanic's shop in Wyoming, Wyoming County. via Democrat & Chronicle