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Tuesday, March 16, 2010   56º F

This section displays the last 30 news articles that were published.


Tiger Woods Announces Return to Golf

Tiger Woods announced he is returning to golf. Woods made the announcement Tuesday that he will play at Augusta National beginning April 8.

Tiger Woods Announces Return to Golf

03/16/2010 12:10 PM

Former Mayoral Candidate Faces Murder Trial in May

A Genesee County man will go on trial May 3 for the death of his business partner. Scott Doll of Corfu faces second-degree murder charges for the beating death of Joseph Benaquist, 66, of Pembroke, back in February of last year.

Former Mayoral Candidate Faces Murder Trial in May

03/16/2010 10:32 AM

Police Identify Woman Found Dead in Castile Home

Wyoming County sheriff's investigators identified the body of a woman found in a Castile home last week. Police believe the body had been in the home for about a year.

Police Identify Woman Found Dead in Castile Home

03/15/2010 09:56 PM

City of Batavia Weighs Monitoring of Sex Offenders

A new service now allows New Yorkers to know when a sex offender moves in or out of their area. The city of Batavia is considering monitoring where registered sex offenders may or may not live.

City of Batavia Weighs Monitoring of Sex Offenders

03/15/2010 07:17 PM

Beauty Schools Boom in Recession

The recession forced many local industries to downsize, cut back and even close. A few others, like beauty schools, flourished during the economic downturn.

Beauty Schools Boom in Recession

03/15/2010 03:59 PM

New Service Alerts New Yorkers of Sex Offenders

A new service now allows New Yorkers to know when a sex offender moves in or out of their area. New Yorkers can sign up to receive the alert via e-mail, text message, fax or phone.

New Service Alerts New Yorkers of Sex Offenders

03/15/2010 01:39 PM

Local Restaurant Week a "Virtu" for Business Owners

Sunday was the last day to enjoy three-course meals for just $20.10 at select area restaurants. Virtu's General Manager Jeff Sharra said this year's Local Restaurant Week went exceptionally well.

Local Restaurant Week a "Virtu" for Business Owners

Updated 03/14/2010 06:39 PM

Flood Warning Issued for Tonawanda Creek

Meteorologists say there is a flood warning for the Tonawanda Creek. According to the National Weather Service, the creek is expected to crest its banks by Sunday night.

Flood Warning Issued for Tonawanda Creek

03/14/2010 11:27 AM

Daylight Saving Time Returns

It's that time of year again to gain an hour of daylight and "spring forward." Daylight Savings Time officially began at 2 a.m. Sunday, but have you ever wondered why the change happens at that time?

Daylight Saving Time Returns

Updated 03/14/2010 11:17 AM

Proposed Salt Ban Has Many Shaking Their Heads

Recent studies prove what doctors have been saying for years: cutting down on salt is good for your health. But for some businesses, cutting out the salt could eventually be the only way to make a profit, as a proposed law would lead to a salt ban in restaurants statewide.

Proposed Salt Ban Has Many Shaking Their Heads

03/13/2010 10:10 PM

Reward Offered for Auburn Arson

The owner of a Cayuga County business is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest in a fire last week.

Reward Offered for Auburn Arson

03/13/2010 06:00 PM

Independence Party Endorses Senator Schumer

New York State's influential Independence Party is scheduled to endorse Democratic U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer. The endorsement planned for Monday by the state's third largest party comes before Schumer has even announced his campaign for re-election this fall.

Independence Party Endorses Senator Schumer

03/13/2010 05:44 PM

Melting Snow, Rain Bring Flood Watches

Meteorologists are watching rivers and creeks in Genesee, Wyoming and Niagara counties this weekend.

Melting Snow, Rain Bring Flood Watches

03/13/2010 05:38 PM

No Congressional Run For Maggie Brooks

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks has pulled her name out of the pool of potential candidates seeking the 29th Congressional District seat.

No Congressional Run For Maggie Brooks

Updated 03/12/2010 08:02 PM

Art-Abilities Show Honors Creative Batavia Boy

A creative 6th grader known as "Hammering Hank" got to show off his art at Genesee County ARC's second annual "Celebrating Art-Abilities" show in Batavia Thursday.

Art-Abilities Show Honors Creative Batavia Boy

03/12/2010 08:13 AM

Former Governor Endorses Rick Lazio

Former Governor George Pataki endorsed Republican Rick Lazio for governor.

Former Governor Endorses Rick Lazio

03/11/2010 08:42 AM

Lieutenant Governor Unveils Five-Year Budget Plan

New York State Lieutenant Governor Richard Ravitch has a five-year plan for the state budget to get spending under control.

Lieutenant Governor Unveils Five-Year Budget Plan

Updated 03/10/2010 06:26 PM

FDA: Company Knew About Salmonella Contamination

The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday that the company responsible for the recall of hydrolyzed vegetable protein knowingly manufactured and distributed the contaminated ingredient.

FDA: Company Knew About Salmonella Contamination

03/10/2010 11:32 AM

Poll: A.G. Cuomo's Approval Rating Drops

A Marist College poll shows Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's approval rating fell 13 points in two weeks. Cuomo's job approval rating was 54 percent, down from 67 percent two weeks ago.

Poll: A.G. Cuomo's Approval Rating Drops

03/10/2010 08:47 AM

Governor Paterson Pushes for Spending Cap

New York Governor David Paterson wants to put a state spending cap in place and is rejecting his lieutenant governor's reported plan to borrow billions over several years to escape a fiscal crisis.

Governor Paterson Pushes for Spending Cap

03/10/2010 08:35 AM