The Williamsville Village Board voted Monday to raise the village water rate by 22 cents per 1,000 gallons, over the objections of frustrated residents. The rates will rise from $4.45 to $4.67, effective immediately. Full Story »
WHEATFIELD -- Senior citizens will be allowed to dance Saturday at the Community Center, after all. Full Story »
An effort was launched in State Supreme Court this morning to prevent a Town of Tonawanda video store from renting and selling adult videos, which local officials said violates the zoning code. Full Story »
Expert consultants will work to help 10 midsize cultural organizations operate in more "dynamic and efficient" fashion under a pilot program announced today by the Fund for the Arts, a collaborative of eight Western New York foundations. Full Story »
Four cats and one rabbit died, but volunteer firefighters from three West Seneca companies rescued about 25 other animals from a burning home Monday night, West Seneca fire and police officials reported today. Full Story »
When it comes to the thermometer today, it's all downhill. A cold front is moving in, the National Weather Service informs us, and the mercury is expected to fall from the mid-30s early in the day to around 20 before midnight. The chance of rain this morning becomes a chance of snow as evening arrives. Most areas should see an inch of snow tonight, although the traditional Snow Belt areas could ... Full Story »
The look of a new Peace Bridge companion span could depend on what shapes the public likes the most: diamonds, needles or arches. Full Story »
A 20-year-old Buffalo man died Sunday from injuries he suffered in a car accident Saturday night on the East Side. Full Story »
Seven members of an alleged identity theft gang were arraigned in federal court today. Full Story »
A former bookkeeper and cashier for the Lancaster School District will stay out of jail if she repays the $13,460 in lunch money she stole, a judge ruled today. Full Story »
A bank on Main Street in the City of Tonawanda was robbed this morning, city police reported. Full Story »
The group planning to buy the Statler Towers says it is still working toward completing the deal, and the trustee in the bankruptcy case is allowing the prospective purchasers more time, at least for now. Full Story »
A 20-year-old Maine resident who used the Internet to arrange a sexual liaison with a 13-year-old Niagara County girl faces a federal prison term after taking a guilty plea today. Full Story »
Nine homes in northeastern neighborhoods of the Town of Tonawanda have been targeted since Dec. 3 by what town police characterized as a serial burglar. Full Story »
The Erie County Industrial Development Agency this morning approved $320,000 in tax breaks for a pair of projects that will turn vacant land or dilapidated buildings in Buffalo into apartments near the Elmwood strip. Full Story »
Chautauqua County sheriff's officials this morning crossed off one of the names on their 10 Most Wanted list, after a tip led them to arrest a 20-year-old man in a Forestville creek. Full Story »
NIAGARA FALLS--Two councilmen want the head of a countywide tourism and promotion agency to resign, and they'll ask their fellow lawmakers tonight to support a formal call for him to step down. Full Story »
The Red Cross was called to assist one adult and three children routed from their home early this morning by a fire on Buffalo's upper West Side. Full Story »
Looking for a chance to get that snow off your driveways and sidewalks? Today is it. Everything should be melting. The National Weather Service promises a high around 40, only a slight chance of rain and light winds. This time of year, that's a good day. In fact, it may be the best day we have all week. Full Story »
Bad weather in the Midwest delayed the return of the Buffalo News football writers from Kansas City. So, The News' Allen Wilson will delay until 11 a.m. Tuesday his weekly Bills Replay live chat. Full Story »
LOCKPORT--William R. Timkey Jr. is glad he was recognized last weekend with the Lockport Police Department's first Citizen of the Year Award. Full Story »
YOUNGSTOWN -- This afternoon's "Holiday in the Village" will feature children's performer Glenn Colton. Full Story »
SANBORN--Bill Beilein has basketball's version of street credit. Full Story »
A 29-year-old West Seneca man stopped for speeding early today on state Route 20 in Orchard Park also was charged with driving while intoxicated, state police reported. Full Story »
Today looks like a good day for the Bills to be playing on the road -- or maybe to go Christmas shopping. Full Story »
A lynx is released in Villafranca de Cordoba, southern Spain. AFP/Cristina Quicler
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