Quality desserts at Ettaro's
by LUCY RUSHANOVA Reporter
      For freshness, quality and everyday reasonable prices, Ettaro's Italian Desserts is the place to go. Conveniently located in Amherst, Ettaro's offers a variety of freshly baked mouthwatering Italian cookies, pastries, pies and cakes. The bakery specializes in catering for weddings, showers, busin...
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Law firm to focus on cases involving the trucking industry
      Attorneys Donna L. Burden, Philip M. Gulisano and Jonathan S. Hickey have founded the law firm of Burden, Gulisano & Hickey, LLC, in Suite 320 of the Brisbane Building, 403 Main St., Buffalo. Formerly of Hurwitz & Fine, P.C.
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Business News
      PRWeek ranked Travers Collins & Company 120th in its list of top-grossing public relations firms in the United States, making it the highest-ranking Buffalo based firm. PRWeek's annual list ranks companies in regard to U.S. revenue, defined as fee income plus mark-up on billable items. Travers Co...
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Gilman Ciocia sets June workshop schedule
      Gilman Ciocia, a provider of federal, state and local tax planning and preparation services, has set its schedule of workshops taking place in Williamsville and Snyder in June.
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Meetings
      Buffalo to host a civil rights forum The office of State Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo has selected Buffalo as the first city to open a series of statewide forums on civil rights. The lawyers of the Office of the Attorney General will host the event from 6-7:30 p.m.
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Carpet Castle continues to offer quick service with new location
by BREANN HOWELL West Seneca Editor
      Bill Katz may not have known much about flooring when he took over Carpet Castle in 1975, but now he has plenty of experience and two store locations that serve most of Western New York. "I started from scratch," he said, noting he stepped up to head the company after his brother-in-law passed aw...
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People in the News
      Garnet Schulte of Amherst has been named an assistant account executive for the SKM Group. She earned her bachelor's degree at Niagara University in business with a concentration in marketing. Prior to joining SKM, she completed an internship with Curbell Electronics.
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Prosit plans fundraiser for Response to Love Center
      Prosit, a traditional Polish and German restaurant, will add a touch of Italian culture on Wednesday, June 13. In honor of St. Anthony an Italian feast will be held at Prosit Restaurant, 5428 Main St., near Reist Street. Included on the special Italian menu will be stuffed shells, minestrone and...
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Last call for restaurants to enter the Taste of Williamsville
      The slots are filling up quickly for this year's Taste of Williamsville, scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 7 at Island Park, behind Town Hall, 5583 Main St. Co-Chairwoman Tricia Hanny Browne said there are a maximum of 24 spots available and the list is nearing that total.
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Water Authority audit positive
      The annual audit of the Erie County Water Authority's finances has resulted in a favorable, "clean" opinion of its financial reporting and accounting practices. The audit was done by Drescher & Malecki LLP.
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UB students receive SUNY Chancellor's Awards for Excellence
      Students at the University at Buffalo have received 2007 SUNY Chancellor's Awards for Student Excellence from SUNY Chancellor John R. Ryan. The awards are given out annually to students who earn a grade-point average of 3.78 or higher and record a significant contribution to their campus or local...
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Course added at Leon Studio in Williamsville
      Leon Studio One School of Hair Design recently added a program run through the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences. The program focuses on esthetics, skin care and makeup.
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