William Belinson dies, active firefighter for 59 years
William M. Belinson, chief of the Eggertsville Hose Company for 17 years and an active firefighter for 59 years, died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007, at Buffalo General Hospital.
Mr. Belinson received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Erie County Volunteer Firemen’s Association just last ... More ...
Theater, restaurants, shops
Public hearing Aug. 20 for Maple Road
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
The closure of the Buffalo Shooting Club on Maple Road has left an open space that Benderson Development Co. wants to transform in a brand new concept for Western New York. (See editorial on page four) A mixed-use development has been proposed, and recommended by the Planning Board. More ...
Sanchez sentenced in three murders
Bike Path Killer Altemio Sanchez received the maximum sentence Tuesday for the murders of three area women. State Supreme Court Justice Christopher J. Burns imposed a sentence of 75 years to life for the murders of Linda Yalem in Amherst, Majane Mazur in Buffalo and Joan Diver in Newstead. More ...
Cancer doesn't stop woman from feeling grateful
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Grateful. It's the best word Betsy Pankewycz of Amherst can use to describe what she has felt toward her family, friends and supporters during her battle with colon cancer. A collage of photographs was the only way, for her, that she could put her feelings into a tangible display. More ...
For a fire department to establish itself as one of the state's premier training sites requires not only modern, up-to-date facilities and firefighters eager to hone their craft, but a seasoned fire educator who can transform those advantages into a dynamic system that contributes to a better educ... More... |
A multiuse development proposal on Maple Road at the former Buffalo Shooting Club should become a reality. That section of Amherst can support the proposal for a revolutionary idea - something Western New York needs. A multiuse development is something this area has not seen, but should. More... |
On the edge of the escarpment, overlooking Amherst State Park, a builder proposes to replace a single-family dwelling on a large treed lot with a four-unit complex, paving over a large segment as driveway. More... |
(Editor's note: The Bee's police blotter is a sampling of unusual, sometimes humorous calls received by the police department. It is not intended to be a complete record of all incidents reported.) Friday, Aug. More... |
(Editor's note: Call The Bee at 632-0390 and record a one-minute comment on our Bee Heard line. It gives readers an opportunity to comment quickly and candidly on items of local or regional interest. Callers do not have to identify themselves and no callers' names will be used. More... |
Leon Charles "Sid" Oberacker, 79, formerly of Amherst, who served the Sweet Home School District for 32 years as a music teacher, guidance counselor and later as assistant superintendent, died Monday, Aug. 6, 2007. Born in Buffalo, he attended Fredonia State College and the University at Buffalo... More... |
An Amherst administrator has announced he will expand his professional career in Akron. Scott Payne, director of special education for the Amherst Central Schools, will end his career in the district on Aug. 24. He resigned after accepting the position of director of student services for the Akr... More... |
Tryouts for the Williamsville South boys varsity and JV volleyball teams will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday, Aug. 20 and Tuesday, Aug. 21 in the back gym at Williamsville South High School, 5950 Main St. Varsity and JV girls volleyball tryouts will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on the same days... More... |
The Amherst Museum will hold the 23rd annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games Saturday, Aug. 18 on the museum grounds, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road. Scottish food, vendors, and Scottish and Celtic music will be available as well as demonstrations and Highland athletics. Admission is $8 for adults... More... |
Williamsville farmer's market continues The Williamsville Farmer's Market will be held from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday through Oct. 27 at the Williamsville Water Mill, 56 E. Spring St. Locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers will be available. Entertainment this week will be pro... More... |
now-Aug. 18 Architect Presented by Torn Space, the Dnipro Building, 562 Genesee St., Buffalo; $. 812-5733, tornspace@hotmail.com Much Ado About Nothing Bratton Theater, Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua; $. 357-6250, www. More... |
The Canisius College Center for Professional Development will offer an insurance course on property and liability insurance principles beginning in the fall. Classes will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 6- Nov. 29 at the Canisius Center at Amherst, 300 Corporate Parkway. Tuition is $277. For... More... |
- LEGAL NOTICE - NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW Notice is hereby given of the adoption of a Local Law No. 8- 2007, a Local Law amending the Zoning Code, Local Law No. 6-2006. This Local Law was adopted at the Town Board meeting held August 6, 2007. More... |
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