Rite-Aid proposed at old Vix site
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
The corner of North Forest and Maple roads is an eyesore, housing a vacant Vix Pharmacy. When new developments are proposed, this vacant lot is often referred to as needing attention first. Residents against a Walgreens Pharmacy at Hopkins and Klein roads have said it should be built on the form... More ...
Lions Club raising funds for eye institute
The most comprehensive center for the diagnosis of eye diseases in Western New York - the Lions Diagnostic Imaging Center - opened recently in the Ira G. Ross Eye Institute at 1176 Main St., Buffalo. More ...
Williamsville School District preliminary budget increases 4.7 percent for 2008-09
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Williamsville Central School District residents recently got their first opportunity to view the proposed 2008-09 budget, which totals $152,067,615, a spending increase of 4.69 percent. (See editorial on page four) The 2007-08 budget is $145 million. More ...
Playoff action
Kenmore East's Frank Briandi breaks away from Williamsville South's Leo Schultz during Sunday's Western New York Federation Small School Division quarterfinal at Buffalo State College. East won, 2-1, to advance to the semis. Photo by Joe Eberle Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com More ...
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Williamsville resident has ties to Roswell Park
by PATRICK J. NAGY
Williamsville resident John Hannon was destined to become an integral part of the Ride for Roswell. One of five co-chairs for this year's Ride for Roswell, Hannon, a skin cancer survivor, originally became involved in 1996 when a group of residents on his street rode for Michael Augustyn, a boy ... More ...
Amherst District wants Town Board to back off from nursing issue
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
It's been common practice for boards to pass resolutions stating their opinion on matters that don't involve them - just to go on the record. But the Amherst Town Board's resolution "Maintaining the Health and Safety of ALL Children in the Amherst School District," unanimously approved on Feb. 4... More ...
Doctor Andy's Day for Kids Supports Sisters Hospital
Physicians from several area hospitals will trade in their stethoscopes for aprons as they team up for "Doctor Andy's Day for Kids" from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24 at the Buffalo Brew Pub, 6861 Main St., near Transit Road, in Williamsville. More ...
Alert neighbors catch alleged burglar
It started with a Corfu Circle resident who on Sunday noticed a suspicious man riding a bicycle and then entering a neighbor's garage. The complainant yelled out, "What are you doing?" and the man left. More ...
125 Years Ago Feb. 22, 1883 Last Friday as a man named Fritz was driving Mr. George Hartman's team, attached to a sleigh loaded with mill feed, he met with a bad scare and what might have been a serious accident. More... |
When a school district's budget exceeds $152 million, it's time to take a hard look at the numbers. That figure may in part be due to mandates, but the district chose to have five assistant superintendents and principals that make more than $100,000. More... |
Thanks to Mayor Mary Lowther and trustees Basil Piazza and Brian Kulpa for voting to approve my appointment to the Village of Williamsville Special Events Committee. I can think of nothing more rewarding than having the opportunity to volunteer my time for the betterment of our wonderful village. More... |
(Editors 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.) Thursday, Fe. 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... |
Raoul Hailpern, 91, of Amherst, died on Feb. 9, 2008. Mr. Hailpern received a bachelor's degree in math from the University of London and a doctoral degree from the University at Buffalo. He taught math at the University at Buffalo and was a teacher at The Park School from 1958 until 2003, retir... More... |
Eric Samuels, a senior at Williamsville North High School, was one of 428 students worldwide awarded a scholarship to attend the Honeywell Scholars Presidential Classroom program from March 2-8 in Washington, D.C. He is the son of George Samuels of Williamsville. More... |
The headline of the Williamsville East boys swimming article was incorrect in last week's Bee. Kane Hsieh won the 100-yard breaststroke at the ECIC "AA" Championships, not Neil Batta as reported. More... |
"If you stop 10 people on the street and ask them, probably nine will have had a family member who worked for the railroads." That statement, by Tom Stackhouse, explains the reasons why Western New Yorkers are interested in the history of the area's railroads - a history that the Western New Yor... More... |
Volunteers needed at Weinberg Campus A variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups are available at Weinberg Campus, 2700 N. Forest Road. Opportunities include program assistants, centerpiece designers, deli servers, visitors, gift shop attendants and office assistants. Call ... More... |
now-March 14 . PURRade: Virtual Cat Walk - Help the SPCA of Erie County from the comfort of your own home. That's right - log on to www.yourspca.org and follow the link to raise much-needed money. More... |
Lauer-Manguso & Associates Architects, in Amherst, recently had an employee, Frank E. Otto, a project architect, receive Professional Accreditation by the U.S. Green Building Council for LEED Certification for New Construction & Major Renovations. This achievement demonstrates an understanding of... More... |
- LEGAL NOTICE - SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY COURT: COUNTY OF ERIE ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE INDEX NO.: 7665/07 JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. F/K/A JPMORGAN CHASE BANK F/K/A THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK Plaintiff, vs. JERRY T. BALESTERI, et al. Defendant(s). Mor... More... |
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