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Paladino denounced for email blaming Paris riots on Muslims
Paladino denounced for email blaming Paris riots on Muslims

Assemblyman Sean Ryan and other community leaders denounced Carl Paladino Thursday for distributing an email Wednesday suggesting that recent riots in Paris were not just about economic injustice but were the result of a city filled with nonwhite Mus…

Thu, Mar 21, 2019

Assemblyman Sean Ryan and other community leaders denounced Carl Paladino Thursday for distributing an email Wednesday suggesting that recent riots in Paris were not just about economic injustice but were the result of a city filled with nonwhite Mus…
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  1. Paladino denounced for email blaming Paris riots on Muslims.  

  2. Diocese substantiates allegation of child sex abuse against Ellicottville priest, refers case to Vatican.  

  3. Tops to close store on Broadway, remodel Cheektowaga location.  

  4. Former Amherst financial adviser gets prison for $850,000 scams.  

  5. Sean Kirst: Amid "elite" colleges scandal, UB grad is grateful for the dance.  

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Ellicottville priest's abuse allegation referred to Vatican; 2 others cleared
Business
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TV
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College Basketball
How UB rushed the national basketball scene
Cierra Dillard's impact at UB extends beyond MAC title, NCAA Tournament
What Bobby Hurley said about facing UB
Mike Harrington: UB, Bona driving golden era for Big 4 basketball
Five things to know about Rutgers, UB women's first-round opponent
Five things to know: Arizona State and St. John's, UB's potential opponents



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Tops to close store on Broadway, remodel Cheektowaga location
David Robinson: Buffalo's economic renaissance is missing one thing: jobs
Hamburg market replacing Tops in dramatic shift for downtown grocery store
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Buffalo
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Buffalo
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Local News
Community meeting to focus on South Buffalo cannabis complex Thu, Mar 21, 2019

The public is invited to a "community conversation" with representatives from Flora Buffalo to discuss the company's $200 million high-tech cannabis manufacturing project and its potential impact and benefits to the community. The meeting, sponsor…

Cheektowaga man arraigned in girlfriend's strangulation death Thu, Mar 21, 2019
Lackawanna man sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting Thu, Mar 21, 2019
Upstate Niagara Cooperative agrees to buy ex-Alpina plant Thu, Mar 21, 2019
Ex-Disney exec to speak about customer experience Thu, Mar 21, 2019
Paladino denounced for email blaming Paris riots on Muslims Thu, Mar 21, 2019
'Hypersonic' weapons test center here called key to national security Thu, Mar 21, 2019
A chilly February for hiring in Buffalo Niagara Thu, Mar 21, 2019
Obituaries
Charleen R. Winkler, 77, onetime nurse was active in Clarence Senior Center Thu, Mar 21, 2019

Jan. 14, 1942 — March 14, 2019 In 2005 and 2006, Charleen R. Winkler received President’s Volunteer Service Awards in recognition of her hours of volunteer work at the Clarence Senior Center and Meals on Wheels. It would have been understandabl…

J. Richard McLean Jr., 86, retired Customs supervisor, active in Catholic youth programs Thu, Mar 21, 2019
Alton L. Steward, 71, teacher's aide and volunteer assistant coach in Buffalo schools Thu, Mar 21, 2019
Thomas J. Beuler, 58, superintendent for Mader Construction Thu, Mar 21, 2019
Daniel M. Carocci, 94, WWII vet, engineering manager at Ford Stamping Plant Wed, Mar 20, 2019
Gerald 'Gino' Kurdziel, 83, polka musician who had hit with 'Hello Dolly Polka' Wed, Mar 20, 2019
Ann L. Casarsa, 90, active in family business, Ladies of Charity Tue, Mar 19, 2019
Paul A. Schmidt, 87, retired Air Force major and business owner Tue, Mar 19, 2019
Crime
Cheektowaga man arraigned in girlfriend's strangulation death Thu, Mar 21, 2019

A man who allegedly strangled his girlfriend was arraigned Thursday on a second-degree manslaughter charge in Erie County Court, according to the Erie County District Attorney's Office. Sonny Martinez, 26, of Cheektowaga was also indicted on two c…

Lackawanna man sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting Thu, Mar 21, 2019
Ellicottville priest's abuse allegation referred to Vatican; 2 others cleared Thu, Mar 21, 2019
Former Amherst financial adviser gets prison for $850,000 scams Thu, Mar 21, 2019
Chinese national accused of illegal possession of a firearm Thu, Mar 21, 2019
Niagara Falls driver charged with DWI after fleeing crash scene, hiding in shed Thu, Mar 21, 2019
Buffalo man faces weapons charges after gunshot reported in downtown parking ramp Thu, Mar 21, 2019
Chad Kelly pleads guilty to second-degree trespassing Wed, Mar 20, 2019
Opinion
Editorial: Baby steps at the Community Action Organization
Rod Watson
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When Ahmed Saleh held the ceremonial grand opening of his bright, spacious Mandela Market and gas station on Broadway at Jefferson Avenue this month, … 

Political Cartoons
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Take a look around our town today. Politicians are everywhere. Maybe sunshine and receding snowbanks prompt their exit from winter lairs. But more lik… 

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Sports
Bills set to host tackle-turned-tight end Jake Fisher, per report Thu, Mar 21, 2019

Cincinnati Bengals free agent tight end Jake Fisher is scheduled to work out for the Buffalo Bills on Friday, according to ESPN's John Keim. Fisher was in Washington on Thursday, working out for the Redskins. Fisher, 25, was drafted in the seco…

How UB's Hanna Hall earned back job as starting point guard Thu, Mar 21, 2019
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Upstate Niagara Cooperative agrees to buy ex-Alpina plant Thu, Mar 21, 2019

Upstate Niagara Cooperative has agreed to buy the former Alpina Foods plant in the Town of Batavia. The deal has not yet closed. "They are considering several options strategically on how to best use the plant as they have needs for additional dai…

Ex-Disney exec to speak about customer experience Thu, Mar 21, 2019
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