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Those Long-Haul Buses Really Don't Belong in New...
New York's Midtown denizens constantly gripe about the inter-city bus companies that use Manhattan's curbs as loading zones, and on Monday it turned out their complaints were legitimate as at least one company's coaches were too heavy for city streets.
New York celebrates Super Bowl, New England...
NEW YORK - After a late night of Super Bowl celebrations, New Yorkers kept the party going on Monday following a Giants victory that fans said was made sweeter because it was over the exalted New England Patriots.
New York Giants Report Card (Super Bowl XLVI...
The New York Giants are Super Bowl XLVI champions! What else is there to say? Well, there's the matter of the final Giants report card for the season. Let's get right to it! Offense: The Patriots did a good job taking away explosive Victor Cruz, who didn't do much after...
Maybelline New York Announces Lineup for...
NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- More makeup artists. More designers. More shows. More participation from Maybelline New York's global community and consumers.  Now in its sixth season as the official ...
How New York City Went Digital in 2011
Since 2010, New York City has strived to become a global digital leader. Mayor Michael Bloomberg and commissioner Katherine Oliver announced NYC Digital last July, with the mission to create a better civil society and stronger democracy with the use of technology - engaging, serving and connecting New York.
Engines idling in New York despite law
Passing laws is one thing; enforcing them is another. Enter New York City's idling rule, meant to improve the city's air quality by prohibiting drivers from running their engines when they're not moving.
Rangers Aim to Be New York's Next Champion: A...
The Philadelphia Flyers are looking up at the New York Rangers right now, just as the Philadelphia Eagles and the rest of the NFL are looking up at the New York Giants. After the Giants won Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5, Philadelphia residents like myself are once again gritting our...
David Schwimmer Wades into New York's East Village...
In New York City the battle against new and old is everywhere, but its front lines could be said to be in the East Village, where "old-timers" fight tooth and nail to save their treasured businesses and buildings against the glut of Starbucks and developers. While the beloved St. Marks Bookshop was recently given a reprieve, numerous other businesses are being steadily converted from mom and pop ...
JPMorgan, BofA Sued by New York Over Use of...
JPMorgan Chase & Co., Bank of America Corp. and Wells Fargo & Co. were sued by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman over the use of a mortgage database that the state said led to improper foreclosures.
A Tale of Two Passes: How the New York Giants Won...
The New York Giants quarterback has now put the Eli in Elite. When New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham felt the football hit his fingertips, a single thought crossed his mind: freeze your feet.
New York Giants Prove Their Mettle in Gutsy Super...
It's interesting that the New York Giants was not the team everyone was talking about when the Super Bowl hype was in full swing. Sure, there were the people who talked about how the Giants beat the New England Patriots before in the Super Bowl as well as how Eli Manning was...
New York Knicks Vs. Utah Jazz Feb. 6 Game Preview:...
The New York Knicks host the Utah Jazz on Monday night in a game that could prove if the Knicks are really on the right track. After really tough losses to the Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics, the Knicks finished off a back-to-back-to-back with a win over the New Jersey Nets on...
New York Yankees' Joba Chamberlain Getting on the...
New York Yankees Joba Chamberlain is making his way through his rehabilitation process following Tommy John surgery. He is now throwing off of a half-mound. He seems to be recovering well and is expected to play in the 2012 season.
NFL: New York Giants 21, New England 17
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 5 (UPI) -- Eli Manning engineered an 88-yard scoring drive in the fourth quarter Sunday, boosting the New York Giants to a 21-17 win over New England in Super Bowl XLVI.
New York Giants win Super Bowl, 21-17
INDIANAPOLIS -- The New York Giants thwarted the New England Patriots for the second time in four years with a fourth-quarter comeback to snatch the Super Bowl and history from Tom Brady's hands.

Investigation of Niagara SPCA widens
The board of directors at the Niagara County SPCA approved a plan Wednesday to allow staff from the Erie County SPCA to come into its facility and conduct an independent review.The move comes just days after several current and former workers and volunteers, along with a current board member, launched a series of allegations against the animal shelter.The Erie County SPCA board is expected to approve the arrangement at its meeting on Thursday."Come in, see what's going on at the shelter," said Barbara Carr, executive director at the Erie County animal shelter, which is a separate organization and has no affiliation with the Niagara County operation...
Erie County's bond rating improves
Wall Street rating agency Standard and Poor's Financial Services LLC has raised Erie County's bond rating from BBB+ to A- for its general obligation bonds that cover myriad projects and county business.At the same time S&P affirmed Erie County's fiscal outlook as "stable."Both are far cries from the "red and green budget" days of six years ago that led to the county's finances being overseen by a state-appointed fiscal stability authority, or control board."I am glad to see that S&P has, again,...
Wagering at Fort Erie track drops nearly 20%
A combination of factors including fewer races resulted in a 19.6 percent decrease in the thoroughbred racing handle at Fort Erie Race Track.Fort Erie's live racing season ended on Nov. 1.Preliminary statistics show the Southern Ontario border oval took in $39,671,970, or an average of $508,615 handle for its 78 live racing days this year. In 2010, the track's handle was $49,381,800, for a $633,100 average per live racing day.Track officials said paring back the number of races this season to...
$200M in mortgages were registered in Erie County...
Erie County residents and companies secured nearly $200 million in mortgages in July, according to newly released records.The Erie County Clerk's Office registered 1,619 mortgages with an aggregate value of %199.98 million last month.The database below has details on those mortgages, based on the property designations filed with the county clerk. Use the tab to narrow the list to a single community, or simply hit Search to see the entire database at once.If you wish more information about a...
Toronto faces library cuts
Erie County's library system isn't alone in having financial problems. Toronto is also facing the possibility of library reductions.A new consultant's report suggests deep cuts in Toronto's library system, according to the Toronto Star.The study by KPMG suggests closures, reduced hours and fewer programs. The Toronto system currently includes 98 libraries.
Special election set for Sept. 13 to fill Weiner's...
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo has set special elections for former Rep. Anthony Weiner's congressional seat and six vacant seats in the state Assembly for Sept. 13, coinciding with statewide primaries.The 9th Congressional District includes parts of Brooklyn and Queens.The Assembly seats are in Oneida County, Erie County...
Scandal! (1872 edition)
He was the Donald Trump of the Gilded Age - flamboyant, ambitious, egregious. He glittered when he walked, his peacock wardrobe shrieking, his diamond rings sparkling, his strawberry-blond ringlets curling just so around his face. "Jubilee Jim," they called him; "the Prince of Erie." He preferred James Fisk Jr., but he...
County clerk to run for empty NY seat in Congress
The Erie County clerk tells The Buffalo News she'll run for thecongressional seat vacated in February when pictures of a shirtlessand married incumbent who was soliciting dates on Craigslist turned
Judge rules guard can be rehired despite role in...
Former Erie County Holding Center sergeant set the wheels in motion for an unprovoked punch to a defenseless inmate.
Trail user count for Canalway in Syracuse area
ALBANY, NY (01/27/2011)(readMedia)-- The New York State Canal Corporation and Parks & Trails New York today announced the availability of "Who's on the Trail? The Erie Canalway Trail User Count 2011," the fourth annual report about how people use the Old Erie Canal section of the Canalway in Onondaga and Cayuga counties.
DWI arrest follows high-speed chase
A Cattaraugus County woman whose driver's license has been suspended 12 times was charged with driving while intoxicated after leading deputies on a brief chase Sunday morning on the Aurora Expressway that reached speeds of 100 mph, the Erie County Sheriff's Office reported.
28 top-end deals recorded in Erie County
The Erie County Clerk's Office recorded 1,658 real-estate transactions last month -- including 28 that were worth at least $500,000. The largest number of high-end deals were registered in the 14075 (Hamburg) and 14150 (Tonawanda) zip codes, with four each. Click here for a database of all 1,658 transactions, including values, addresses, and the names of buyers and sellers. The Clerk's Office also processed the paperwork for 2,775 mortgages last month. Twenty-one of those mortgages carried...
Swarts to lead Botanical Gardens
Former Erie County Clerk will be responsible for administering day-to-day operations, implementing master plan.
News Arts Editor Jeff Simon chats at 3 p.m. today
Cuts to the funding of Erie County's cultural organizations will surely be discussed during today's live chat.
County budget whirlwind settles in accord
Nearly all the people connected to Erie County's 2011 budget might find some solace in Tuesday's rumpus in Old County Hall.
Canal trail closer to completion
AMSTERDAM - The Erie Canalway Trail, a bicycle and hiking trail from Buffalo to Albany that cuts through the heart of the Mohawk Valley, is about 75 percent complete, and progress is being made to develop one of the few remaining gaps, in Montgomer...
Library spells out impact of deep cuts in county...
Hours will drop sharply at Erie County's 37 public libraries thanks to deep county budget cuts.
Lake Shore/Carrier Career & Technical Academy to...
ANGOLA - The Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES Lake Shore/Carrier Career & Technical Academy in Angola will host an open house event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept.
Storm damage repaired, Erie Canal reopens; Fort...
The Erie Canal reopened Friday afternoon after being closed for nearly five days due to rainfall that washed tons of debris - including several Fort Plain residents' garages and sheds - into the locks.
Oswego Canal, part of Erie Canal stay closed today
Dick Blume / The Post StandardLogs float in the Oneida River in Caughdenoy as high water from Sunday's heavy rain works through the Erie Canal system. The Erie Canal east of New London and the entire Oswego Canal remain...
Extra hours allow processing of passports to avert...
The Erie County Clerk's Office processed more than 1,500 new passport applications and assisted more than 1,000 passport renewals between Wednesday and Monday in an effort to help county residents beat a$35 increase in passport fees, County Clerk Kathy Hochul reported Monday night.
Bonuses from public bodies top $5 million
The Erie County Medical Center Corporation, Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority and other local authorities gave just over $5 million in bonuses to their staffs in 2009, a state office is reporting.
Auto Bureau locations will modify weekend hours
The Erie County Auto Bureau will modify its hours of operation this weekend.
Clerk's Office open late to accommodate homebuyers
The Erie County Clerk's Office will stay open late this afternoon to accommodate homebuyers who need to complete their closings today in order to qualify for a federal tax credit, County Clerk Kathy Hochul said Tuesday.
1 dead, 1 hurt in deer-motorcycle collisions in NY
Separate collisions involving motorcyclists and deer on western New York roads have left one man dead and another in critical condition. The Erie County Sheriff's Department says the first accident occurred late Saturday night in the Buffalo suburb of Clarence, where 53-year-old Stephen Grandillo of Clarence was riding his motorcycle when he struck a deer and was thrown from his bike.

  1 dead, 1 hurt in deer-motorcycle collsions in NY
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