Gov. Cuomo’s State of the State: Environmental Goals and Concerns NEW YORK, N.Y.—Today, Governor Andrew Cuomo’s state of the state address, combined for the first time with his executive budget proposal, discussed a range of pro-environmental initiatives. The Governor’s announcement included proposals to: raise the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) toRead More

As I was moving slowly through the very long line at the wake for Kevin Dillon on Sunday at the Cannan Funeral Home, a gentleman who at one point was across from me held out his hand as if holding a microphone, and smiled at me as if to sayRead More

  The long-awaited state audit of Erie Community College (ECC) has now been released and it confirms much of what we have reported over the last several months about the management problems at the college that many have suggested have contributed to the institution’s current financial crisis that has resultedRead More

National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation (National Fuel) advises homeowners to be vigilant and pay attention to outdoor gas meters, furnaces and vents throughout the winter season. Snow, ice and extreme cold temperatures can pose a variety of safety and performance issues for heating systems. Ensure outdoor gas meter safety and proper service by:Read More

Forgotten in the glamour of government officials talking about how they will deliver projects is who pays for it — You do! During Governor Andrew Cuomo’s State of the State message on Wednesday, he proposed spending $http://southbuffalonews.com00 billion in new infrastructure projects – calling it an ambitious plan that wouldRead More

On March http://southbuffalonews.com7, 20http://southbuffalonews.com6, Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School students, faculty, and staff had the opportunity to Skype with Salva from South Sudan, Africa.  Salva leads Water for South Sudan, Inc., a non-profit organization he founded in 2003.  Salva educates people and fund-raises for the work of Water for SouthRead More

YMCA Buffalo Niagara has hit the midway point of its Annual Campaign journey noting it is 74.8% to its overall goal of $725,000.  The organization, comprised of eight branches and the Association office is seeking the communities support in reaching its target by April http://southbuffalonews.com9, 20http://southbuffalonews.com6. With the communities supportRead More

LOCKPORT—Wm. Keith McNall, who became chairman of the Niagara County Legislature in January, added a new title today: law library trustee. The news of McNall’s appointment came in a letter from the chief administrative judge of the New York State Unified Court System, naming the long-time public fixture to theRead More

Guest View by Jamie Caldwell Niagara Falls, NY   The city of Niagara Falls has serious issues that need to be addressed.  For each matter this administration overlooks, it’s like, “kicking a can down the road”.  However, our city has kicked so many cans down the road, we have endedRead More

Guest View by Christine Hutten North Tonawanda I am pleased that veterinarians across New York State are coming out in full force to oppose the inhumane practice of cat declawing (Cat Declawing Ban Gains Support Of Veterinarians Around The State 3/http://southbuffalonews.com7/http://southbuffalonews.com6). While most people think of declawing as removal ofRead More

  It’s politics as usual at the City Hall of Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster. That’s the charge of Rick Smith, who has served on the city Planning Board for the past nine years, six as its chairman. Smith ran for city Council in November on a platform critical ofRead More

  At least publicly, Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster has sung the praises of the shadowy and secretive Niagara Tourism and Convention Corp., and its’ CEO John Percy. The NTCC benefits from nearly $2 million a year in city money, with around $900,000 coming from bed tax collections and anotherRead More

To whom it may concern: I am the operator of the Hyde Park Pavilion Ice Rinks having entered into an agreement with the City in 20http://southbuffalonews.com2. I am writing to correct recent articles in your newspaper. First, there was an article which indicated that the operator of the rinks, myRead More

  The city of Niagara Falls will “officially play host” to the 20http://southbuffalonews.com6 Great Lakes-Saint Lawrence Cities Initiative annual conference this June. City taxpayers will officially foot the bill. The conference will host http://southbuffalonews.comhttp://southbuffalonews.com8 U.S. and Canadian representatives, including representatives from Niagara Falls, who will gather to eat, drink, networkRead More

  Niagara Falls – A city-owned Chilton Avenue apartment house set to be sold to a volunteer member of the Dyster administration for $500 was never advertised as being for sale, and no sign was ever posted on the front lawn describing it was such. Instead, Community Development Director SethRead More

It couldn’t have been made any clearer had it been posted on billboards, shouted from rooftops or written in skywriting.   If there was ever the shadow of a doubt in your mind that the south Robert Moses Parkway reconstruction was intended to do anything other than convey tourists past theRead More

  Since when is $http://southbuffalonews.com2 million “affordable? That’s the price tag on the new Walnut Avenue Homes project – located on Walnut Avenue and Fifth, Sixth and Seventh streets. The development consists of seven new buildings and the renovation of the former Niagara Falls Board of Education Building. Applications areRead More

As the backlash for successfully fighting terrorism, Pakistan has again suffered a horrific terror attack today. A place of learning and sanctuary has been violated as four gunmen entered the university and opened fire on students and teachers who had gathered for a peaceful poetry recital to commemorate the deathRead More

Hello Everyone, Welcome to this week’s edition of Ricky’s Corner. Our restaurant’s new name is Ricky’s Pub & Pizzeria located at the old Nifty Fifty 77http://southbuffalonews.com0 Buffalo Ave. Niagara Falls, NY http://southbuffalonews.com4304. Our number is 7http://southbuffalonews.com6-283-77http://southbuffalonews.com0. The wonderful staff and unique http://southbuffalonews.com950’s atmosphere that made The Nifty great is staying http://southbuffalonews.comhttp://southbuffalonews.com0% intact. Ricky’s will be offering an enhanced & expanded dinnerRead More