Entries Tagged as ‘*News Now*’

July 18, 2008

Batman tickets?

Batman is all the talk around the office. What are the chances of actually getting tickets tonight?
Everyone I’ve talked to said they bought their tickets days or even weeks ago!
Still, the wife and I will try hitting Fandango in a bit, once we see what our friends are up to and what show fits our [...]

July 18, 2008

Leffler show today

Just an FYI that I’ll have my monthly appearance on Scott Leffler’s radio show on WLVL 1340 today.
Dialog airs from 11 (or so) to noon.
Be sure to call in if you have any questions for me about the paper.
Thanks
Tim

July 16, 2008

Maziarz wants to battle for AES — again

FOR RELEASE: Immediate, Wednesday, July 16, 2008
CONTACT: Adam Tabelski, (716) 731-8740
STATEMENT FROM SENATOR GEORGE MAZIARZ
Today’s reports that plans to develop a new clean coal power plant in Tonawanda won’t come to fruition are disappointing.
While [...]

July 16, 2008

Big hockey news day (which I’m a fan of…)

More hockey on the news blog…
You’ve all heard by now that Lockport is planning an ice arena for downtown, at the old Jubliee building. There was a story in today’s paper, with more details for Thursday’s edition.
It’s AMAZING news for Lockport and just furthers all the positives about downtown lately. Whether it’s the concerts, Niagara [...]

July 15, 2008

Ice rink planned for downtown; announcement Wednesday

It looks like Lockport is closer to building an ice rink/rec center downtown.
The rumors have been flying for a while now, but according to a press release we received and a story we’re working on for tomorrow’s paper, the private board that runs this rink effort has struck a deal with Benderson for the old [...]

July 14, 2008

Golisano’s donation recipent list starting to leak

There’s an article, or blog posting that is starting to list some names associated with Tom Golisano, or more importantly, his campaign donations.
Of the names, none from Niagara County are listed so far. You’ll recognize a few from Erie County, though.

July 10, 2008

Hockey rumorist in Buffalo

Some of you may already read hockeybuzz.com. Eklund, the guy who runs it, has been doing it for a while and gets some of the rumors correct, but most are just way off.
Still, it’s entertaining. And while he may get a lot of the rumors and predictions wrong, he knows his hockey and is enjoyable [...]

July 9, 2008

The Tiger effect is taking place

Man, there’s been a lot of hockey and golf blogging going on at the Slugline these days….
Just a quick note: Some friends and I normally go to Akron, Ohio for the World Golf Championship at Firestone Country Club. It’s a great pro event that’s always been a lot of fun. Plus it’s so darn close.
This [...]

July 8, 2008

Who would you rather have, Ryan Miller or Mike Cole?

Buffalo Sabres owner and billionaire/former gubernatorial candidate Tom Golisano is putting up $5 million to back candidates in state elections this fall — as long as they support his primarily fiscal agenda.
He’s got a survey he wants candidates to fill out before he decides if they should get his cash.
OR
It’s a pretty unique [...]

July 8, 2008

Don’t forget — Blood, Sweat & Tears on Friday

I’m hoping the Fourth of July hiatus for the Molson Canal Concert Series hasn’t left people wondering when the next show is.
It’s this Friday, back at City Centre, probably around 5:30 or so. Blood, Sweat & Tears is the headliner.
We’ll have a special wrap, just like the first week, inserted or wrapped around the Wednesday [...]