http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/ WNED-AM 970 NEWS en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:49:02 GMT Public Interactive newsroom.NewsPodcast via Rome 30 editorcomments@wned.org no WNED Podcast Feed http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1580741.html Church-goers are now being asked to be especially mindful of their personal property while attending services in the wake of a series of thefts at area churches last Sunday. wned Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:39:11 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no Church-goers are now being asked to be especially mindful of their personal property while attending services in the wake of a series of thefts at area churches last Sunday. Police Warn Worshippers of Church Thefts editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1580435.html Rudy Giuliani is pointing his political aspirations toward the U.S. Senate. The former New York City Mayor is reportedly leaning away from a gubernatorial challenge, though polls show that he would be favored to beat incumbent David Paterson. Political insiders believe that Giuliani would like to take another run at the Presidency in 2012 and that the platform of a U.S. Senate seat would better assist that effort. wned Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:58:04 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no Rudy Giuliani is pointing his political aspirations toward the U.S. Senate. The former New York City Mayor is reportedly leaning away from a gubernatorial challenge, though polls show that he would be favored to beat incumbent David Paterson. Giuliani Looking Toward Senate, Away From Albany editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1580461.html Officials of the NFTA are watching carefully as Albany mulls much tighter controls on the state's mass of public authorities. The oversight legislation "would slow us down," said NFTA Executive Director Lawrence Meckler, "if we have to go to Albany for approvals." No one is sure but there are 700 or 800 public authorities, said to owe $150 billion, far more than the state owes directly. wned Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:29:38 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no Officials of the NFTA are watching carefully as Albany mulls much tighter controls on the state's mass of public authorities. The oversight legislation "would slow us down," said NFTA Executive Director Lawrence Meckler, "if we have to go to Albany NFTA Officials Monitoring Push for Authority Reform editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1580117.html Buffalo-based New Era Cap Co. is consolidating its U.S. manufacturing operations from three plants into one. The supplier to Major League Baseball says it will shut down its facility in Jackson, Alabama by February. A decision about the company's plant in Derby is expected next year. wned Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:42:06 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no Buffalo-based New Era Cap Co. is consolidating its U.S. manufacturing operations from three plants into one. The supplier to Major League Baseball says it will shut down its facility in Jackson, Alabama by February. A decision about the company's New Era to Close U-S Plants editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1580140.html The State Labor Department says New York's jobless rate climbed to 9 percent in October. That's up from 8.9 percent in September. In the Buffalo-Niagara region, the unemployment rate fell to 8.3 percent in October, down from 8.4 percent in September. wned Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:14:08 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no The State Labor Department says New York's jobless rate climbed to 9 percent in October. That's up from 8.9 percent in September. In the Buffalo-Niagara region, the unemployment rate fell to 8.3 percent in October, down from 8.4 percent in Unemployment Rate Drops Slightly editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1580060.html Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson tells the Associated Press he's prepared to revamp his entire football operation after the season. Wilson said Thursday he'll make a full review and stresses there's a ``lot of work to do.'' wned Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:38:21 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson tells the Associated Press he's prepared to revamp his entire football operation after the season. Wilson said Thursday he'll make a full review and stresses there's a ``lot of work to do.'' Wilson Vows to Revamp Bills editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1579977.html The Buffalo Common Council now has to fill a vacancy in its ranks after Ellicott Councilmember Brian Davis resigned last night in the wake of his two-misdemeanor guilty pleas to Election Law violations. The former councilmember made the announcement on the steps of City Hall last night. "I can no longer allow my personal situation to be a distraction," said Davis. wned Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:18:11 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no The Buffalo Common Council now has to fill a vacancy in its ranks after Ellicott Councilmember Brian Davis resigned last night in the wake of his two-misdemeanor guilty pleas to Election Law violations. The former councilmember made the announcement Brian Davis Resigns from Common Council editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1579610.html The State Senate and Assembly have passed a law making driving drunk with a child in the vehicle a felony. The measure is dubbed "Leandra's Law," for 11-year-old Leandra Rosado who was killed October 11 when a car driven by the mother of one of Leandra's friends crashed in Manhattan. wned Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:53:16 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no The State Senate and Assembly have passed a law making driving drunk with a child in the vehicle a felony. The measure is dubbed "Leandra's Law," for 11-year-old Leandra Rosado who was killed October 11 when a car driven by the mother of one of Albany Passes Stricter Drunk Driving Law editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1579428.html A high school student in Niagara County has died from complications due to the swine flu. It is the second H1N1-related death in the county in the last two weeks. Parents in the district are being notified. wned Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:44:18 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no A high school student in Niagara County has died from complications due to the swine flu. It is the second H1N1-related death in the county in the last two weeks. Parents in the district are being notified. Niagara County High School Student Dies from Swine Flu Complications editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1579367.html Supporters of shrinking town boards are now five-for-five, as Hamburg voters Tuesday approved cutting their board from five members to three. After all of the ballots were counted, 4,424 voters were in favor of cutting the board while 2,876 were against. The two seats will be eliminated January 1, 2012. wned Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:02:28 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no Supporters of shrinking town boards are now five-for-five, as Hamburg voters Tuesday approved cutting their board from five members to three. After all of the ballots were counted, 4,424 voters were in favor of cutting the board while 2,876 were Hamburg Residents Vote to Cut Board by Two editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1579097.html The Buffalo Bills have fired coach Dick Jauron. Team owner Ralph Wilson made the announcement Tuesday afternoon, just days after the Bills suffered a 41-17 loss to Tennessee. Wilson has named defensive coordinator Perry Fewell interim coach. wned Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:13:03 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no The Buffalo Bills have fired coach Dick Jauron. Team owner Ralph Wilson made the announcement Tuesday afternoon, just days after the Bills suffered a 41-17 loss to Tennessee. Wilson has named defensive coordinator Perry Fewell interim coach. Bills Fire Dick Jauron; Name Perry Fewell Interim Coach editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1578940.html Governor David Paterson isn't especially optimistic that state lawmakers will meet his target date today for action on a $3.2 billion deficit. "They (state legislators) may get to see me more than their families if they don't get to work," threatened Paterson, referring to the governor's power to force another "special session." Senate Finance Committee Chairman Carl Kruger says new revenues may be available if the state and the various Indian nations can get together and collect taxes. wned Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:02:41 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no Governor David Paterson isn't especially optimistic that state lawmakers will meet his target date today for action on a $3.2 billion deficit. "They (state legislators) may get to see me more than their families if they don't get to work," threatened Paterson Reports No Progress on Budget Deficit editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1578883.html Buffalo Councilmember Brian Davis' political future remains very unclear, after he was removed from all council committees. "I think it's pretty clear in reading those cases of what Mr. Davis pled guilty of, as he soon he pled guilty, the seat was vacant," said Council President David Franczyk, who wasn't sure if Davis was even "present in the building." WNED News' attempt to reach Davis by phone was unsuccessful. wned Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:38:33 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no Buffalo Councilmember Brian Davis' political future remains very unclear, after he was removed from all council committees. "I think it's pretty clear in reading those cases of what Mr. Davis pled guilty of, as he soon he pled guilty, the seat was Davis Removed from Council Committees editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1579027.html Activist Kevin Gaughan's long campaign to shrink the size of local government has finally arrived in his hometown of Hamburg. Hamburg today is the latest municipality to vote on a downsizing plan. wned Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:08:56 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no Activist Kevin Gaughan's long campaign to shrink the size of local government has finally arrived in his hometown of Hamburg. Hamburg today is the latest municipality to vote on a downsizing plan. Hamburg Residents Vote on Downsizing Referendum editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1578903.html Niagara County Community College wants to expand and re-locate its Culinary Institute. It considers the old Rainbow Centre Mall in downtown Niagara Falls to be an ideal location. "We really believe this kind of program could help jump start downtown," said Senator Charles Schumer during a press gathering in Niagara Falls. wned Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:01:51 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no Niagara County Community College wants to expand and re-locate its Culinary Institute. It considers the old Rainbow Centre Mall in downtown Niagara Falls to be an ideal location. "We really believe this kind of program could help jump start Schumer Pushing for Investment in Downtown Falls editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1578677.html More than 106,000 New Yorkers recently signed online petitions protesting an plan from Albany to raise revenue by forcing New York drivers to purchase new license plates starting next year. That message was received loud and clear, according to county clerks from across the state who gathered in Albany today, one day after Governor Paterson and legislative leaders said they would work to repeal the requirement. wned Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:50:13 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no More than 106,000 New Yorkers recently signed online petitions protesting an plan from Albany to raise revenue by forcing New York drivers to purchase new license plates starting next year. That message was received loud and clear, according to County Clerks Deliver Signatures Opposing New License Plates editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1578654.html A new statewide poll conducted by Siena College Research Institute makes one thing clear: Governor Paterson right now is a long shot for election to New York's top-elected post in 2010. wned Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:20:41 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no A new statewide poll conducted by Siena College Research Institute makes one thing clear: Governor Paterson right now is a long shot for election to New York's top-elected post in 2010. Poll: Paterson Faces Tough Road Toward Election editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1578649.html General Motors' financial losses were down last quarter and GM says it will start repaying the loans it received from the U.S. government next month, which is four years ahead of schedule. Tonawanda Engine Plant Manager Steve Finch says since GM emerged from bankruptcy over the summer, there has been a growth in confidence in the automaker's new products. wned Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:02:27 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no General Motors' financial losses were down last quarter and GM says it will start repaying the loans it received from the U.S. government next month, which is four years ahead of schedule. Tonawanda Engine Plant Manager Steve Finch says since GM GM's Future Looking Brighter editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1577953.html In an interview Friday with WNED News, Governor David Paterson said he would consider dropping his controversial revenue-enhancement plan to create new license plates. But, Paterson said, legislators would need to find a way to cover the estimated $129 million the new plates would bring to the state treasury. Over the weekend, state lawmakers seemed to have come around to the Governor's way of thinking. wned Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:37:30 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no In an interview Friday with WNED News, Governor David Paterson said he would consider dropping his controversial revenue-enhancement plan to create new license plates. But, Paterson said, legislators would need to find a way to cover the estimated New License Plate Measure May Run Out of Gas editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1578421.html Congresswoman Louise Slaughter claims the Affordable Health Care Act passed by the House last weekend will result in better health care for all Americans, at lower costs, and and with more choices. "That's the best part: 36 million will be insured from now on," said Slaughter, who pointed out that "caring for the uninsured adds about $1,000 to each of our own health insurance plans every year." wned Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:15:29 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no Congresswoman Louise Slaughter claims the Affordable Health Care Act passed by the House last weekend will result in better health care for all Americans, at lower costs, and and with more choices. "That's the best part: 36 million will be insured Slaughter Holds Firm on Health Care Reform editorcomments@wned.org