http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/ WNED-AM 970 NEWS en-us Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:01:26 GMT Public Interactive newsroom.NewsPodcast via Rome 30 editorcomments@wned.org no WNED Podcast Feed http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1575248.html A computer model shows that speed was a major factor in a crash that claimed the lives of four teenagers in Clarence on Sunday. Erie County Sheriff's Deputy Sgt. Scott Joslyn says eyewitnesses have also testified seeing the car driven by 18-year-old Viktor Shapiro run the stop sign on Strickler Road at County Road. wned Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:27:26 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no A computer model shows that speed was a major factor in a crash that claimed the lives of four teenagers in Clarence on Sunday. Erie County Sheriff's Deputy Sgt. Scott Joslyn says eyewitnesses have also testified seeing the car driven by 18-year-old Driver in Fatal Clarence Crash was Speeding at 90 mph editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1575033.html Governor Paterson has called state legislators back to Albany for another special session, primarily to deal with his plan to cut state spending by more than $3 billion to ease a deficit. The other big issue on the agenda is the politically touchy issue of gay marriage, which has twice passed in the Assembly by large margins. Assemblyman Sam Hoyt, a strong backer of gay marriage calls the matter "a simple issue of fairness and equity." wned Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:12:09 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no Governor Paterson has called state legislators back to Albany for another special session, primarily to deal with his plan to cut state spending by more than $3 billion to ease a deficit. The other big issue on the agenda is the politically touchy Paterson Calls for Senate Vote on Gay Marriage editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1575055.html Assailed by heavyweight conservatives Sarah Palin and Glenn Beck, Republican Assembly member Dede Scozzafava turned the tables on her critics by withdrawing from the race in New York's 23rd Congressional District. Scozzafava then threw her support behind Bill Owens, vaulting him to a narrow victory over conservative candidate Doug Hoffman and giving New York's North Country its first Democratic Congressman in 150 years. wned Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:49:26 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no Assailed by heavyweight conservatives Sarah Palin and Glenn Beck, Republican Assembly member Dede Scozzafava turned the tables on her critics by withdrawing from the race in New York's 23rd Congressional District. Scozzafava then threw her support Republican Scozzafava Discusses Conservative Backlash editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1575085.html Niagara County GOP Chairman Henry Wojtaszek will be stepping down next week. Wojtaszek's held the post for nearly 10 years and says the party has never been stronger. He says he's been thinking about resigning for a couple of months. "It's a good time for me to turn the reins over to somebody else," Wojtaszek said. With the help of former New York City Mayor Rudy Guiliani, Wojtaszek recently made a run for the State Party Chair, but lost to Manhattan attorney Edward Cox. wned Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:47:38 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no Niagara County GOP Chairman Henry Wojtaszek will be stepping down next week. Wojtaszek's held the post for nearly 10 years and says the party has never been stronger. He says he's been thinking about resigning for a couple of months. "It's a good Republican Leader Wojtaszek Leaving Niagara County Post editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1574775.html Lawyers for Erie County and the State Commission of Correction squared-off in State Supreme Court in Buffalo today. The Commission is suing the County over conditions in the Holding Center. The state claims the facility is a jail and must meet certain guidelines, but County Attorney Cheryl Green says since most people are held less than 24-hours the Holding Center only has to meet the less stringent "lock-up" requirements. wned Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:01:56 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no Lawyers for Erie County and the State Commission of Correction squared-off in State Supreme Court in Buffalo today. The Commission is suing the County over conditions in the Holding Center. The state claims the facility is a jail and must meet County Attorney Defends Conditions at Holding Center editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1574476.html The president of the Seneca Nation of Indians will meet with President Obama and representatives of more than 500 Native America tribes in Washington today. Seneca President Barry Snyder calls the White House Tribal Nations Conference a unique opportunity to communicate directly with the president and his administration. Obama committed during his election campaign to meet regularly with tribal leaders to discuss Native American issues and how his administration can meet their needs. wned Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:01:31 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no The president of the Seneca Nation of Indians will meet with President Obama and representatives of more than 500 Native America tribes in Washington today. Seneca President Barry Snyder calls the White House Tribal Nations Conference a unique Seneca Nation's Snyder Heads to White House editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1574472.html The Erie County Board of Elections expects to have the last votes cast at the voting booth on its web site today. Then, there are the absentee and military ballots to be counted. Usually, that doesn't make much difference in the final tally, but it can. That's why it's not completely clear who won for Orchard Park supervisor and in the closely watched County Legislature fight between Tom Loughran and Shelly Schratz, with Loughran leading by 227 votes. wned Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:54:15 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no The Erie County Board of Elections expects to have the last votes cast at the voting booth on its web site today. Then, there are the absentee and military ballots to be counted. Usually, that doesn't make much difference in the final tally, but it Two Races Too Close to Call editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1574463.html The national economy may not be good but the economy for developing housing in Downtown Buffalo remains strong. That's from developer Rocco Termini as he looks at rehabbing two landmark building complexes. Even as he still works on the conversion of the old AM&A's warehouses at Washington and Eagle into housing and office space, the developer is looking at conversion of the old AM&A's building complex across Washington into a hotel, apartments, office space, food court and banquet facility. wned Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:45:39 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no The national economy may not be good but the economy for developing housing in Downtown Buffalo remains strong. That's from developer Rocco Termini as he looks at rehabbing two landmark building complexes. Even as he still works on the conversion of Housing Plans Discussed for Lafayette Hotel, AM&A's editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1574216.html Despite some marquee campaigns, Erie County voters seemed unmotivated to vote in Tuesday's election. With some votes and the absentee ballots still not counted, it looks as if only a quarter of eligible voters cast ballots. wned Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:07:49 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no Despite some marquee campaigns, Erie County voters seemed unmotivated to vote in Tuesday's election. With some votes and the absentee ballots still not counted, it looks as if only a quarter of eligible voters cast ballots. Turnout Low in Off-Year Election editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1573786.html The GOP picked up three seats in the Erie County Legislature on Election Day, doubling their membership from 3 to 6 members. Republican Erie County Sheriff Tim Howard survived a difficult re-election bid, defeating Democrat John Glascott in a campaign that focused on the operation of county jails and the treatment of inmates. Other Election Day winners include Democratic Erie County Comptroller Mark Poloncarz and Republican Barry Weinstein, who will become the next Amherst Town Supervisor. wned Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:07:36 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no The GOP picked up three seats in the Erie County Legislature on Election Day, doubling their membership from 3 to 6 members. Republican Erie County Sheriff Tim Howard survived a difficult re-election bid, defeating Democrat John Glascott in a campaign Election 2009 Winners: Collins, Howard, Poloncarz & Weinstein editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1573941.html Republicans, in general, and Erie County Executive Chris Collins, specifically, enjoyed great success on Election Day. The balance of power in the Erie County Legislature will change as the GOP picked up three seats Tuesday. Though Democrats will still hold a majority of 9 to 6, Buffalo News Political Reporter Bob McCarthy points out that legislators often stray from party lines and the new, slimmer Democratic edge could be influenced by the surging power of County Executive Collins. wned Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:31:34 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no Republicans, in general, and Erie County Executive Chris Collins, specifically, enjoyed great success on Election Day. The balance of power in the Erie County Legislature will change as the GOP picked up three seats Tuesday. Though Democrats will McCarthy Analyzes Election Results editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1573968.html The government downsizing movement was emphatically embraced by Niagara County voters last night. A proposition which received 83 percent approval calls for the Niagara County Legislature to cut four seats in 2011. Local towns, Alden, Evans, West Seneca and Orchard Park, had previously approved trimming their respective boards from 5 members to 3, but Niagara County represents the first countywide downsizing. wned Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:34:54 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no The government downsizing movement was emphatically embraced by Niagara County voters last night. A proposition which received 83 percent approval calls for the Niagara County Legislature to cut four seats in 2011. Local towns, Alden, Evans, West Downsizing Coming to Niagara County Legislature editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1573476.html The Genesee County Health Department confirms the death of a school age child from N1H1 influenza. Authorities say they will not release any further information about the incident in order to protect the identity of the child. wned Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:16:46 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no The Genesee County Health Department confirms the death of a school age child from N1H1 influenza. Authorities say they will not release any further information about the incident in order to protect the identity of the child. Genesee County Student Dies of H1N1 editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1573600.html Delphi is now back in the GM family. The federal government gave General Motors the green light to borrow $2.8 billion from the Treasury to complete the deal, which closed last month. Nearly 1,400 people are employed at Delphi Thermal Systems in Lockport wned Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:50:15 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no Delphi is now back in the GM family. The federal government gave General Motors the green light to borrow $2.8 billion from the Treasury to complete the deal, which closed last month. Nearly 1,400 people are employed at Delphi Thermal Systems in GM Completes Delphi Acquisition editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1573394.html After a quick tour into far corners of Afghanistan, Congressman Chris Lee says there is an opportunity for success in that country but it will take more troops. Using a succession of C-130 cargo planes and helicopters, Lee and other members of Congress worked their way from Kabul south into territory bordering Pakistan. "Incredibly beneficial," is how Lee described the trip. wned Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:22:52 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no After a quick tour into far corners of Afghanistan, Congressman Chris Lee says there is an opportunity for success in that country but it will take more troops. Using a succession of C-130 cargo planes and helicopters, Lee and other members of Lee Sees Need for More Troops After Afghanistan Visit editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1573366.html SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher says she's taking both a "short term" and "long term" approach to the system's strategic plan. Zimpher will provide details to the University at Buffalo on Wednesday as educational budget cuts are being discussed in Albany. The new chancellor believes that SUNY needs to be an "educational pipeline'" which helps the prospects for those from kindergarten through college. wned Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:18:17 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher says she's taking both a "short term" and "long term" approach to the system's strategic plan. Zimpher will provide details to the University at Buffalo on Wednesday as educational budget cuts are being discussed in SUNY Chancellor Looks to Build "Education Pipeline" editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1573121.html The State Senate Finance Committee met in Amherst today for a public hearing on Governor David Paterson's plan to close the deficit. The proposal contains $3 billion in reductions and sweeps including cuts to school funding and Medicaid. The lawmakers heard testimony from nearly 60 people, including Kaleida Health President and CEO James Kaskie. wned Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:54:54 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no The State Senate Finance Committee met in Amherst today for a public hearing on Governor David Paterson's plan to close the deficit. The proposal contains $3 billion in reductions and sweeps including cuts to school funding and Medicaid. The Senate Holds Hearing on Proposed Budget Cuts editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1573080.html Ashville-based Fairbank Farms has recalled more than a half-million pounds of ground beef due to fears of a possible E-coli contamination. Two deaths and several illnesses may be related to tainted beef from the Southern Tier company. wned Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:26:59 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no Ashville-based Fairbank Farms has recalled more than a half-million pounds of ground beef due to fears of a possible E-coli contamination. Two deaths and several illnesses may be related to tainted beef from the Southern Tier company. Southern Tier Company Recalls Beef on E.coli Fears editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1572862.html Erie County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a Sunday night crash in Clarence which claimed four teenage lives. Reports indicate a driver of a sedan ran a stop sign on Strickler Road and went into the path of a van travelling westbound on County Road. All four people inside the sedan were killed. The van's driver and passenger were taken to ECMC for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. wned Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:35:57 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no Erie County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a Sunday night crash in Clarence which claimed four teenage lives. Reports indicate a driver of a sedan ran a stop sign on Strickler Road and went into the path of a van travelling westbound on County Four Teens Killed in Clarence Crash editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1572885.html He was the most powerful Republican in the state legislature for more than a decade. Today, former Senate Republican Leader Joseph Bruno is due to appear in federal court in Albany for the scheduled start of his trial on corruption charges. Federal prosecutors accuse the 80-year-old Rensselaer County resident of collecting more than $3 million in commissions and gifts in return for using his state influence to benefit a dozen labor unions and three private businessmen. wned Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:55:08 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no He was the most powerful Republican in the state legislature for more than a decade. Today, former Senate Republican Leader Joseph Bruno is due to appear in federal court in Albany for the scheduled start of his trial on corruption charges. Federal Former Republican Leader Bruno Heads to Court Today editorcomments@wned.org