http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/ WNED-AM 970 NEWS en-us Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:35:05 GMT Public Interactive newsroom.NewsPodcast via Rome 30 editorcomments@wned.org no WNED Podcast Feed http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1429569.html Several citizens groups have released the first-ever study on cleaning-up the nuclear waste buried at West Valley. wned Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:31:26 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no Several citizens groups have released the first-ever study on cleaning-up the nuclear waste buried at West Valley. Citizens Group Issues Report on West Valley Cleanup editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1429473.html More than 200 employees of the Seneca Gaming Corporation are being laid off. The company says 210 workers at its casinos and hotels in Niagara Falls, Buffalo and Salamanca are being let go because of the poor economy. wned Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:33:08 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no More than 200 employees of the Seneca Gaming Corporation are being laid off. The company says 210 workers at its casinos and hotels in Niagara Falls, Buffalo and Salamanca are being let go because of the poor economy. Seneca Gaming Announces 210 Layoffs editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1429212.html Ted Rogers, creator of Canada's largest cable-television and mobile-phone company, has died at his Toronto home at age 75. He was also instrumental in luring the Buffalo Bills into playing eight games over the next five seasons at the Toronto dome stadium which bears his company's name. wned Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:45:33 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no Ted Rogers, creator of Canada's largest cable-television and mobile-phone company, has died at his Toronto home at age 75. He was also instrumental in luring the Buffalo Bills into playing eight games over the next five seasons at the Toronto dome Canadian Tycoon Rogers Dies at Age 75 editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1429180.html Erie County Executive Chris Collins continues to assail the County Legislature's amended budget plan. Listen to his conversation with WNED News here. wned Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:32:19 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no Erie County Executive Chris Collins continues to assail the County Legislature's amended budget plan. Listen to his conversation with WNED News here. Collins Ready to Veto Legislature Budget editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1428439.html Governor David Paterson says Senator Hillary Clinton is more than qualified to handle the duties of Secretary of State. Clinton accepted the position in President-Elect Barak Obama's administration Monday. Now it's upto the Governor to appoint Clinton's replacement. wned Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:23:31 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no Governor David Paterson says Senator Hillary Clinton is more than qualified to handle the duties of Secretary of State. Clinton accepted the position in President-Elect Barak Obama's administration Monday. Now it's upto the Governor to appoint Paterson in No Hurry to Pick Clinton's Successor editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1428177.html Governor David Paterson plans to be in Albany today to publicly accept the final report of the State Commission on Property Tax Relief. wned Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:55:53 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no Governor David Paterson plans to be in Albany today to publicly accept the final report of the State Commission on Property Tax Relief. Property Tax Report Due Today in Albany editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1428202.html The Democratic majority did some tinkering with the blueprint sent to them by County Executive Collins in October. They're pleased with the re - sults, especially the elimination of County Executive's proposed 3.6% property tax increase for next year. wned Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:23:50 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no The Democratic majority did some tinkering with the blueprint sent to them by County Executive Collins in October. They're pleased with the re - sults, especially the elimination of County Executive's proposed 3.6% property tax increase for next Legislature Will Unveil Budget Plan Today editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1428174.html President-elect Barack Obama is expected to name New York Senator Hillary Clinton as his choice for Secretary of State. Local political figures, Congressman Brian Higgins and Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, are two of the many who will be considered by Governor David Paterson to fill Clinton's Senate seat. wned Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:43:40 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no President-elect Barack Obama is expected to name New York Senator Hillary Clinton as his choice for Secretary of State. Local political figures, Congressman Brian Higgins and Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, are two of the many who will be considered by Clinton Expected to Head State Department editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1426463.html The "Black Friday" tradition implies long lines of people waiting outside malls and national retail outlets. Buffalo's Elmwood Village is offering an alternative that experience. wned Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:02:16 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no The "Black Friday" tradition implies long lines of people waiting outside malls and national retail outlets. Buffalo's Elmwood Village is offering an alternative that experience. Elmwood Retailers Offer Black Friday Alternative editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1426454.html Black Friday is here. It's a day that many predict retailers will just as soon forget. wned Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:25:39 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no Black Friday is here. It's a day that many predict retailers will just as soon forget. Black Friday Could Be Bleak for Local Retailers editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1426414.html The South Buffalo Democrat's name has surfaced as a possible replacement for Clinton, but Higgins says he is not lobbying for the position. Nonetheless, he wants a Senator who understands the special needs of the region. wned Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:27:27 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no The South Buffalo Democrat's name has surfaced as a possible replacement for Clinton, but Higgins says he is not lobbying for the position. Nonetheless, he wants a Senator who understands the special needs of the region. Higgins Not Seeking Senate editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1426037.html The meals were packed last night and they are going out today: 3,300 Thanksgiving meals for those who just can't do it on their own. It's an annual event for the Buffalo City Mission with this year's outreach the largest ever. wned Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:42:38 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no The meals were packed last night and they are going out today: 3,300 Thanksgiving meals for those who just can't do it on their own. It's an annual event for the Buffalo City Mission with this year's outreach the largest ever. City Mission Delivers Holiday Meals editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1425297.html Erie County lawmakers have unveiled a 2009 budget proposal that eliminates County Executive Chris Collins' planned tax increase. The full legislature will vote on the budget Monday. wned Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:07:44 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no Erie County lawmakers have unveiled a 2009 budget proposal that eliminates County Executive Chris Collins' planned tax increase. The full legislature will vote on the budget Monday. Lawmakers Remove Tax Hike from County Budget editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1425235.html Area police agencies are stepping up DWI enforcement through the holiday season. wned Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:43:35 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no Area police agencies are stepping up DWI enforcement through the holiday season. Local Police Launch Holiday Patrols editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1425064.html Slightly fewer Americans will be traveling by train, plane, or automobile this long Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. wned Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:22:49 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no Slightly fewer Americans will be traveling by train, plane, or automobile this long Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. Holiday Travel Declines Slightly editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1424902.html More people will likely be going without "all the fixings" for tomorrow's Thanksgiving dinner. Demand is rising for shelter and food assistance this year. wned Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:14:33 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no More people will likely be going without "all the fixings" for tomorrow's Thanksgiving dinner. Demand is rising for shelter and food assistance this year. Need Rising for Holiday Assistance editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1424783.html From choosing office space and finding a home for his famly to sifting through hundreds of pages of orientation information, Chris Lee is preparing to head to Congress in January to represent New York's 26th District. wned Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:16:24 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no From choosing office space and finding a home for his famly to sifting through hundreds of pages of orientation information, Chris Lee is preparing to head to Congress in January to represent New York's 26th District. Chris Lee Readies Himself for Congress editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1425035.html Governor David Paterson says since the state legislature has failed to make mid-year cuts in education aid...school districts should expect even deeper cuts next year. wned Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:49:31 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no Governor David Paterson says since the state legislature has failed to make mid-year cuts in education aid...school districts should expect even deeper cuts next year. Patterson Warns of Deep Cuts in Education Aid editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1424168.html Buffalo's blue-collar workers are one step closer to their first raises in more than seven years. wned Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:38:42 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no Buffalo's blue-collar workers are one step closer to their first raises in more than seven years. Common Council Approves Labor Contract editorcomments@wned.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wned/news/content/1423927.html New hardware to enhance national security and speed-up traffic beteween Canada and the U.S. is now up and running at the area's four international bridges. wned Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:57:44 GMT editorcomments@wned.org no New hardware to enhance national security and speed-up traffic beteween Canada and the U.S. is now up and running at the area's four international bridges. High Tech ID Checks Begin at International Bridges editorcomments@wned.org