5 things you need to know about the Bouckville Antiques show Aug 15, 2009
Antique dealers are the purveyors of history and are retaining the memories for people of future generations, said Gary Davis, owner of Sawyer Creek Antiques of North Tonawanda. Here are five things you need to know. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Benderson cuts $108M plaza deal Aug 14, 2009
Benderson previously closed on DDR-owned plazas in Hamburg, Amherst and the Town of Tonawanda. Even with the deals, DDR maintains a major presence in Western New York, owning or managing more than 40 properties in the region. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Buffalo dealers among nation's top sellers Aug 13, 2009
It also probably helps to have a GM engine plant (in Tonawanda). People understand the quality of GM vehicles because of the work that goes into the engines that they help put together, he said. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
As advertised Aug 12, 2009
Davis, for a decade, was the Town of Tonawanda Republican Party chairman and, then for another 10 years, Erie County Republican Party chairman. Those connections helped Davis meet four presidents Ford, Reagan and George W. Bush and George H.W. Bush. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Ex-salaried to fight for Delphi pension Aug 12, 2009
His group includes former employees of and Delphi Thermal Systems operations in Tonawanda and Lockport. GM spun off Delphi in 1999. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
5 million-dollar deals in July Aug 12, 2009
3481 Delaware Ave., Tonawanda, sold by Leo Lewis to 3495 Delaware Avenue LLC for $950,000 on July 22. 6150 South Park Ave., Hamburg, sold by BG South Park LLC to Sopar-A LLC for $700,000 on July 30. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
GM sees triple-digit MPG for Volt Aug 12, 2009
GM s Tonawanda engine plant, which makes gasoline internal combustion engines, is not involved in Volt s development or production, a spokeswoman said. The Volt is scheduled to appear in showrooms in late 2010. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
An American Indian's Journey in the Land of Indian Casinos Aug 11, 2009
And, in fact, I have a reservation of my own, in the cold reaches of northern MinnesotaLeech Lake Reservation (where we have our own sad little casino)and my wife is Seneca, from Tonawanda Reservation in upstate New York (where they have even less than we do at Leech Lake). To understand how perfectly strange luxury Indian casino/resort/spas are, you have to understand what Indian reservations are. (Slate)
American Axle not going Chapter 11 Aug 7, 2009
The company closed its Buffalo and Tonawanda plants in 2008. A machining operation in Cheektowaga, which has a workforce of about 100, is the only remaining American Axle facility in New York. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Bennett joins Canisius faculty Aug 7, 2009
Bennett, who lives in Town of Tonawanda, has been named a Distinguished Professor of Educational Leadership in the Graduate School of Education and Human Resources at , the school announced Thursday. He starts his new job this fall. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Profits spike at Lake Shore Savings Aug 6, 2009
2 million a year ago, due to annual salary increases, health insurance cost increases and salary expenses at the bank s newest branch in Tonawanda. Reader Comments. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Ahn, 79, still linking together solid rounds Jul 31, 2009
However, it's for a tournament he didn't win that Ahn will be remembered the 1962 U.S. Men's Amateur Public Links in Tonawanda, N.Y, just north of Buffalo. He lost, 2 and 1, in the 36-hole final to Dick Sikes, who was the defending champion. (Honolulu Advertiser)
A Canadian doughnut chain enters NYC doughnut wars Jul 27, 2009
Tim Hortons made its U.S. debut in 1984, opening a store in the Buffalo, N.Y., suburb of Tonawanda. It operates more than 500 stores in 11 states. (MSNBC -- Business)
Cary Girod, 31; outdoors enthusiast added fun to her math class Jul 22, 2009
Carolyn Marjorie Girod grew up in Tonawanda, a suburb north of Buffalo, where she graduated in 1995 from Kenmore East Senior High School. Four years later, she graduated with honors from the University of Chicago with a bachelor s degree in mathematics. (Boston Globe)
2 Greater Niagara papers slow presses Jul 16, 2009
On July 6, the Tonawanda News, which is based in North Tonawanda, discontinued the Monday edition from its Monday through Saturday schedule, going to a five-day print schedule ... Lockport and Niagara Falls publish Mondays through Saturdays and, in a shared arrangement with the Tonawanda News, a Sunday newspaper that is zoned for specific areas: Niagara Sunday, Lockport Sunday and Tonawanda Sunday ... Tonawanda s circulation is 7,300 and Medina s is 2,800. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Tim Hortons invades New York City Jul 14, 2009
It opened its first U.S. location in Tonawanda in 1984 and now has more than 50 free-standing restaurants in the Buffalo area, as well as full-service and self-service operations in Tops Friendly Markets. But Monday was Tim Hortons introduction to the Downstate market. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Judge approves Delphi Lockport deal Jul 14, 2009
Production at GM s Tonawanda engine plant also resumed Monday after an extended five-week suspension, which included the normal two-week shutdown between June 29 and July 13. About 500 factory workers and 140 salaried personnel were affected. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Paladino surveys BNP members on Rudnick Jul 10, 2009
Mike Deakin, a small-business owner in North Tonawanda, said he supports Paladino s effort to shake up the Partnership and wishes the Partnership pushed Albany and local politicians to better protect small businesses in Western New York. We don t have anybody who s really standing up to the politicians and local folks that are responsible for getting this community moving ahead, said Deakin, owner of two businesses, and. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Venues endure as WUG legacy Jul 6, 2009
Local and state sources funded construction of the $4 million Town of Tonawanda Aquatic and Fitness Center, which was the water polo venue for the World University Games ... It brings in thousands of athletes and parents to our community every year, says Dan Crangle, chairman of the Tonawanda Town Board s Youth, Parks and Recreation Committee ... You re talking about an economic boon for the Town of Tonawanda and the Village of Kenmore. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
State announces more stimulus projects Jul 2, 2009
The replacement of two highway ramp bridges at the I-190/I-290 interchange in Tonawanda. About $2. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Three Central New York Communities Take Step Closer to Real TV Competition Jun 27, 2009
Amherst, Blasdell, Lackawanna, Village of Hamburg, Town of Hamburg, West Seneca, Tonawanda, Village of Orchard Park, Town of Orchard Park and Kenmore. Putnam County. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Coffee Culture spreads in WNY Jun 27, 2009
is poised to open its third local spot and, at the same time, is moving ahead with plans to bring an outlet to the Town of Tonawanda ... In the meantime, on Thursday, bought a former Long John Silver s restaurant at 2631 Sheridan Drive in the Town of Tonawanda ... Besides the Town of Tonawanda site, Coffee Culture has plans to open outlets in Batavia and on Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo, said James Geiger, vice president of real estate and franchise development. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Tonawanda Coke gets Schumer's attention Jun 26, 2009
Citing data from an and funded study, Schumer said Tonawanda Coke is responsible for releasing tons of toxic chemical compounds into Western New York s air each year, resulting in levels up to 75 times higher than (DEC) recommended guidelines in some areas ... A study funded by the EPA and DEC between July 2007 and July 2008 revealed benzene levels in areas in and around the Town of Tonawanda are up to 75 times higher than state DEC recommended guidelines ... According to a statement released by... (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Canal Side generates hope Jun 21, 2009
It s the process, said Carl Calabrese, the former Town of Tonawanda supervisor and onetime deputy Erie County executive. The process is deeply complex and complicated, and then we have this collective mind-set of can t do instead of can do. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Klein Steel on eastward path Jun 19, 2009
a Rochester-based full-line steel service provider with a Town of Tonawanda location, is expanding in Central New York. Its Syracuse operation recently moved into a 20,000-square-foot warehouse in the same complex as its original location and began operating June 15 from the new, 35 percent larger quarters. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
13 hypothetical mergers of WNY districts Jun 4, 2009
Tonawanda/Kenmore-Tonawanda. Tonawanda (2,069 students) is one of the region s smallest districts geographically, covering just 3 ... Kenmore-Tonawanda (8,289) borders it on three sides. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Mergers: Districts ponder joining forces Jun 3, 2009
The Town of Tonawanda resident headed the 17-member board for seven years before stepping down in March. Yet he didn t retire. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Tonawanda plant to be part of 'new GM' Jun 2, 2009
Tonawanda plant to be part of 'new GM ... File photo GM plans to keep producing in Tonawanda ... Once one of the most productive engine plants in s constellation, the Tonawanda Powertrain plant will become much smaller in the new GM.. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Special ratings: Administrative efficiency Jun 1, 2009
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WNY school district population Jun 1, 2009
Kenmore-Tonawanda, 68,392 residents ... North Tonawanda, 32,506 residents. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
District teaching staffs Jun 1, 2009
Kenmore-Tonawanda, 731 teachers ... North Tonawanda, 332 teachers. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Jobs paying $100K or more at WNY schools Jun 1, 2009
Kenmore-Tonawanda (superintendent), $171,600 ... North Tonawanda (superintendent), $161,772. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
District enrollment Jun 1, 2009
Kenmore-Tonawanda, 8,289 students ... North Tonawanda, 4,181 students. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
GM offer to bondholders done May 28, 2009
At GM s Tonawanda engine plant, hourly workers will vote Thursday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the UAW Local 774 union hall. The contract revisions are considered vital to helping keep GM out of bankruptcy. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
10,000 expected for Corporate Challenge May 28, 2009
Powertrain plant in Tonawanda, another large supporter, is down to 50 runners. The same is true with. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
The outrage gap on murder May 10, 2009
Earlier in the week, 18-year-old Tamon Evans-Choate was shot as he walked along Tonawanda Street to a nearby recording studio ... "Our stats on gun violence had been down for some time, and over the last couple months began to increase. We have been focused on concerns of gang activity in areas of Dudley and Tonawanda Street - locations of the two latest incidents." ... He died in December 1993 at age 15, an innocent victim caught in the crossfire of a gunfight that broke out on the corner of... (Boston Globe)
Dorchester teen gunned down pursuing dream May 6, 2009
On Monday night, as Evans-Choate, 18, and a friend walked along Tonawanda Street to the studio, a gunman approached them and fired at least five shots, yelling expletives as he did so, some residents said yesterday. One of the bullets hit Evans-Choate under his armpit. (Boston Globe)
DA says police shooting was justified May 5, 2009
DORCHESTER Fatal shooting of teenager investigated A 17-year-old man was shot and killed yesterday evening on Tonawanda Street in Dorchester, said Joe Zanoli, a police spokesman. Police received multiple calls at 7:19 p.m. from people in the area of 70 Tonawanda St., saying that they heard numerous gunshots, police said. (Boston Globe)
EC auto bureau downtown relocation Apr 30, 2009
Those bureaus are in Cheektowaga, Evans, the City of Tonawanda, Town of Tonawanda, South and Eastern Hills Mall. Hochul said re-locating the downtown site is part of her plan to help the county save money. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
UB announces Panasci winners Apr 30, 2009
Chen Chen of Amherst, Beili Han of Amherst, Benjamin Smith of Syracuse, Lei Shi of North Tonawanda and Weibo Si of Williamsville won the $25,000 first prize for their proposed business, Welanguage, an online service where native Chinese speakers can learn spoken English. While written English is often learned at an early age in China, Welanguage will focus on the more difficult task of assisting clients with spoken English through online videoconferencing. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Army Corps agenda boosted by $12.3M Apr 30, 2009
Projects in Buffalo s Black Rock Channel and Tonawanda Harbor include nearly $1 ... Another $1 million will go toward completing a supplemental field investigation for the Tonawanda Landfill; and $820,000 to increase navigation safety and reduce vessel costs associated with light-loading for Dunkirk Harbor. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Utica part of state's 'hydrogen highway' plan Apr 18, 2009
While demonstrating two of GM s test hydrogen-powered Chevrolet Equinox vehicles at its Tonawanda engine plant Friday, O Connell said New York state was ideally located for the kind of hydrogen infrastructure needed because large quantities of hydrogen already are produced as a byproduct of the upstate chlor-alkali industry, which uses hydropower from Niagara Falls. There is an abundance of hydrogen in the New York state area enough for 3 million fuel cell vehicles is already produced at the... (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
GM to show alt-fuel cars in Tonawanda Apr 17, 2009
is bringing two hydrogen-powered vehicles to the Tonawanda engine plant Friday in a drive to promote GM s development of alternative fuel technology ... At present, there are nine hydrogen stations in New York but none in the Buffalo area, where O Connell s research lab in Honeoye Falls partners with in Tonawanda for hydrogen. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Coyote shot after attacking man outside Buffalo Apr 16, 2009
NORTH TONAWANDA -- Police in a Buffalo-area city have shot and killed a coyote after it attacked a man. Authorities in North Tonawanda, in Niagara County just north of Buffalo, say police officers shot the coyote after it attacked a 31-year-old man as he walked along a road late Wednesday night ... The incident occurred two days after a coyote bit a man walking in North Tonawanda late Monday night. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
NY man pleads guilty to child porn charges Apr 10, 2009
Kyle G. Burris of Tonawanda, N.Y., entered his plea in U.S. District Court in Helena. He communicated through the Internet with an FBI agent in Helena who was posing as a single mother with two preteen daughters. (Montana Standard, MT)
Mercer on hand for plea in child pornography case Apr 10, 2009
Burris, of Tonawanda, N.Y., discussed traveling to Montana to have sex with the two daughters, according to court documents. At a press conference following the change of plea hearing, Montana s U.S. Attorney William Mercer said in the last decade more resources have been offered in order to combat crimes via computer. (Helena Independent Record)
Grads face tough employment market Apr 5, 2009
Catherine Mendola, a Colgate senior from Tonawanda, N.Y., has sent out letter after letter looking for work as a paralegal, along with e-mails to parents of friends and contacts from summer work. After graduation, she plans to move to Washington, D.C., and live with family, continuing her job search there if need be. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Deputies wrangle in rape suspect (378) Apr 2, 2009
Published: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 7:10 PM EDT A Tonawanda man was arrested Monday for allegedly having sex with two individuals younger than 15 years old. Oswego County Sheriff s deputies charged Timothy M. Denny, 21, of 18 Page St., with three counts of rape in the first degree, class-B felonies; three counts of rape in the second degree, class-D felonies; and six counts of endangering the welfare of a child, class-A misdemeanors. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
MoCo Miniature Trains & Carousel Open for Spring Break Apr 1, 2009
The beautiful Ovid Hazen Wells Carousel was built by the Herschell Spillman Company of Tonawanda, New York in 1915. It features 33 jumping horses, three zebras and two chariots, making it a mixture of Herschell-Spillman (circa 1905-1915), Spillman Engineering (circa 1920) and Allen Herschel (circa 1920) carvings. (W-USA News, DC)
Noted chef cooking locally, too Mar 26, 2009
After returning to the United States in 1998, she worked at Warren s, a Tonawanda restaurant, but realized she wasn t a fit. I d rather struggle a bit (financially) and be happy instead of go to work every day and be unhappy, she said. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Clay Becomes First Central New York Municipality to Award TV Franchise to Verizon Mar 18, 2009
Our goal is to provide our current and future customers with a choice, a far superior technology for their homes and businesses, and great value for their money," he said.Irlando also pointed out that the company has been marketing FiOS Internet and voice services in the central New York market for several years, and has gained a sizable market share. "We want to capitalize on that investment, and offer these customers a fuller and more robust set of TV and entertainment services," he... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Regents name Bennett successor Mar 17, 2009
New York state s has chosen Merryl Tisch to be the state s next schools chancellor, replacing Tonawanda resident Robert Bennett. Tisch has served as vice chancellor and has been on the policy-setting education panel for 13 years. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Falls offers top pay for young teachers Mar 17, 2009
Seven other districts had pay scales that surpassed $40,000 for their youngest teachers last year: Fredonia, Niagara-Wheatfield, North Tonawanda, Lewiston-Porter, West Seneca, Grand Island and Ellicottville ... North Tonawanda, $41,214 ... Kenmore-Tonawanda, $36,289. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
'WARN' is out, so are pink slips Mar 14, 2009
idled 15 of its 160 workers at its Tonawanda site on Feb. 25, citing economic reasons. Based in Niagara Falls, the manufacturer of ceramic fiber insulation products has eight worldwide manufacturing locations with local facilities in Tonawanda and Sanborn. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Williamsville teachers are paid the most Mar 14, 2009
Three other districts had median salaries higher than $60,000: North Tonawanda ($62,049), Grand Island ($61,235) and Sweet Home ($60,351) ... North Tonawanda posted the highest median salary for classroom teachers a year ago, with Williamsville in second place ... North Tonawanda, $62,049. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Northtowns auto bureau on the move Mar 11, 2009
The clerk s office has seven auto bureau sites around the county including ones in downtown Buffalo, Cheektowaga, and the towns of Tonawanda and Evans. Reader Comments. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Libraries awarded state funds Mar 10, 2009
Libraries to receive funding through the program include: Anna Reinstein Memorial Library in Cheektowaga, $179,029; Audubon Library in Amherst, $147,500; Boston Free Library, $11,382; Central Library in Buffalo, $176,314; City of Tonawanda Library, $28,147; Clarence Town Library, $3,104; Clearfield Library in Amherst, $5,699; Dudley Library in Buffalo, $44,197; Elma Town Library, $18,750; Grand Island Memorial Library, $49,995; Riverside Library in Buffalo, $41,160 ... In the Nioga Library... (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Bennett steps down as Regents chancellor Mar 8, 2009
The Tonawanda resident will continue to represent the 8th Judicial District in Western New York. "It has been an honor to serve all New Yorkers as chancellor of the Board of Regents," said Bennett in a statement. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Auditors voice 'doubt' about GM's future Mar 6, 2009
4 billion in federal aid, GM s financial situation in the worst auto sales climate in nearly three decades spells trouble for its Town of Tonawanda engine plant and its 1,400 employees. It also complicates the future of its former parts operation, , which has operated under Chapter 11 protection since October 2005. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
GM brings back 30 at engine plant Mar 3, 2009
Thirty previously laid-off hourly workers at s Tonawanda engine plant were recalled Monday ... American Axle s Town of Tonawanda forge plant, where production was winding down since last June, was closed early this year, Adams said. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
GM earnings coming Thursday Feb 25, 2009
Its engine plant in the town of Tonawanda has 1,386 employees. Last week, General Motors asked the government for as much as $16. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
On a fast track for success Feb 12, 2009
For Hadjeasgari and his business partner Aaron Pierce, it is just another day of kart racing at AJ S Grand Prix, the indoor track the two men opened in April in Tonawanda. Hadjeasgari said the idea of indoor grand prix style racing is huge in Europe, though it has been slower to catch on in the States. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Patriot League Indoor Track and Field Release- 2.10.09 Feb 11, 2009
Megan Hathaway, Bucknell Sr., North Tonawanda, N.Y.. Hathaway is now third in Bucknell program history and an ECAC qualifier in the 800m run with her time of 2:12. (Patriotleague.com)
ECIDA OKs re-use plan Feb 10, 2009
The project is very consistent with the village s (of Kenmore) character, said town of Tonawanda Supervisor Anthony Caruana, an ECIDA director. s request for a $2. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
DiNapoli: UnitedHealth overcharged NYS $4M Feb 10, 2009
The company operates a service center in Tonawanda and employs several hundred workers. The audit isn t the first dispute that UnitedHealth has had recently with New York officials. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
