Report: Buffalo’s snow-removal equipment, communications fell short during deadly blizzard
June 3, 2023 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo's snow-removal fleet was no match for the historic Christmas week blizzard that left 31 people dead in the city, and officials fell short in issuing warnings and providing shelter, according to a report released Friday.
Man who shot up Buffalo-area store, wounding one person, pleads guilty to attempted murder
May 26, 2023 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A New York man who opened fire with a high-powered rifle at a Buffalo-area retail store in 2017, wounding one person, pleaded guilty to an attempted murder charge Thursday and agreed to serve a 10-year prison sentence.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — On a September day that he knew would be hard, 51-year-old Damone Presley marked the occasion with barbecue and balloons.
He was commemorating the one-year anniversary of the day in 2021 that his daughter and her three friends were fatally shot in Minnesota by a man who left their bodies in an abandoned SUV in a Wisconsin cornfield.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Standing in the same parking lot where he was shot in the neck a year ago in a racist attack at a Buffalo supermarket, Zaire Goodman said he was grateful to see the community come together in remembrance Sunday.
For Buffalo shooting victims’ kin, Mother’s Day is a reminder of loss, a lesson in navigating grief
May 12, 2023 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Tirzah Patterson will dedicate this Mother’s Day to the hardest part of a mother’s job, trying to help her child make sense of tragedy.
Patterson and her husband had divorced but remained close for the sake of their son.
New York attorney general sues manufacturer over magazine lock used in Buffalo store massacre
May 11, 2023 GMTALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York's attorney general sued a gun accessory manufacturer Thursday for selling a lock that can be easily removed to attach high-capacity magazines, which are illegal in the state.
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Should school use ‘Warrior’ nickname? Tribe to have last say
May 1, 2023 GMTSALAMANCA, N.Y. (AP) — The profile of a Native American man, a braid trailing down and feather jutting up, is tiled into a high school hallway, dyed into the weight room carpet and laid into the turf of the football field at Salamanca city schools.
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Thefts prompt 17 states to urge recall of Kia, Hyundai cars
April 21, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Attorneys general in 17 states on Thursday urged the federal government to recall millions of Kia and Hyundai cars because they are too easy to steal, a response to a sharp increase in thefts fueled by a viral social media challenge.
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A look at some of best and worst draft trade-up for QBs
April 20, 2023 GMTTrading up to draft a quarterback in the first round has become commonplace in recent years with it happening 17 times in the past 12 drafts.
Carolina is expected to be the 18th team to do it since 2011 after trading up from No.
Anderson closes career with Sabres’ 4-3 OT win over Senators
April 14, 2023 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — If the teary-eyed hugs with his two sons and wife at the Zamboni entrance weren’t hints enough, Sabres goalie Craig Anderson made it official following a 4-3 overtime win against Ottawa on Thursday night.
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April 9, 2023 GMTStarbucks fires Buffalo worker active in unionization effort
April 3, 2023 GMTStarbucks has fired one of the workers who helped kick off a unionization effort at the company.
Lexi Rizzo, an eight-year Starbucks employee and shift supervisor, was fired from her store in Buffalo, New York, on Friday.
President approves Vermont disaster help for December storm
March 22, 2023 GMTMONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — President Joe Biden has approved a federal disaster declaration for eight Vermont counties hit by a December storm that left tens of thousands of people without power during the Christmas holiday week.
Buffalo firefighter killed in explosive backdraft is mourned
March 10, 2023 GMTA firefighter who died in an explosive blaze in Buffalo, New York, last week was remembered at his funeral on Friday as a talented cook who whipped up delicious meals for his colleagues and as a husband and father who loved his family and his city.
Central Division-leading Stars visit the Sabres
March 8, 2023 GMTDallas Stars (34-17-13, first in the Central Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (32-26-4, sixth in the Atlantic Division)
Buffalo, New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres play the Central Division-leading Dallas Stars.
2nd victim from stampede after GloRilla concert identified
March 7, 2023 GMTROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — The second person who died following a stampede after a rap concert in Rochester, New York, was identified Tuesday as 35-year-old Brandy Miller.
2 dead in stampede at GloRilla concert in New York
March 7, 2023 GMTThe death toll rose to two on Monday following a stampede at a rap concert in Rochester, New York, that authorities said may have been triggered by unfounded fears of gunfire.
The Memphis rap stars GloRilla and Finesse2tymes had finished performing Sunday night at Rochester's Main Street Armory when something prompted people to surge dangerously toward the exits just after 11 p.m., Police Chief David M.
Edmonton visits Buffalo after Draisaitl’s hat trick
March 5, 2023 GMTEdmonton Oilers (34-22-8, fourth in the Pacific Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (32-25-4, fourth in the Atlantic Division)
Buffalo, New York; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers visit the Buffalo Sabres after Leon Draisaitl recorded a hat trick in the Oilers' 7-5 loss to the Winnipeg Jets.
Staveskie scores 24 as Canisius knocks off Niagara 81-68
March 5, 2023 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Tahj Staveskie's 24 points helped Canisius defeat Niagara 81-68 on Saturday night.
Staveskie had six rebounds and three steals for the Golden Griffins (10-19, 8-12 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference).
Thompson, Quinn score as Sabres beat slumping Lightning 5-3
March 4, 2023 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Tage Thompson and the Buffalo Sabres bounced back nicely from a pair of tough losses.
Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper made his own statement with the Lightning.
Rookie Jack Quinn scored during Buffalo’s three-goal second period, and the Sabres beat slumping Tampa Bay 5-3 on Saturday in a chippy Atlantic Division matchup.
Adams, Jack lead Buffalo over Miami (OH) 68-63
March 4, 2023 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Isaiah Adams scored 16 points and Isaac Jack secured the victory with a free throw with 47 seconds left as Buffalo knocked off Miami (OH) 68-63 on Friday night.
Adams added five rebounds for the Bulls (15-16, 9-9 Mid-American Conference).
Sorrow in Buffalo for firefighter killed in explosive blaze
March 3, 2023 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A firefighter killed in an explosive blaze in Buffalo was identified Thursday as a 37-year-old dad who had been with the department for three years, as authorities promised a thorough investigation of the fire's cause.
Labor judge: Starbucks violated worker rights in union fight
March 2, 2023 GMTA federal labor judge has ordered Starbucks to reinstate seven fired workers, reopen a shuttered location and stop infringing on workers’ rights after finding that the company violated labor laws “hundreds of times” during a unionization campaign in Buffalo, New York.
Buffalo firefighter dies while battling downtown blaze
March 1, 2023 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A firefighter died inside a burning commercial building in downtown Buffalo, New York, on Wednesday, where a fire and sudden blast sent flames and smoke billowing into the street.
Robinson scores 3 goals in Blue Jackets’ 5-3 win over Sabres
March 1, 2023 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Eric Robinson enjoyed the first three-goal game of his career, and the Columbus Blue Jackets weathered a late comeback bid to beat Buffalo 5-3 and stall the Sabres’ playoff push Tuesday night.
Jones scores 21, Buffalo defeats Northern Illinois 85-75
March 1, 2023 GMTDEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Curtis Jones had 21 points in Buffalo's 85-75 victory over Northern Illinois on Tuesday night.
Jones added five rebounds for the Bulls (14-16, 8-9 Mid-American Conference).
Bills GM: Hamlin’s return hinges on his medical progress
February 28, 2023 GMTBuffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has a few more visits to doctors before determining whether he can pursue his goal of returning to play football after going into cardiac arrest and having to be resuscitated on field in January.
Dylan Cozens scores 3 in Sabres’ 7-4 rout of Capitals
February 26, 2023 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The familiar and frustrating February swoons the Buffalo Sabres have best been known for just might be a thing of the past.
With the calendar approaching March, the NHL’s youngest team at the start of the season continues showing signs of making an actual playoff push in a bid to end an 11-year playoff drought, the longest in league history.
Vasilevskiy makes 45 saves, Lightning beat Red Wings 3-0
February 26, 2023 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Andrei Vasilevskiy made 45 saves for his 30th NHL shutout and the Tampa Bay Lightning cooled off the Detroit Red Wings 3-0 on Saturday night.
Nikita Kucherov reached 699 points with a goal and an assist, Brayden Point also had a goal and an assist and Alex Killorn added an empty-net goal to help the Lightning win for the second time in five games.
Maddox scores 18, Toledo takes down Buffalo 101-71
February 25, 2023 GMTTOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Dante Maddox Jr. had 18 points in Toledo's 101-71 victory over Buffalo on Saturday.
Maddox was 5 of 8 shooting, including 4 for 6 from distance, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Rockets (23-6, 14-2 Mid-American Conference).
Canisius secures 66-53 victory over Saint Peter’s
February 25, 2023 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jacco Fritz's 13 points helped Canisius defeat Saint Peter's 66-53 on Friday night.
Fritz added nine rebounds and three steals for the Golden Griffins (8-19, 6-12 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference).
Buffalo visits Florida after Thompson’s hat trick
February 24, 2023 GMTBuffalo Sabres (29-23-4, sixth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Florida Panthers (29-25-6, fifth in the Atlantic Division)
Sunrise, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Panthers -189, Sabres +160; over/under is 7
Leafs pin hopes on O’Reilly to help end playoff frustrations
February 22, 2023 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Come April, the Toronto Maple Leafs will once again have to confront the long-nagging questions of how they’ll attempt to avoid turning a dominating regular season into yet another early playoff exit.
Gov. Scott seeks disaster declaration for December storm
February 22, 2023 GMTMONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Republican Gov. Phil Scott has requested a federal disaster declaration for the December storm that left tens of thousands without power in Vermont during the Christmas holiday week.
Jones scores 14 as Buffalo defeats Central Michigan 63-35
February 22, 2023 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Curtis Jones scored 14 points as Buffalo beat Central Michigan 63-35 on Tuesday night.
Jones added five assists and three steals for the Bulls (13-15, 7-8 Mid-American Conference).
Atlantic Division opponents meet when Sabres host the Maple Leafs
February 20, 2023 GMTToronto Maple Leafs (34-15-8, second in the Atlantic Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (28-22-4, fifth in the Atlantic Division)
Buffalo, New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Atlantic Division opponents meet when the Buffalo Sabres take on the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Castaneda scores 30, Akron downs Buffalo 86-66
February 19, 2023 GMTAKRON, Ohio (AP) — Xavier Castaneda's 30 points led Akron over Buffalo 86-66 on Saturday night.
Castaneda had six rebounds for the Zips (19-8, 11-3 Mid-American Conference). Enrique Freeman added 21 points while shooting 7 of 14 from the field and 7 for 9 from the line, and he also had 10 rebounds.
Group: Tesla workers fired after union push at NY plant
February 17, 2023 GMTSeveral employees at a Tesla factory in New York have been fired a day after launching union organizing efforts, according to Tesla Workers United, but the company says they're not related.
The workers at the Buffalo plant received an email Wednesday evening updating them on a new policy that prohibits them from recording workplace meetings without all participants’ permission, Tesla Workers United said Thursday.
Buffalo supermarket shooter could still get death sentence
February 16, 2023 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A day after the white supremacist gunman who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket was sentenced to life in state prison, attention turned Thursday to federal hate crime charges and the potential for the death penalty.
White supremacist gets life in prison for Buffalo massacre
February 15, 2023 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket was sentenced to life in prison without parole Wednesday after relatives of his victims confronted him with pain and rage caused by his racist attack.
Ohio wins 85-61 over Buffalo
February 15, 2023 GMTATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Dwight Wilson and Elmore James scored 15 points each to help Ohio defeat Buffalo 85-61 on Tuesday night.
Wilson added eight rebounds for the Bobcats (15-11, 7-6 Mid-American Conference).
Buffalo brings losing streak into matchup with Anaheim
February 14, 2023 GMTBuffalo Sabres (26-21-4, fifth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (17-31-6, eighth in the Pacific Division)
Anaheim, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres, on a four-game losing streak, play the Anaheim Ducks.
Kempe scores for 3rd straight game, Kings beat Sabres 5-2
February 14, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Adrian Kempe scored for the third straight game, Viktor Arvidsson had a goal and two assists, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Monday night.
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Gadsden scores 31, Canisius beats Quinnipiac 85-65
February 12, 2023 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — TJ Gadsden's 31 points led Canisius over Quinnipiac 85-65 on Sunday.
Gadsden also added five rebounds for the Golden Griffins (6-18, 4-11 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference).