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| Budget Vote |
Clarence School Budget Re-Vote Passes by Wide Margin
Clarence, N.Y. (WBEN) - Voters in the Clarence School District passed a budget in the second vote on a revised fiscal plan. The budget was the subject of much debate throughout the suburban district in recent weeks.
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| Front Lines |
WBEN Extra: Women in Combat
Buffalo, NY (WBEN) The Pentagon announced plans allowing women to serve on the front lines of combat, even in Special Forces as long as they meet the same physical standards as men
INSIDE: The Plan | Your Comments | WNY Women Soldiers
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| Recall On |
Chrysler Agrees to Recall of Jeeps at Risk of Fire
DETROIT (AP) - Chrysler says it has resolved its differences with the government and will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire.
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| Body Found |
Man Found In Tonawanda Creek
Amherst police have identified the bicyclist who was found floating face-down in the Tonawanda Creek Canal off Old Falls Boulevard last night.
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| Pegula Talks |
Pegula Concerned about Miller, Vanek Return To Sabres
(WBEN) Sabres Owner Terry Pegula says contract talks are apparently ongoing with Sabres Forward Thomas Vanek and Goalie Ryan Miller , but that the two star players may not be interested in staying in Buffalo.
HEAR PEGULA INSIDE
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| Budget Votes |
Contentious Clarence & 5 Other School Budget Re-votes Today
(WBEN) Voters in six Western New York school districts that rejected tax hikes in budget proposals last month, go back to the polls today to pass judgment on a mix of tax hikes and spending cuts. Two are re-submitting almost the exact same budget voters rejected May 21.
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| Lowering Limit |
Cheektowaga Wants to Lower Grass Height Limit
Cheektowaga, NY (WBEN) A pair of town lawmakers want to lower the acceptable height for grass in the Town of Cheektowaga.
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| Honored |
Senate OKs Name of I- 290 Bridge in Memory of Trooper
Albany, NY (WBEN) The Senate approved a bill to honor fallen trooper Kevin Dobson with a bridge named in his memory.
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| Bottle Bombs |
Bottle Bombs in Buffalo Parking Lot
Buffalo, NY (WBEN) Buffalo Police responding to bottle bombs at the parking lot of a Dollar General.
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| Restructuring |
Five Positions Eliminated at Buffalo News
Buffalo, NY (WBEN) The Buffalo News has confirmed a restructuring has led to the elimination of five positions, including an executive vice president's post.
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