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The Art Of Fly Fishing

Sunday, May 19th, 2013, 8:42am

SOUTHERN TIER, NY-Like many outdoor pursuits,the sport of fly fishing becomes more intricate as experience is gained. Although all fishing requires a strong knowledge of the environment and it's cycles, fly fishing by it's very nature takes that knowledge to a more intimate level.

Especially this time of year, the quarry for many fishermen is trout on small streams. That means that the savvy angler needs to present a realistic bait, which is usually one of the many aquatic insects completing their life cycle and emerging as adults.

Rick Kustich is a seasoned fly fisherman,and has written several books on the subject." Basically what we're trying to target is, these insects live in the water, they mainly live on the bottom of theses streams, and at certain times of the year, certain species emerge to the surface , and that's when they're susceptible to trout. So understanding that emergence and when different insects emerge is the key."

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Legislator Hardwick Announces Free Boater Safety Course June 10 & 12

Submitted by Jessica ONeil on Friday, May 17th, 10:15 am

Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick and the Sheriff’s Office announce that a free Boater Safety Course will be held to provide attendees the necessary instruction to receive a New York State Boating Safety Certificate.

Attendees must attend both four-hour classes to complete the required eight hours of classroom instruction and receive their certificate. The course is being offered from
5 to 9 p.m. Monday, June 10 and 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 12 at Tonawanda Fire Headquarters, 44 William St., Tonawanda, NY 14150.

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Kennedy, Ryan Welcome Homeowner to Renovated 19th Street Home; Announce Housing Grant for West Side

Submitted by Senator Tim Kennedy, New York State Senator, 58th District

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 9:44am

Kennedy, Ryan Welcome Homeowner to Renovated 19th Street Home; Announce Housing Grant for West Side

Lawmakers announce $175,000 in state funds from NYS Affordable Housing Corporation to help rehab five more homes for ownership opportunities in 19th Street neighborhood.

New homeowner Gary Damon Jr. accepts the keys to his 19th Street home, which Homefront Inc. recently rehabilitated, in a ceremonial key presentation.

Kennedy: Homeownership has always been at the heart of the American Dream, and this state funding will help local families live the American Dream right here on Buffalo’s West Side.

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Senator Tim Kennedy and Assemblyman Sean Ryan today announced a major state grant award to substantially rehabilitate several vacant houses on Buffalo’s West Side. The New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) will invest $175,000 to renovate five vacant homes in the 19th Street neighborhood – which will, in turn, open up five new affordable opportunities for local families to purchase their own homes.

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Homeless Alliance Releases 2012 Annual Report

Submitted by Homeless Allian... on Thursday, May 16th, 2:40 pm

The Homeless Alliance of WNY is releasing their 2012 Annual Report on the State of Homelessness in Erie County. In 2012 (October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012) there were 5,681 people who experienced homelessness in Erie County an increase of about 600 people. There was a 15.5% increase in families experiencing homelessness an estimated total of 2,017, 76% whom are single mothers. 27% of the homeless population is under the age of 18.

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One Hour with Adam Duritz: Counting Crows "Echoes of the Outlaw Roadshow"

Submitted by Susan Marie, Susan Marie Public Relations

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 10:35pm

One Hour with Adam Duritz: Counting Crows "Echoes of the Outlaw Roadshow"

"Well I dreamt I saw you walking up a hillside in the snow. Casting shadows on the winter sky as you stood there, counting crows. One for sorrow, two for joy. Three for girls and four for boys. Five for silver, six for gold. Seven for a secret never to be told." - "A Murder of One" from "August and Everything After"

In the early 1990's, the San Francisco Bay Area [California, USA] gave birth to numerous talented musicians. One of them was essential in forming the band Counting Crows that exploded onto the music scene [after years of playing the club circuit] with their album ""August and Everything After" in 1993. The band sold more than 20 million albums worldwide with 10 albums to date, including their 2013 digital release available only at US Tours, "Echoes of the Outlaw Roadshow."

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Investigative Post: Why Won't Election Law Officials Investigate?

Submitted by Athan Kompos

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 2:45pm

BUFFALO, N.Y. - The crime - or at least the appearance of one - is out there in plain sight.

The intended victim is prepared to testify.

But the investigators are nowhere to be found; not even curious, they say.

Prosecutors and Board of Election officials agree that state election law prohibits the offering of public employment in exchange for running, or not running, for office.

"You're not supposed to do that," said Erie County District Attorney Frank Sedita.

But Sergio Rodriquez, Buffalo's Republican candidate for mayor, said in a televised interview taped March 18 that unnamed GOP operatives dangled a job offer in front of him as an enticement for bowing out of the campaign.

"There have been offers made," Rodriquez said.

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Tolbert Announces Bid for Buffalo Mayor as Race Heats Up

Submitted by Aaron Saykin, Reporter

Saturday, May 11th, 2013, 10:58pm

BUFFALO, N.Y. - Election season in the City of Buffalo has officially begun after a prominent Buffalo figure, who wants to be the city's next mayor, launched his campaign Sunday.

Introduced by his mother to a standing ovation, 65-year-old Democrat Bernie Tolbert said he's running for Buffalo Mayor and he's "in it to win it."

The man who once ran Buffalo's FBI Office said he intends to clean up the city schools.

"Forty-four of Buffalo's 57 public schools have been designated as failing," Tolbert said "As your mayor, I will work with all stakeholders to put an end to the shame of our public schools."

Interestingly, Tolbert held his campaign kickoff at the same downtown family center where incumbent Mayor Byron Brown launched his campaign in late March in front of a much bigger crowd.

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