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Erie County Legislature Approves Residency Requirements for New Hires

BUFFALO, NY - The Erie County Legislature narrowly approved a resolution to require newly hired county workers to live within Erie County limits.

The resolution, which was sponsored by Erie County Legislator Joe Lorigo (C-10th District), was approved 6-5.

WEB EXTRA: Click here to see the full proposal for the Erie County Residency Act

The new requirement would be similar to laws in several neighboring counties, including: Niagara, Genesee, Wyoming, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua.

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Buffalo Transportation Pierce Arrow Museum -Special Hours for Memorial Day Weekend

Buffalo Transportation Pierce Arrow Museum -Special Hours for Memorial Day Weekend

The Buffalo Transportation/Pierce-Arrow Museum announces summer hours! The Museum will be open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 11am-4pm. Special Hours for Memorial Day Weekend --Sunday, May 26th and Monday, May 27th 11am-4pm.   Admission is $10 for Adults, $8 for Seniors and $5 for children ages 6-17.  The Buffalo Transportation/Pierce-Arrow Museum houses a world class collection of cars, Buffalo made vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and memorabilia from several decades.

Catholic Charities to Host Domestic Violence Training Focusing on New York Model for Batterers

Social workers, advocate representatives, batterer program staff, and judiciary and domestic violence court personnel are urged to attend the National Training Institute on the New York Model for Batterer Programs, “Domestic Violence Offender Accountability ~ What, Why and How to Get it Done” set for June 20-21 from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, 4369 S. Buffalo St., Orchard Park.

Bespoke Men’s Line to Launch in Buffalo

Bespoke Men’s Line to Launch in Buffalo

Bloodline Handmade, a bespoke men’s tailoring company that makes all garments exclusively in Western New York, announced their upcoming launch on June 6th in Buffalo.  

Bloodline Handmade gives their clients the opportunity to choose fabrics and material that are sourced from all over the world. Their manufacturing process as well as their team of tailors, cutters and seamstresses is entirely local. The Bloodline Handmade mission is to produce a product that is completely customizable at a price point equivalent to a quality, ready-made Italian suit.

“The reception of Bloodline Handmade in the Buffalo market has been overwhelmingly successful to date,” said Bloodline Handmade Founder Jason Blood. “By word of mouth alone, our team has been busy filling orders. I’m excited about upcoming launch to officially showcase Bloodline Handmade to all of Western New York.”

Dog Ears Bookstore to Host Signing of Local Teacher's Debut Novel

Dog Ears Bookstore to Host Signing of Local Teacher's Debut Novel

Paul Cumbo, an English teacher at Canisius High School, has published his first novel, “Boarding Pass.” Dog Ears Bookstore, located at 688 Abbott Road in South Buffalo, will host a reading and book signing with Cumbo at 6 p.m. Friday, May 31.

No Frills Buffalo Releases ‘A Fighter’s Chance’

No Frills Buffalo Releases ‘A Fighter’s Chance’

“A Fighter's Chance” by Niagara Falls native Gabriel Gonzalez is the most recent release from No Frills Buffalo publishing company. No Frills Buffalo also published Gonzalez’s first book, “Legend of the Phoenix, Rise of Crescent,” in early 2012.

Gonzalez is a graduate of Niagara Catholic High School and Buffalo State College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology in 2005 and minored in religious studies. When he was just 15 years old, he and a friend were hired to clean out the upstairs of an abandoned building to make way for a new boxing gym. When the gym opened, Gonzalez signed up to see how he would like it and has never looked back. Boxing taught him how to be self-confident, disciplined and patient, and changed his outlook on life.

Jacobs Invites You to “Passports On The Move” Event

Jacobs Invites You to “Passports On The Move” Event

Erie County, NY- Erie County Clerk Chris Jacobs announced that his office is hosting a special “Passports on the Move” Outreach on Wednesday, June 5th, at the Eastern Hills Mall from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Clerk’s Office will be set up in the Center Court Commons, between Bon-Ton and Macy’s.  Appointments are required and can be made by contacting the Erie County Clerk’s Office directly at 716-858-8866.

Passport Acceptance Agents from the Clerk’s Office will be available to accept and process passport applications for U.S. citizens during this special community outreach as well as provide passport information. “I encourage anyone planning their upcoming summer vacation or a college student planning their next semester abroad to come to our outreach and apply for their passport,” said County Clerk Jacobs.