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Buffalo Citybration Press Conference to Welcome Summer ... Eight Hours Early

Sunday, June 16th, 2013, 8:17pm

Chances are you probably won’t be awake at 1:04 a.m. Friday, June 21, when the sun will be directly overhead of the Tropic of Cancer, marking the official start of Summer 2013. But back here in Western New York, Buffalo Citybration will be making a major announcement about our summer season at 5:04 p.m. Thursday, June 20, giving us an eight-hour head start on the season that festival-loving Buffalonians love most!

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Unique Eats: Hamlin House

Submitted by WGRZ Web Staff

Sunday, June 16th, 2013, 12:11pm

BUFFALO, NY - This morning, we're headed to a 150-year old Buffalo mansion in Allentown that now holds one of Western New York's hidden gems.

Nestled among the homes on Franklin Street is the Hamlin House, which Zachary Kineke checked out for a helping of history and some great lunch dishes.

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Bane Of Trees : The Emerald Ash Borer

Submitted by WGRZ Web Staff

Sunday, June 16th, 2013, 9:45am

ACROSS NEW YORK STATE-The balance of nature is both critical and tenuous,and disturbing that equilibrium can result in ecological disaster. Invasive species throughout the world are doing just that and the evidence of calamity is visible almost everywhere. The Emerald Ash Borer is an insect that preys on Ash trees. Native to Asia, the initial infestation was discovered in Michigan and Canada in 2002, the deadly bug has destroyed almost 100 million trees in over 19 states since it's incursion, and a worst case scenario could see the tree wiped out in North America.

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Legislator Mills: Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day is Saturday

Submitted by Jessica ONeil on Friday, June 14th, 9:32 am

Erie County Legislator John J. Mills reminds residents that the county is hosting a Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at Erie Community College South Campus. Please enter from Big Tree Road - Route 20A via Abbott Road.

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Jacobs Launches Electronic Recording of Real Estate Transactions

Submitted by Mike Cecchini on Friday, June 14th, 8:34 am

e-Recording technology will save time, paper and money for both the person closing on the mortgage and for the government responsible for the recording,” stated Jacobs.

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Jacobs Urges Area Golf Courses to Offer Veteran Discounts

Submitted by Mike Cecchini on Friday, June 14th, 8:31 am

Asks them to consider joining Clerk’s “Thank-A-Vet” Discount Card Program

Erie County, NY – In an effort to make a round of golf a bit more affordable for Erie County’s Veterans, Erie County Clerk Chris Jacobs sent a letter to all the area golf courses, including the two owned and operated by Erie County, asking that they consider participating in the Clerks’ “Thank-A-Vet” Discount Card Program by offering a discount to County veterans.

“Many of the over 60,000 veterans in Erie County are avid golfers,” said Clerk Jacobs. “With the tough financial times and many vets on fixed incomes, even a small discount for veterans could go a long way to allow our vets to keep swinging their clubs.”

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New York State Museum Week

Submitted by WGRZ Web Staff

Monday, June 10th, 2013, 6:51pm

Buffalo, NY - It's New York State Museum Week and that means museums across the state are offering deals.

Local offers include $4 off regular admission to the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, 1/2 price admission at the Burchfield Penney Art Center, and the North Tonawanda History Museum is giving one adult admission free with one $5 adult admission.

There are more local deals and deals throughout the state on the I Love NY Tourism website.

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