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High-powered opposition pressuring Siemens decision to close Wellsville plant

The pressure is growing on Siemens to keep its former Dresser-Rand plant in Wellsville open. Joining the fight Wednesday to protect 250 layoffs are House…

Rashon Nelson speaks as Donte Robinson looks on during an interview with the Associated Press last month in Philadelphia. Their arrests at a local Starbucks quickly became a viral video and galvanized people around the country who saw the incident as modern-day racism.

Men Arrested In Philadelphia Starbucks Reach Settlements

Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson, arrested last month, were offered free college tuition by Starbucks, while the city promised to set up a high school program for young entrepreneurs.

Bills' first playoff appearance in 17 seasons means new family tradition for some

Buffalo Bills playoff fever has been running non-stop since last weekend, when the team clinched its first National Football League postseason appearance…

Golisano campaign seeks property tax fairness, includes planned class action lawsuit

Rochester businessman, philanthropist and former Buffalo Sabres owner Tom Golisano has launched a new campaign to achieve fair property taxes in Upstate…

Niagara Global Tourism Institute eyes highly-visible intersection for business incubator space

An organization that fosters public-private partnerships to enhance tourism in the City of Niagara Falls envisions the conversion of long-abandoned…

Buffalo's eyes were smiling, as sun shines on St. Patrick's Day parade

This year's St. Patrick's Day celebration in Buffalo had something old - tens of thousands of people lining the parade route - and something new - some…

Governor's film office celebrates "one million hires" for movie, TV production

The Cuomo Administration is celebrating a milestone in the state's film tax credit program. It says one million hires have been supported by the program.…

Health insurance rates going up for individuals, small groups

New York State has announced health insurance rates for individuals and small groups in 2018. The result is a premium hike, but not as high as insurers…

Soprano Katharine Gunnink sings the aria "Ch'il Bel Sogno" by Puccini at Adobe Headquarters in San Jose, Calif. for Arias in the Office.

New Pop-Up Series Treats Silicon Valley Workers To Opera At The Office

Rachael Myrow of KQED reports on Arias in the Office, Opera San José's initiative that aims to bring opera to a wider audience with free performances at tech companies.

Chuck E. Cheese's recently renovated San Antonio restaurant. The chain has plans to update its look inside and out — and will retire its (animatronic) house band.

Say Goodbye To The Pizza Time Players: Chuck E. Cheese Retires Its Band

The CEO of the company that runs Chuck E. Cheese pizza parlors says its animatronic house band simply can't live up to the expectations that kids today have for entertainment.

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