Cheektowaga, NY

Attorney's office subject of shakeup       Reorganization is expected next week in the town attorney's office following Michael Stachowski's announcement that he will retire as Cheektowaga's top law advisor along with Jennifer Runfola's decision to step down as deputy town attorney and return to private practice. More ... TRAFFIC STOPPER...       Walden Avenue was closed between Woodell and Haller avenues for more than an hour on Wednesday afternoon following a motor vehicle accident in which a car collided with a Metro bus. The bus narrowly missed striking the front porch of a Walden Avenue home, background. Rescue firefighters used the j... More ... Former Villa students adjust, Find new home at St. Mary's       When school officials announced in December 2005 that Villa Maria Academy would graduate its last class in June 2006, tears flowed freely as students couldn't imagine their beloved school closing, but the students have been welcomed at other area schools. More ... PASSING THE POTATO...       Our Lady of Pompeii student Claudia Frys plays "hot potato" on Monday during the elementary school's Blue and Gold Day as part of Catholic Schools Week activities. More ... Bordonaro to head Town library system       A new director has been appointed to lead Cheektowaga's two libraries, and the person who will replace recently retired Elaine Mahaney hopes that his promotional skills will help attract additional visitors. The Cheektowaga Library Board selected Salvatore Bordonaro during an executive session at ... More ... Also this week in the Times       + The Village of Depew earns two block grants to fund new sidewalks along Sanilac and Calumet streets, plus sewers at Penora Street and Laverack Avenue. + When is a patio home not a patio home? When it's renamed a condominium, which could erode the town's tax base. Find out how the town board plan... More ... Fire kills Eastland Avenue woman Breaking news, January 31, 2007      Fire broke out inside an Eastland Avenue home just after 9 p.m. Wednesday evening, killing an elderly woman who lived in the home. More ...