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Also this week in the Times
Complete coverage of the October 12-13 snowstorm that crippled Western New York with 22.3 inches of heavy, wet snow, leavings hundreds of thousands without power, including nearly 35,000 customers in Cheektowaga, Depew and Sloan:
The town adds garbage and debris collections to assist residents.
Cheektowaga's emergency operations center opens to guide 9- 1-1 responses, cleanup and utility restoration.
The National Weather Service said a storm at this time of year likely wont happen again for 150-200 years.
Time Out: Find out how long some residents were without power at home.
Local businesses step up to assist their neighbors, provide comfort during the long power outage.
Around Town: The Cheektowaga Senior Center hosts more than 100 displaced residents.
Two "refugees" at the Senior Center offer their storm stories.
Area schools scrambling to alter their schedules after an unanticipated week off.
Police agencies warn residents to be aware of scam artists looking to take advantage of storm victims.
In other news:
The Cheektowaga-Sloan Board of Education considers hiring an independent auditor.
The Town Board ratchets up the pressure on the Thruway Authority to install noise barriers near the William Street exit.
West Seneca school officials and parents discuss safety issues at West Seneca East High School.
Editorial Cartoon: See what our cartoonist thinks of the Western New York auto industry.
Obituary: George R. Gardner, former Maryvale administrator.
Fire Log: The calm before the storm.
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