Cheektowaga, NY

Rats! The rodents seem fond of Town By John J. Hopkins Times       Rats. They're primarily associated with neighborhoods such as parts of Walden Avenue, Pine Hill and Cedargrove Heights. However, a review of complaints logged from throughout the town during the first six months of 2007 indicate that virtually every neighborhood is prone to the rodents. More ...       WELCOME BACK... "The Spirit of Goodyear" returned to Prior Aviation in Cheektowaga Wednesday evening, just three weeks after its last visit. Here, it's seen docking at Prior-terminal at the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport. The blimp had an overnight stay at Prior July 31. More ... Depew post vacated just before classes start       Two weeks before students return to school, the Depew School District is looking for a new superintendent of buildings and grounds after the announcement of Joseph Farr's resignation from that position. Farr accepted a similar position with the West Seneca School District. His last day with Depew... More ... Tax, staffing announcements top list of surprises at Central       Cheektowaga Central's Board of Education announced some shocking news Tuesday, including an unexpected reduction in the 2007-2008 tax rate and a reorganization of the school's administration. For the first time in at least 12 years, district taxpayers will not be subject to a tax rate increase, a... More ...       ALMOST OVER?... Construction along Genesee Street in front of the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport may finally end by Halloween. Construction began in 2004, but was soon beset by delays. ( Times photo) More ... Also this week in the Times       • Bids for the first phase of Maryvale's capital improvement project are under budget. • A pedestrian is struck as she attempts to cross Cleveland Drive moments after stepping off a Metro bus. • A police investigation leads to a pair of arrests at Thruway Plaza for crack posses... More ...