The Los Angeles Times on May 28 reports

The Buffalo News reported today that the Town of Amherst last Monday became the first Erie County municipality to pass a law that would prohibit drivers from composing, reading or sending a text message while behind the wheel. Violators face a $150 fine for each offense.

Two Buffalo firefighters died today fighting an early morning blaze on Genessee Street near Wende Street in Buffalo, New York. We have had many firefighter friends and clients over the years and every one is a dedicated professional willing to put his or her life on the line

As reported in the Buffalo News August 19,2009 ” Members of the Clarence Center Fire Department were honored today at the opening ceremony of the 137th annual New York State Firemen’s Association annual convention.”