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Friday, March 25, 2016
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BUFFALO -- The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has signed forward Eric Cornel to an entry-level contract.
In his fourth OHL season in 2015-16, Cornel (6’2”, 191 lbs., 4/11/1996) set career-high marks in goals, assists, points and plus/minus rating while serving as captain of the Peterborough Petes. He ranked eighth among all OHL skaters with 56 assists and tied for 13th in the league with 83 total points (27+56).
The Peterborough, Ontario native appeared in 265 regular-season games for the Petes during his OHL career, amassing 213 points (70+143) and 91 penalty minutes, and added eight more points (4+4) in 16 postseason contests. He registered 50 or more points in each of his last three OHL seasons and led all Peterborough skaters in assists in each of the last two.
Selected by the Sabres in the second round (44th overall) of the 2014 NHL Draft, Cornel made his professional debut at the end of the 2014-15 season after signing an amateur tryout with the Rochester Americans, recording one assist in six AHL games.
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In his fourth OHL season in 2015-16, Cornel (6’2”, 191 lbs., 4/11/1996) set career-high marks in goals, assists, points and plus/minus rating while serving as captain of the Peterborough Petes. He ranked eighth among all OHL skaters with 56 assists and tied for 13th in the league with 83 total points (27+56).
The Peterborough, Ontario native appeared in 265 regular-season games for the Petes during his OHL career, amassing 213 points (70+143) and 91 penalty minutes, and added eight more points (4+4) in 16 postseason contests. He registered 50 or more points in each of his last three OHL seasons and led all Peterborough skaters in assists in each of the last two.
Selected by the Sabres in the second round (44th overall) of the 2014 NHL Draft, Cornel made his professional debut at the end of the 2014-15 season after signing an amateur tryout with the Rochester Americans, recording one assist in six AHL games.
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BUFFALO -- The Buffalo Sabres today announced plans for Fan Appreciation Night during the team’s final home game of the 2015-16 regular season on April 8.
Before the game, 5,000 fans will receive a free Sabres mini-stick when they enter the arena. In addition, Tops Friendly Markets and partners will be on hand with food sampling kiosks located in Tops Alumni Plaza from 5 to 7 p.m., and a fan photo area will be open to all fans from 5 p.m. until the end of the first intermission in the arena on the 100 Level concourse.
In a pre-game ceremony, the Sabres, along with their Gold Ring Partners, will be presenting the annual team awards as voted on by the players. The team will award its Most Valuable Player presented by Labatt Blue, Rookie of the Year presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Unsung Hero presented by Fallsview Casino Resort, the Sabres Foundation Man of the Year Award presented by Roswell Park Cancer Institute and the 7th Man Award presented by First Niagara.
Two fan-favorite giveaways will also make their return to Fan Appreciation Night in 2016. Sabres players will again give away their game-worn jerseys to select season ticket holders after the game in the “Jersey Off My Back” promotion. “Rowards” giveaways are back as well, with prizes courtesy of the Sabres, (716) Food and Sport, La Nova Pizzeria, Moe’s Southwest Grill, New Era Cap Company, Perry’s Ice Cream and Subway.
During the game, the Sabres Foundation 50-50 raffle winner will receive 50 percent of the guaranteed pot of at least $70,000. Raffle tickets will be sold beginning two hours before the start of the game and through the end of the second-period intermission. A complete list of contest rules and restrictions can also be found at Sabres.com.
After the first period, one contestant selected at random will compete in the Delta Shootout for a chance to win two round-trip tickets to anywhere in the U.S. 48 courtesy of Delta Air Lines.
The team is also offering twice the normal amount of Fan Advantage points given for ticket scans and five times the normal amount of points for broadcast keywords announced throughout the game.
In addition to the in-game promotions, there will be a 30 percent discount at the Sabres Store, as well as discounted concession prices including a cup of popcorn ($2), pretzels ($2), hot dogs ($2) and souvenir sodas ($2) for all fans in attendance.
The Sabres have also teamed with Moe’s Southwest Grill to allow the fans to choose the Moe’s Hot Players for the final two games of the team’s season. Starting Monday, April 4, fans can visit the Buffalo Sabres Facebook page to vote for their favorite players, and the top six vote-getters will be chosen as the Moe’s Hot Players for the games on April 8 and 9.
Fan Appreciation Goes Digital
In addition to this year’s Fan Appreciation Night, fans watching the Sabres broadcast on MSG for the team’s season finale against the New York Islanders on April 9 will have a chance to win prizes throughout the game. To participate in this contest, fans can enter a website URL that will be displayed on their television screen during the broadcast. Winners will be announced by Brian Duff during both intermissions and the postgame show on MSG. Prizes that will be given away during the game are listed below.
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Before the game, 5,000 fans will receive a free Sabres mini-stick when they enter the arena. In addition, Tops Friendly Markets and partners will be on hand with food sampling kiosks located in Tops Alumni Plaza from 5 to 7 p.m., and a fan photo area will be open to all fans from 5 p.m. until the end of the first intermission in the arena on the 100 Level concourse.
In a pre-game ceremony, the Sabres, along with their Gold Ring Partners, will be presenting the annual team awards as voted on by the players. The team will award its Most Valuable Player presented by Labatt Blue, Rookie of the Year presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Unsung Hero presented by Fallsview Casino Resort, the Sabres Foundation Man of the Year Award presented by Roswell Park Cancer Institute and the 7th Man Award presented by First Niagara.
Two fan-favorite giveaways will also make their return to Fan Appreciation Night in 2016. Sabres players will again give away their game-worn jerseys to select season ticket holders after the game in the “Jersey Off My Back” promotion. “Rowards” giveaways are back as well, with prizes courtesy of the Sabres, (716) Food and Sport, La Nova Pizzeria, Moe’s Southwest Grill, New Era Cap Company, Perry’s Ice Cream and Subway.
During the game, the Sabres Foundation 50-50 raffle winner will receive 50 percent of the guaranteed pot of at least $70,000. Raffle tickets will be sold beginning two hours before the start of the game and through the end of the second-period intermission. A complete list of contest rules and restrictions can also be found at Sabres.com.
After the first period, one contestant selected at random will compete in the Delta Shootout for a chance to win two round-trip tickets to anywhere in the U.S. 48 courtesy of Delta Air Lines.
The team is also offering twice the normal amount of Fan Advantage points given for ticket scans and five times the normal amount of points for broadcast keywords announced throughout the game.
In addition to the in-game promotions, there will be a 30 percent discount at the Sabres Store, as well as discounted concession prices including a cup of popcorn ($2), pretzels ($2), hot dogs ($2) and souvenir sodas ($2) for all fans in attendance.
The Sabres have also teamed with Moe’s Southwest Grill to allow the fans to choose the Moe’s Hot Players for the final two games of the team’s season. Starting Monday, April 4, fans can visit the Buffalo Sabres Facebook page to vote for their favorite players, and the top six vote-getters will be chosen as the Moe’s Hot Players for the games on April 8 and 9.
Fan Appreciation Goes Digital
In addition to this year’s Fan Appreciation Night, fans watching the Sabres broadcast on MSG for the team’s season finale against the New York Islanders on April 9 will have a chance to win prizes throughout the game. To participate in this contest, fans can enter a website URL that will be displayed on their television screen during the broadcast. Winners will be announced by Brian Duff during both intermissions and the postgame show on MSG. Prizes that will be given away during the game are listed below.
- Autographed Jack Eichel and Sam Reinhart Sabres jerseys
- A Samsung 48” Smart LED TV courtesy of Stereo Advantage
- A two-night stay at the Buffalo Marriott HARBORCENTER that includes breakfast for two and access to the M Club Lounge, courtesy of Buffalo Marriott HARBORCENTER
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The proposed Lighthouse Wind Project in Somerset and Yates has a new opponent: The American Bird Conservancy.
The conservation group has listed Lighthouse as one of the 10 worst proposed wind energy projects for birds due to "vast numbers of migratory songbirds and numbers of raptors rely on this area; close to breeding habitat for declining grassland birds."
The group states in a report "10 of the Worst-Sited Wind Energy Projects For Birds," published Thursday, that the proposed location on the Lake Ontario Shore "boasts one of the greatest bird migrations in North America. Up to 71 turbines are planned for an area along the south shore of Lake Ontario. These 570-foot-tall turbines will extend 4.5 miles inland from the lake along a 12-mile stretch. Vast numbers of songbirds and raptors concentrate within six miles of the shoreline during spring and fall of each year. This area also has pockets of key habitat for sensitive grassland birds, which could be displaced by the wind turbines. Federally protected Bald Eagles from a nearby wildlife refuge are also at risk."
"FWS has expressed serious concern about this project, warning the developer that this is an area of extremely high avian use. However, the developer appears to be going ahead with its plans, conducting its own studies, disputing previous work done by other researchers, and ignoring the concerns of local residents," the published report concluded.
Local opponents of the wind farm seized on the report.
Somerset Supervisor Dan Engert said, "In spite of the local concerns and opposition expressed on a number of issues concerning this ill-placed project by local residents, the Town of Somerset is extremely disappointed that the developer appears to be going ahead with its plans, conducting its own studies, disputing previous work done by other researchers, and ignoring the concerns of local residents."
Mike Parr, ABC Vice President and Chief Conservation Officer. “This list is intended to demonstrate that, under the present voluntary guidelines, there is an inadequate system of checks and balances to protect American native birds from poorly planned wind development on a large scale.”
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The conservation group has listed Lighthouse as one of the 10 worst proposed wind energy projects for birds due to "vast numbers of migratory songbirds and numbers of raptors rely on this area; close to breeding habitat for declining grassland birds."
The group states in a report "10 of the Worst-Sited Wind Energy Projects For Birds," published Thursday, that the proposed location on the Lake Ontario Shore "boasts one of the greatest bird migrations in North America. Up to 71 turbines are planned for an area along the south shore of Lake Ontario. These 570-foot-tall turbines will extend 4.5 miles inland from the lake along a 12-mile stretch. Vast numbers of songbirds and raptors concentrate within six miles of the shoreline during spring and fall of each year. This area also has pockets of key habitat for sensitive grassland birds, which could be displaced by the wind turbines. Federally protected Bald Eagles from a nearby wildlife refuge are also at risk."
"FWS has expressed serious concern about this project, warning the developer that this is an area of extremely high avian use. However, the developer appears to be going ahead with its plans, conducting its own studies, disputing previous work done by other researchers, and ignoring the concerns of local residents," the published report concluded.
Local opponents of the wind farm seized on the report.
Somerset Supervisor Dan Engert said, "In spite of the local concerns and opposition expressed on a number of issues concerning this ill-placed project by local residents, the Town of Somerset is extremely disappointed that the developer appears to be going ahead with its plans, conducting its own studies, disputing previous work done by other researchers, and ignoring the concerns of local residents."
Mike Parr, ABC Vice President and Chief Conservation Officer. “This list is intended to demonstrate that, under the present voluntary guidelines, there is an inadequate system of checks and balances to protect American native birds from poorly planned wind development on a large scale.”
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Keith McNall, who became chairman of the Niagara County Legislature in January, recently a new title: law library trustee.
The news of McNall’s appointment came in a letter from the chief administrative judge of the New York State Unified Court System, naming the long-time public fixture to the board overseeing Niagara County’s Supreme Court Law Library.
Under state law, each county maintains a public law library, allowing citizens access to information on the laws of New York state. McNall served 18 years on the Lockport City School District’s Board of Education before becoming a county legislator nearly a decade ago.
“Ensuring our citizens and attorneys have full access to the law and the tools for fair representation before the courts is a vital, Constitutional obligation of our government,” McNall said Wednesday morning, after being informed of his appointment. “With New York’s huge number of laws, it’s critical that everyone has access—free access—to the most up-to-date copies of our laws and law books for every purpose, from school research to defending themselves against criminal charges.
The Niagara County Supreme Court Library is overseen by the board of trustees and 8th Judicial District Chief Administrative Judge Paula L. Feroleto.
McNall’s appointed term is through October 2, 2017. The Niagara County law library is housed in the Niagara County Courthouse, 175 Hawley St.
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The news of McNall’s appointment came in a letter from the chief administrative judge of the New York State Unified Court System, naming the long-time public fixture to the board overseeing Niagara County’s Supreme Court Law Library.
Under state law, each county maintains a public law library, allowing citizens access to information on the laws of New York state. McNall served 18 years on the Lockport City School District’s Board of Education before becoming a county legislator nearly a decade ago.
“Ensuring our citizens and attorneys have full access to the law and the tools for fair representation before the courts is a vital, Constitutional obligation of our government,” McNall said Wednesday morning, after being informed of his appointment. “With New York’s huge number of laws, it’s critical that everyone has access—free access—to the most up-to-date copies of our laws and law books for every purpose, from school research to defending themselves against criminal charges.
The Niagara County Supreme Court Library is overseen by the board of trustees and 8th Judicial District Chief Administrative Judge Paula L. Feroleto.
McNall’s appointed term is through October 2, 2017. The Niagara County law library is housed in the Niagara County Courthouse, 175 Hawley St.
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Joel Beyer, longtime Erie Canal lockmaster in Lockport, has been named winner of the 11th Annual Key to the Locks Award.
Beyer will receive the award from Lockport Mayor Anne McCaffrey in an 11 a.m. ceremony, May 7, at the Erie Canal Discovery Center, 24 Church St.
A volunteer selection panel drawn from the Lockport community chose Beyer in recognition of his work in helping the public learn about the Erie Canal and locks at Lockport.
Although his position as lockmaster did not require him to be an educator or promoter of the Lockport locks, Beyer spent years working with school groups, area residents and tourists, helping them understand the history and workings of the Canal and locks.
He played an important role in opening a museum at the foot of the locks, put in many hours of his own time on the upkeep and beautification of the public areas, and worked closely with the volunteers who operate the restored Flight of Five.
Beyer began working for the New York State Canal Corporation in 1974 and retired earlier this year. He had served as lockmaster since 1979.
The Key to the Locks Award was established to recognize Niagara County residents who exemplify the community spirit or promote the heritage or preservation of the historic Erie Canal.
The 2015 award honored the late Dianne Koplas, who had developed several Canal-oriented education and tourism programs. Other previous winners include Carol Schmelz, for her work in establishing the Canalway Trail through Pendleton; artist Joe Whalen, for a lifetime of showcasing the Canal through his paintings; Jeffrey Degnan, for his work in promoting the Erie Canalway Corridor; and Rosemary Bernard, for educational programs at the Royalton Hartland Community Library.
The Key to the Locks ceremony is open to the public. Those attending can enjoy free admission to the Erie Canal Discovery Center and Penney Gallery following the event.
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Joel Beyer will be awarded the "Key the the Locks"
at a ceremony on May 7. (PHOTO BY DAVID
STOCKTON)
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Beyer will receive the award from Lockport Mayor Anne McCaffrey in an 11 a.m. ceremony, May 7, at the Erie Canal Discovery Center, 24 Church St.
A volunteer selection panel drawn from the Lockport community chose Beyer in recognition of his work in helping the public learn about the Erie Canal and locks at Lockport.
Although his position as lockmaster did not require him to be an educator or promoter of the Lockport locks, Beyer spent years working with school groups, area residents and tourists, helping them understand the history and workings of the Canal and locks.
He played an important role in opening a museum at the foot of the locks, put in many hours of his own time on the upkeep and beautification of the public areas, and worked closely with the volunteers who operate the restored Flight of Five.
Beyer began working for the New York State Canal Corporation in 1974 and retired earlier this year. He had served as lockmaster since 1979.
The Key to the Locks Award was established to recognize Niagara County residents who exemplify the community spirit or promote the heritage or preservation of the historic Erie Canal.
The 2015 award honored the late Dianne Koplas, who had developed several Canal-oriented education and tourism programs. Other previous winners include Carol Schmelz, for her work in establishing the Canalway Trail through Pendleton; artist Joe Whalen, for a lifetime of showcasing the Canal through his paintings; Jeffrey Degnan, for his work in promoting the Erie Canalway Corridor; and Rosemary Bernard, for educational programs at the Royalton Hartland Community Library.
The Key to the Locks ceremony is open to the public. Those attending can enjoy free admission to the Erie Canal Discovery Center and Penney Gallery following the event.
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More than 17,000 tickets were issued by New York State Police during this year’s St. Patrick’s Day enforcement initiative. The campaign ran for a total of 143 hours, starting on March 12 and continuing until March 17.
During the campaign, NYSP utilized sobriety checkpoints, additional DWI patrols, and underage drinking and sales to minors details. State Police also ticketed distracted drivers who use handheld electronic devices.
State Troopers arrested 257 people for DWI and investigated 947 accidents, which resulted in 243 people being injured and four fatalities.
As part of the enforcement, Troopers also targeted speeding and aggressive drivers across the State. Below is a sampling of the total tickets that were issued:
During last year’s St. Patrick’s Day enforcement period, which ran for a total of 120 hours, the State Police issued 14,113 tickets and arrested 264 people for DWI.
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During the campaign, NYSP utilized sobriety checkpoints, additional DWI patrols, and underage drinking and sales to minors details. State Police also ticketed distracted drivers who use handheld electronic devices.
State Troopers arrested 257 people for DWI and investigated 947 accidents, which resulted in 243 people being injured and four fatalities.
As part of the enforcement, Troopers also targeted speeding and aggressive drivers across the State. Below is a sampling of the total tickets that were issued:
- Speeding 6,422
- Distracted Driving 627
- Seatbelt violations 503
- Move Over Law 159
During last year’s St. Patrick’s Day enforcement period, which ran for a total of 120 hours, the State Police issued 14,113 tickets and arrested 264 people for DWI.
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The National Weather Service calls for scattered rain and snow showers today with a temperature falling to around 36 by 11 a.m. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 49. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming south after midnight.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.
Monday: Showers likely, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.
Monday Night: A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow showers between midnight and 2 a.m., then a chance of snow showers after 2 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 49. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming south after midnight.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.
Monday: Showers likely, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.
Monday Night: A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow showers between midnight and 2 a.m., then a chance of snow showers after 2 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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