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  1. The promise by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to release the final $680 million of his previously-pledged #BuffaloBillion is well received by area economic development leaders. http://bizj.us/u5jp7
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    • RNC Delegates: We cannot afford to lose this election. Excite the base to turn the vote: http://palinquakes.com/excite_t...he_base_turn_out_the_vote Here's how you can do it: http://palinquakes.com/open_conventionSee More The Earthquake Movement - EXCITE THE BASE, TURN OUT THE VOTE palinquakes.com An excited and determined base is critical in a presidential election. It is now... up to the voters to overturn Obamacare and prevent the biggest tax hikes in recent American history from taking place. Enthusiastic voters are the key to winning the White House. See MoreSee More
  3. A Westfield schools music teacher and SUNY Fredonia graduate has won a #Grammy award that recognizes “significant and lasting contribution” to musical education in schools. http://bizj.us/u5awj
  4. Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula is one of eight Penn State alumni who will be receiving the university’s highest honor http://bizj.us/u57sb #Sabres #NHL
  5. Kinex Pharmaceuticals could be a cornerstone of #WNY’s economy. See why that's in jeopardy in today's issue. http://bizj.us/u4xd1
    Photo: Kinex Pharmaceuticals could be a cornerstone of #WNY’s economy. See why that's in jeopardy in today's issue. http://bizj.us/u4xd1
  6. The Diocese of Buffalo unveiled its highly-anticipated consolidation plan Wednesday, announcing the closure of 10 suburban elementary schools along with plans to make surviving schools more relevant and responsive to challenges of education in Western New York.
  7. Here are detailed profiles of the 10 Catholic schools slated to close http://bizj.us/u49oj #WNY #CatholicClosings
  8. Forty-nine Catholic schools were included in Business First's latest academic rankings of Western New York's elementary schools.

    Several of those schools will be affected by the restructuring plan to be announced today by the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo. http://bizj.us/u41lz #Buffalo
  9. USA Hockey and the Buffalo Sabres jointly announced Tuesday that both the 2014 and 2015 CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game will be held in #Buffalo http://bizj.us/u3taj
  10. Niko Georgiadis spends a lot of his time monitoring, tinkering and waiting as he makes vodka right in Western New York at Lockhouse Distillery, #Buffalo’s first such operation since prohibition.
  11. A $1M infusion of emergency state funds will help extend services for a bit longer at TLC Health System’s Lake Shore Health Care Center, but doesn’t guarantee the Irving hospital will remain open. http://bizj.us/u3g57
  12. A local group has secured the necessary funds to purchase a 60-acre site in southern Erie County that will conserve and transform the site into the Mill Road Scenic Overlook. http://bizj.us/u3d3h #EastAurora
  13. The village of Orchard Park topped all #Buffalo-area locales, receiving 22 inches of #snow during #Blizzard2014 http://bizj.us/u2m4x
  14. South #Buffalo is known for its own unique style of chicken wings called "Smitty" wings. Wing King Drew Cerza calls them incredible. http://bizj.us/u2ccp
  15. With its first phase completed, the developers of the Canadian Motor Speedway said they will be spending the winter months negotiating with architectural firms and working on other details connected to the planned $400 million Fort Erie auto racing track. #NASCAR #JeffGordon
  16. Steve Cichon is out with a new book "Gimme Jimmy!" He wants people to know that the former #Buffalo mayor is more than just a guy who said to grab a six-pack during a Buffalo #snowstorm, though that famous quote still applies today.
  17. #Buffalo’s #poverty rate tops 30 percent, making it America's third-poorest city http://bizj.us/u0qyv