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The feeling here is emphatic: Don’t mess with our Timmy’s

The prospect of Burger King buying Tim Hortons may not mean much in other parts of the country, but in Western New York, it’s a whopper of a development.Tim Hortons’ launched its... Read More

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Burger King in talks to acquire Tim Hortons in tax-saving move

Burger King Worldwide, the second-largest U.S. burger chain, is in talks to buy Tim Hortons Inc. and move its headquarters to Canada, becoming the latest American company seeking to relocate to a......

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$1 million awaits top entrepreneur at 43North Week

When state officials hand out the $1 million grand prize in late October to the entrepreneur with the best business plan from the 43North competition, it will be the culmination of a weeklong... Read...

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S&P 500 briefly nudges past 2,000 as stock market continues to gain

Summer doldrums? Not on Wall Street.The stock market notched another first Monday as the Standard & Poor’s 500 index nudged briefly past the 2,000-point mark and closed with its second... Read More

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Pick of search firm launches hunt for new Roswell Park president and CEO

The Roswell Park Cancer Institute has picked the Korn Ferry executive search firm to help it find a new president and CEO and expects to name the members of its search committee later this week.......

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Majority of economists in poll believe Fed is on the right track

NEW YORK – A majority of economists believe the Federal Reserve is doing the right things to help repair the U.S. economy, according to a survey released Monday by the National Association... Read More

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Burger King may buy Tim Hortons

Burger King may be the home of the Whopper, but Canada may be the new home of Burger King.The restaurant operator said on Sunday that it was in talks to buy Tim Hortons, the Canadian doughnut-and-......

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Renovations completed at Buffalo Niagara International Airport

Delaware North Cos. has wrapped up a $3.8 million renovation at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Jet Set, located just past the security gate, is a combination convenience store and... Read...

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Tops Markets reduces losses in second quarter

Tops Markets significantly reduced its second-quarter loss because of lower compensation expenses, despite a nearly 1 percent drop in the Amherst-based supermarket chain’s sales.Tops slashed ... Read...

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Dunkirk hospital and its largest union reach tentative contract

Brooks Memorial Hospital has reached a tentative agreement on a contract with its largest union following months of tough negotiations that included a one-day picket outside the Dunkirk hospital......

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Michelle Singletary: No easy way to get out of debt

Many people who are deeply in debt are desperate for a quick fix.They ask the question: What can I do to get out of debt?But they aren’t willing to accept the answer I give them, which is... Read More

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Using the ‘Public Network’ option

Public Wi-Fi is everywhere. It’s in hotels and health clubs and even shopping malls.But how secure is your computer if you choose the “Public Network” setting to connect on... Read More

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Wall Street: Stock rally lifts S&P 500 above 2,000 this afternoon

U.S. stocks rose in midday trading today, sending the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index above 2,000, after a report showed the biggest ever jump in durable-goods orders and consumer confidence ... Read...

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Graham Corp. lands deals in U.S. and the Middle East

Graham Corp. has won a pair of orders worth a total of $5 million to install equipment at energy industry facilities in the United States and the Middle East.One order calls for Graham to install a...

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On the Record / Aug. 27, 2014

Hires/Promotions/Honors Inspire Dental Group welcomed Dr. Lisa M. Mruz into its pediatric dentistry practice in Amherst and Orchard Park. Mruz received her bachelor’s degree from the... Read More

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Berkshire Hathaway provides financing on Burger King-Tim Hortons deal

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is providing financing for Burger King Worldwide Inc.’s planned takeover of Tim Hortons Inc., the latest deal being backed by a commitment from Warren Buffett,... Read More

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Region’s manufacturing growth loses steam

The five-month growth spurt by local manufacturers lost a little steam during July.Local manufacturers said their businesses grew in July at the slowest pace since March as growth slowed in both......

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M&T Hudson CityBranches 720 135Assets $90.8 billion $37.7 billionDeposits $69.5 billion $20.5 billionDeposits per branch $96.6 million $152 millionFull-time employees 15,387 1,514Year... Read More

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Astronics Corp. rewarding shareholders again

Astronics Corp. will give its shareholders one additional share of the Buffalo aircraft electronics and lighting manufacturer’s stock for every five that they now own as part of a move to... Read More

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Food blog squashes excitement over return of Starbucks pumpkin drink

Starbucks signaled the end of summer Tuesday, releasing its highly anticipated, seasonal Pumpkin Spice Latte to thousands of eager fans.But an investigation by influential FoodBabe.com blogger Vani...

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