Super Bowl 44...

Sports - The final game of the NFL season is tonite in Miami, NFC vs AFC for the championship.  Super Bowl XLIV features the New Orlean Saints versus the Indianapolis Colts.  Kickoff is at 6:25PM and can be seen on Channel 4.  The biggest football party will also include a jam by classic rockers, The Who, at halftime.

Groundhog Day...

Weather - The winter season can't end soon enough for many Western New Yorkers.  So, when Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Tuesday morning, six more weeks of winter was bad news.  This fine American tradition is just another reason for a celebration. The rodent is probably as accurate as your average meteorologist anyway. Just ask Dunkirk Dave's opinion?

Kickoff...

Sports - The NFL Pro Bowl, in Miami, is tonite at 7:20PM and can be seen on ESPN.  The lone Buffalo Bills representative will be rookie cornerback Jairus Byrd.  The vacation game for players will exclude next weeks Super Bowl teams.  There is still one more week of hype before the NFC vs AFC Championship is won.  Super Bowl XLIV features the New Orlean Saints versus the Indianapolis Colts, on February 7th at 6:25PM on Ch. 4.

Lake Effect Snow...

Weather - There is a Winter Storm Warning in effect across WNY.  Wind, blowing snow and bitter temperatures are making it a tough day.  The SkyWay has been closed due to an accident in the southbound lanes and conditions.  A reminder of thirty three years ago tonite, as it was the Blizzard of 1977 storm that hit the region then.  You think today is bad, if you lived thru it back then, there is no comparison.  Whiteouts, zero visibility and squalls will continue over night as temps drop to the teens for Friday.

Championship Sunday...

Sports - The NFL Conference Championship games determine the SuperBowl matchup in two weeks.  In the AFC, the underdog New York Jets visit the Indianapolis Colts at 3PM on Ch. 4.  In the NFC, the Favre led Minnesota Vikings visit the New Orlean Saints at 6:40PM on Ch. 29.  The NFC vs AFC winners will meet at Super Bowl XLIV on February 7th in Miami at 6:25PM.

The Gailey Era Begins...

Bills Fan - The Buffalo Bills new General Manager, Buddy Nix, introduced Chan Gailey as the new head coach today.  He is the 15th head coach in franchise history.  Many football fans in WNY expectations and hopes are already low as the team has been out of the playoffs or contention for over a decade.  This latest development from One Bills Drive and owner Ralph Wilson comes as no surprise, as it seemed unlikely any top candidates would take the job.  Will they be able to fix this team, only time will tell now.

King Remembered...

Government - The country will celebrate the birthday of civil rights icon Martin Luther King, Jr. today.  All government offices, schools, banks and the post office will be closed. Shopping malls and movie theaters will likely be busy.  WNY will mark the holiday with many local events.  For many it will be a Day of Service.

The weather forecast is cloudy with temperatures near the freezing mark.  The Buffalo Sabres road trip continues in Phoenix, for a 7PM game, tonite.  Hockey fans can watch on MSG or listen on WGR55 radio.

Lacrosse Opener...

Sports - The Buffalo Bandits face the Rochester Knighthawks, at HSBC Arena, 7:30PM tonite.  It is the NLL home season opener for the team.  The Bandits lost 10-5 in their season opener, to the Hawks at Blue Cross Arena, last weekend.  They get a chance to even the series on home turf.  Tickets are still available or you can listen on Radio 1520 AM.

Downhill Sledding...

WNYOutdoors - The Erie County Parks Department will re-open the toboggan chutes at Chestnut Ridge Park this weekend.  After several years of being closed, the old time tradition returns.  Many Western New Yorkers will likely have some great memories and stories to tell about the winter fun they had there.  Originally built in the 1930s, the four refurbished chutes are open from 10am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday.  Wooden sleds only.  This is a great way to enjoy our winter weather.

WNY Jobs...

Employment - Looking for work?  Head down to JOBSapalooza at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center today.  The job fair runs from 2pm to 7pm.