From the Buffalo NewsThe University at Buffalo will honor, evaluate and promote its associations with area businesses today with its annual Business Partner Day at the Adam’s Mark Hotel in downtown Buffalo.Honors include the Reaching Others Award, to be given to New York State Sen. William T. Stachowski for his support for UB’s growth and its UB 2020 expansion plans.The luncheon program is sold out. But displays and panel discussions that run from 8 a. m. to noon are free and open to the public.

Joyce Kryszak

BUFFALO, NY (2009-06-04)

The New York State Senate Wednesday passed legislation that sets the stage for UB to operate more like an independent business. Click the audio player above to hear Joyce Kryszak's full story now or use your podcasting software to download it to your computer or iPod.

The bill is called the "UB 20-20 Flexibility and Economic Growth Act." But its effect is potentially more exciting than its name. To become law, the bill still must receive final passage from the State Assembly.

The Albany ProjectBy robert.harding

The New York State Senate passed the very important New York Government Reorganization and Citizen Empowerment Act, a government reform bill that would put more power into the hands of citizens who wish to consolidate or dissolve a municipality.