Meteorologists and former National Weather Service leaders say reducing vital weather balloon launches will degrade the accuracy of forecasts just as severe weather season kicks in.

Peter Scarcello reacquires Cookies & Cream shops, plans updates and reopenings. Former partner John Otto focuses on Riverfield 865 restaurant.

Two Starbucks are in development elsewhere in Erie County: Benderson is working on a new full-service Starbucks café in East ...