Another Western New York structure is coming down. The Portage Bridge is 136. It can only carry loads 13,000 lbs under the industry average. Trains can’t go over 10 mph while crossing. Time to go. Norfolk Southern (1.5 billion net profit, 28,000 employees) wants to …
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Kathy Hochul today spoke on the House floor about the need to help local farmers hire the workforce they need by urging Labor Secretary Hilda Solis to quickly implement reforms that would allow farmers to apply for H-…
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Today President Obama will speak at Scranton High School about the American Jobs Act and why passing the payroll tax cut for the middle class is so important. Did you miss thepayroll tax calculator last week? Find out what’s at stake if Congress doesn’t take action: THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Scranton! …
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More than 1,400 police officers, some in riot gear, cleared the Occupy Los Angeles camp early Wednesday, driving protesters from a park around City Hall and arresting more than 200 who defied orders to leave. Similar raids in Philadelphia led to 50 arrests, but the …
Inquiring minds want to know: Why is Fox premiering “I Hate My Teenage Daughter” at 9:30 tonight after the conclusion of the November sweeps when the other networks are primarily airing concerts, Christmas specials and repeats? It could be because Fox executives hate the show as much as most TV critics did when DVDs were sent [...]
As Chief of Staff to the Buffalo Common Council from 2004-2008, I dealt with Tim Wanamaker in his capacity as the chief economic development officer for the City of Buffalo. Wanamaker was not the most personable guy and he was always out of town attending …
(Twitter) (Facebook) So, the Sabres couldn’t score on Al “Inigo’s Kid” Montoya and Buffalo dropped points to the lowest-scoring and fourth-worst defending team in the NHL. Ville Leino couldn’t connect on a slightly-offspeed pass thanks to a micro-touch off the Isles goalie’s equipment and the Isles blocked 5-on-3 shots with everything but their faces. Sabres [...]
“Voters know a con when they smell one”, stated reporter Bill Hammond of the New York Daily News as the reason why New York has such a dismal voter turn out rate. Hammond was writing about a report titled Reshaping New York: Ending the Rigged …
This afternoon, the Common Council adopted an amended version of the Mayor’s Recommended 2012 Capital Improvement Program and Budget. In total, the changes made by the Council amounted to $250,000 in the $22 million dollar spending plan. The Council added money to the budget for …
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Kathy Hochul voted in favor of two bills that will provide support to members of the U.S. Armed Forces, as well as members of the National Guard and Reservists.
Hochul first voted for the Risk-Based Security Sc…
My good friend and strong supporter of the LTN radio show, Neville Spring joins me in the studio again. Neville is a Tonawanda Sececa with a history of community and broad Native activism. He is a merchant on the Tonawanda territory; he and his family …
Erie County Executive-elect Mark C. Poloncarz announced the launch of his transition team’s new website at http://www2.erie.gov/transition. At the website, Erie County residents can find the latest news from the Poloncarz Transition Team, as well as the list of available positions and how people can …
The New York Islanders will try to post consecutive wins for the first time Since October when they visit the First Niagara Center for tonight’s game against the Sabres. Sabres defenseman Robyn Regehr (upper body) and forward Drew Stafford (groin) missed the last game and …
Members of Occupy Buffalo will be attending the Board of Education Meeting Wednesday November 30th @ 530 pm Room 801 in City Hall. The Buffalo Board of Education is the…
Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R,C,I – 59th District) has been named Vice Chairman of the National Conference of State Legislatures’ (NCSL) Human Services and Welfare Committee for 2011-12. Gallivan was appointed by NCSL President and President of the Kansas State Senate, Stephen Morris. “I am …
Merchandise markets are abundant in China.. That’s not surprising since it’s a major manufacturing country for many items…especially clothing . So clothing often tends to be the showcase item at markets all across China. In my travels, I have visited markets in cities such as …
In celebration of the release of Western New York’s finest cookbook, Nickel City Chef: Buffalo’s Finest Chefs & Ingredients, Nickel City Chef Adam Goetz of Sample restaurant will prepare a special menu on Friday, December 2nd. Guests can choose from a unique menu of specials …
Madeline Janis, co-founder and current director of LAANE (Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy), shares her thoughts on the 5 key criteria for publicly subsidized economic development projects in her latest blog post. LAANE has won tremendous victories around … Continue reading →
