Ken Kruly
Featured Stories:
Video
Western New York Entertainment Hall of Fame 2026 Inductee Louis Mustillo
Shea's Performing Arts Center officially inducted Buffalo-born actor Louis Mustillo, into the Western New York Entertainment Hall of Fame. This year's e…
National News
“They Have Eyes”: How Trump’s Corruption Became a Top Concern for Midterm Voters
Democrats regained control of both the House and the...
National News
First Gen Z Congresswoman: DSA’s Melat Kiros on Corruption, Medicare for All & Israel
The Democratic Socialists of America made major gains in...
National News
The Country Says “No” to Trump: Not Just Congress, the Blue Tsunami Flips Statehouses Across U.S.
We examine the results of Tuesday’s historic U.S. midterm...
Politics & Government
What past elections may tell us about voter turnout in 2024
Things are heading down to the wire in one of the most unusual presidential elections in the history of the United States. Anyone who...
Politics & Government
Many uncontested elections in Erie and Niagara counties; state funding could make some legislative races more competitive
So why are so many elections uncontested? Maybe it’s a lack of interest in government. Perhaps one-sided party enrollment discourages potential challengers. Media reporting...
Politics & Government
The shrinking Diocese of Buffalo; the imminent fiscal crisis in the City of Buffalo
The reduction of the Catholic Church’s physical footprint in Western New York has been carried out in various actions over many years. There were...
Politics & Government
Brown is off to the races, leaving the new mayor with gaping holes in the city budget
With the type of drama that is often involved in the selection of a new pope (candidates unknown and lots of secrecy but in...
Politics & Government
The Bills 2024 season is going to be …
Your guess is as good as mine. Coming off another disappointing playoff run, wholesale player changes, and lots of pre-season injuries, trying to project...
Politics & Government
WNY businesses, governments, and private organizations spent $3.6 million on state and local lobbying activities in 2023-2024
This post includes a large table. It is best read on a computer or iPad.
Total statewide spending on lobbying activities through May 2024 was...
Popular articles
Video
Western New York Entertainment Hall of Fame 2026 Inductee Louis Mustillo
Shea's Performing Arts Center officially inducted Buffalo-born actor Louis Mustillo, into the Western New York Entertainment Hall of Fame. This year's e…
National News
“They Have Eyes”: How Trump’s Corruption Became a Top Concern for Midterm Voters
Democrats regained control of both the House and the...
National News
First Gen Z Congresswoman: DSA’s Melat Kiros on Corruption, Medicare for All & Israel
The Democratic Socialists of America made major gains in...
National News
The Country Says “No” to Trump: Not Just Congress, the Blue Tsunami Flips Statehouses Across U.S.
We examine the results of Tuesday’s historic U.S. midterm...
National News
Headlines for November 5, 2026
Vance Blames Republican Election Losses on the U.S. War...

