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Nominations Open for 2026 SMART Youth Mental Health Impact Awards

Nominations are being accepted for six Mental Health Impact Award categories ahead of the 2nd Annual SMART Youth Mental Health Summit in Buffalo on Sept. 16, 2026. The awards will recognize individuals, teams and grassroots groups helping improve mental health outcomes across Western New York.

‘More illness lie ahead’ as food outbreaks tied to Trump admin just the beginning: expert

Legal expert and former U.S. attorney Joyce Vance issued a bleak warning Saturday that the recent uptick in foodborne illness in the United States – a trend she blamed directly on the Trump administration – was only the beginning.“In March 2025, shortly after his return…

Bernie Sanders challenges Trump to ‘lead by example’ with blistering proposal

Despite growing opposition to Big Tech data centers from coast to coast, US President Donald Trump said this week that every community should want one, and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) responded on Friday.“Trump thinks that every community in America should welcome a data center,” said…

Potentially dangerous problem flagged ahead of Trump’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix

Just hours ahead of President Donald Trump’s IndyCar race in Washington, D.C., NBC News’ Sahil Kapur flagged a potentially dangerous problem that could pose a risk to drivers.Dubbed the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, the race has been touted by Trump as D.C.’s first-ever IndyCar race,…

The NY State Business Council and the Working Families Party

There are certain things you come to expect if you pay any attention to politics in New York State.  The State Business Council first...

Campaign financial reports highlight incredible spending in primary races

Candidates who are in contested primaries were required to file 32-day pre-primary financial reports with the state Board of Elections on May 22nd, indicating...

Cutting the fuel tax would offer little relief; a weak Congress does more harm than good

The United States has some serious economic problems.  The impact of increased tariffs is being felt by consumers.  Inflation is churning right along.  Gasoline...

The mid-terms are coming with a battle royal for control of the House; campaign financials for members of Congress and candidates

Even the casual observer of the world of politics is likely aware that we are not far away from a rather significant event –...

I swear I filed that oath card

The problem with transparency if you are an elected official is that, when your right to claim it is diminished, anything else you say...

Some facts, observations, and heard-on-the-streets

We live in troubled times.  The President of the United States seems to see himself as some sort of messianic figure, with his social...

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Nominations Open for 2026 SMART Youth Mental Health Impact Awards

Nominations are being accepted for six Mental Health Impact Award categories ahead of the 2nd Annual SMART Youth Mental Health Summit in Buffalo on Sept. 16, 2026. The awards will recognize individuals, teams and grassroots groups helping improve mental health outcomes across Western New York.

‘More illness lie ahead’ as food outbreaks tied to Trump admin just the beginning: expert

Legal expert and former U.S. attorney Joyce Vance issued a bleak warning Saturday that the recent uptick in foodborne illness in the United States – a trend she blamed directly on the Trump administration – was only the beginning.“In March 2025, shortly after his return…

Bernie Sanders challenges Trump to ‘lead by example’ with blistering proposal

Despite growing opposition to Big Tech data centers from coast to coast, US President Donald Trump said this week that every community should want one, and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) responded on Friday.“Trump thinks that every community in America should welcome a data center,” said…

Potentially dangerous problem flagged ahead of Trump’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix

Just hours ahead of President Donald Trump’s IndyCar race in Washington, D.C., NBC News’ Sahil Kapur flagged a potentially dangerous problem that could pose a risk to drivers.Dubbed the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, the race has been touted by Trump as D.C.’s first-ever IndyCar race,…

Welcome Back Blast canceled due to thunderstorm watch

Alternative events for students are being held in the...