Politics & Government

Politics & Government

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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Politics & Government

Buffalo corrects course on opioid addiction spending

Sisters of Charity Hospital on Main Street. Photo: Adam Smith-Perez. The City of Buffalo is starting to course correct its spending of millions of opioid-fighting...
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Politics & Government

Potholes ➡️ not-holes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOa74DRYY78 2026 is going to be the biggest year for road paving in New York State history.
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Politics & Government

Governor Hochul Announces Up to $70M to Protect Community Organizations Vulnerable to Hate Crimes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSyPiWm74_E Hate has no place in New York. We’re taking action. April 15, 2026 - New York City - Governor Kathy Hochul announced that...
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Politics & Government

Governor Hochul Highlights New Report Supporting Her Investment in Universal Child Care

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_mo1hQtUyY
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Politics & Government

Governor Hochul Joins Capital Region Leaders to Highlight Let Them Build Agenda

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jur-1dKztAk April 14, 2026 - Troy, NY - Governor Hochul joined Capital Region leaders on a tour of Sol Apartments, a mixed-income housing...
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