Politics & Government

The sorry state of local news

Nationally, the state of local news is pretty depressing according to the just-released study produced by Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. As summarized by...

Cheektowaga Condemns Republican-Led Cuts to Meals on Wheels Funding

Cheektowaga, NY — The Cheektowaga Democratic Committee is calling attention to the recent decision by the Town of Cheektowaga’s Republican leadership to cut funding...

Politics & Government

No matter what Washington throws our way, New Yorkers always have each other’s backs.

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Politics & Government

Reporter Short: Voters have limited choices in next week’s elections

There are 15 elected offices on the ballot in Erie County next week. Fewer than half of those races are contested. Associate editor...

Politics & Government

Oybek and Pamela rely on SNAP to survive. Republicans are cutting off their benefits on November 1.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuZWJ-44tm0 Oybek and Pamela are New Yorkers who rely on SNAP to survive. Republicans are cutting them and millions of others off from their...

Politics & Government

Reporter Short: From conservative to kinda crazy

In his latest “Outrages and Insights” column, Editor Jim Heaney digs into Western NY’s GOP leadership, the Young Republican group chat debacle,...

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