Politics & Government

DOT plays gotcha on the Scajaquada Expressway

The Scajaquada Expressway isn’t a toll road. Not technically. But the state Department of Transportation has turned it into a moneymaker by surreptitiously installing speed...

Cheektowaga Republicans Completely Blow off Town Board Meeting

All the three Republican members of the Cheektowaga Town Board had to do was show up to approve a public hearing. They couldn't even do...

Politics & Government

Public Campaign Financing Program funds may play a role in legislative elections; justice delayed

New York State’s new Public Campaign Finance Program (PCFP) kicked into high gear this year. Total disbursements from the program are approaching $20 million,...

Politics & Government

City Hall targets music clubs with costly tax

Junkman’s Choir performs at Sportsmen’s Tavern. Photo by Garrett Looker. The City of Buffalo, facing projected budget shortfalls and desperate for revenue, is turning to...

Politics & Government

A presidential campaign like no other

As of July 30 there are less than 100 days until Election Day. Buckle up your seatbelts. Earlier than any presidential election in recent memory,...

Politics & Government

Trump vs. Harris: The heavyweight battle begins

I like to lead my Monday Morning Read with something local, but how can you ignore the presidential election? Maybe it’s just me, but it...

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