Politics & Government
Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani Announce Gotham FC Will Make Queens Park Its New Home in 2028
After all these years, Gotham FC is finally where it belongs. Governor Hochul, Mayor Mamdani, Gotham FC and New York City FC…
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Politics & Government
2025 expenses of lobbying firms on behalf of WNY businesses, governments, and organizations total $5.3 million
The State of New York’s annual budget, enacted in May, totals $268 billion. The Governor proposes, the Legislature amends and approves, and…
Politics & Government
The book on Doonesbury
Doonesbury doesn’t carry the same cachet as it did in its heyday, but it’s popular with the readers of this newsletter, as…
Politics & Government
Sheriff hires jail guard accused of breaking law
Last spring, Monroe County’s sheriff accused a sergeant in his jails division of illegally accessing confidential medical and internal affairs files…
Politics & Government
Migrant death in Pittsburgh mirrors Buffalo case
A memorial in Pittsburgh for Haitian migrant Daphy Michel, who died in March. Photo by Sophia Lucente, courtesy of Pittsburgh’s Public Source.…
Politics & Government
Governor Hochul Announces $100 Million State Investment in Law Enforcement Technology and Equipment
We’re building on record investments in public safety with $100 million to help law enforcement modernize equipment, improve technology, and protect New…