Politics & Government
Judges have ignored housing law for 30 years
Buffalo Housing Court. Photo by Garrett Looker. For the past 30 years, state court officials have ignored a law mandating independent oversight…
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Judge overturns firing of pepper-spraying cop
Warning: This video contains graphic content. On March 25, 2020, Buffalo police officer Kevin Murphy pepper-sprayed and arrested Lakisha Neal. Viewer discretion…
Politics & Government
This Assemblyman makes a lot of money on the side
New York State Assemblyman Michael Norris. Photo provided. Outgoing Republican state Assemblyman Michael Norris won’t be able to keep his lucrative side…
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WNY businesses, governments, and private organizations spent $3.6 million on state and local lobbying activities in 2023-2024
This post includes a large table. It is best read on a computer or iPad. Total statewide spending on lobbying activities through…
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A newspaper like few others
Daily newspapers are tanking all over the county, including here in Buffalo. But not everywhere. The Minneapolis Star Tribune just announced a…
Politics & Government
OTB set to discuss search for Wojtaszek replacement
OTB Chairman Dennis Bassett. Photo by Garrett Looker. If Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown is a candidate for the top job at Western…