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Erie County observes Global Ethics Day; Board of Ethics opens Trust and Integrity Garden
Erie County leaders observed Global Ethics Day on Oct. 21, urging employees to place ethics at the center of government and unveiling a Trust and Integrity Garden for staff and the public.
Politics & Government
Minority Bar Association of WNY rates 2026 judicial candidates
The Minority Bar Association of Western New York certified its 2026 nonpartisan judicial ratings for candidates in the Eighth Judicial District, Buffalo City Court and Collins town justice, naming Anne E. Joynt 'Superior' and several others 'Well qualified' or 'Qualified.'
Local
Voters should be concerned about Erie County Clerk Michael “Mickey” Kearns
As a lifelong Democrat, I believe that we should be concerned with the
corruption that has occurred during Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns’ time
in office.
This...
Local
Shea’s free film series returns with The Addams Family, Zootopia 2 and The Princess and the Frog
Shea's Performing Arts Center launches its 2026-27 free film series Oct. 25 with The Addams Family and a pre-film "Thriller" performance by Fusion Dance Studio; Zootopia 2 and The Princess and the Frog follow in January and February.
Editorials
Replace Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns
Mickey Kearns needs to go
Mickey Kearns has clung to his role as Erie County Clerk for a decade,
treating it as a platform for partisan...
Local
Poloncarz unveils $2.408 billion proposed 2027 Erie County budget; property tax rate falls to $3.01
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz unveiled a $2.408 billion proposed 2027 budget that lowers the county property tax rate to $3.01 per $1,000 while warning federal changes to SNAP and Medicaid could shift millions in costs to the county.
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Arts & Culture
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National News
NBC reporter corners Duffy over GOP failures after nationwide FAA shutdown
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy clashed with an NBC News reporter Friday night after being challenged over why the Trump administration has failed to fully modernize the nation’s aging air traffic control system, despite Republicans controlling Congress. The tense exchange unfolded during a White House briefing…
National News
Canada’s response to US flight chaos reignites anger over Trump’s taunts
Canada offered to take in U.S.-bound aircraft Friday as a nationwide ground stop snarled air travel, drawing pointed thanks from Americans who recalled President Donald Trump’s taunts about making Canada the 51st state.“Thank you, Canada. Neighbors help neighbors. That's what friendship and leadership look like,…
Fact Check
Did Bill Clinton help homeless veteran outside Kennedy Center?
While the tale may have been inspiring, Snopes found no evidence it ever happened.
Fact Check
Did Hakeem Jeffries threaten to withhold committee assignments from those against his bid for House speaker?
Jeffries is poised to become speaker of the House in January, when incoming representatives are sworn in.
