Buffalo’s public art expands with county-funded murals and sculptures; Buffalo Together grants aid nonprofits; local breweries score seven medals; and Damar Hamlin promotes global CPR awareness.
Erie County's numerous government boards lacked transparency, frustrating lawmakers and the public. A new bipartisan law now mandates public notices, online records, and public input, ensuring accountability.
At least Scanlon admits that keeping taxes down for the sake of keeping taxes down has not been a prudent or successful policy for the City of Buffalo.
Buffalo’s Common Council is updating short-term rental rules, restricting non-owner-occupied rentals in residential areas while allowing regulated use in multi-unit buildings to balance neighborhood concerns.
Geraldine Robinson Pointer and Martin Sostre were convicted under dubious circumstances in 1967. A special prosecutor now reviews their case, as families seek long-overdue exoneration.
Many in the long-term care field feel the time has some for a thoughtful and comprehensive overhaul that addresses the root causes of reimbursement inadequacies. They’re right.
The Lipsey Architecture Center Buffalo expands into a historic building by 2026, Akron’s charm attracts Hollywood films, and Bank On coalition aids unbanked residents.
Overall, budget proposals extend a helping hand to residents who need it most. But the looming threat of draconian federal cutbacks could put much of this at risk.
While all these proposals have various degrees of merit, only the school cellphone restrictions seem targeted, urgently needed and deserving of forward movement.
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s ban on rehiring striking correction officers seems excessive. Erie County initially extended it but reversed course after criticism. Some counties are pushing back legally.
Abdulla “Tony” Ahmed refuses to sell menthol cigarettes at his Buffalo store, supporting the No Menthol Buffalo initiative, while local officials fail to act. Between 40,000 to 45,000 Black lives are lost annually to menthol tobacco.
It's clear that cuts at federal agencies like NOAA, which provides essential weather data needed to protect American lives in emergencies, are done as much to terrorize federal workers as to remove waste. No waste has been proven, but the Trump administration's enmity toward agencies that monitor climate change is well-documented.
Congressman Tim Kennedy met with The Buffalo News editorial board to discuss recent developments in Washington and reductions under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Ingram Micro's move to downtown Buffalo brings 1,300 jobs, Jacobs Sr.'s philanthropy continues to benefit the community and Doug Flutie is on a fundraising mission for autism.
Erie County rightly disbanded a dysfunctional jail oversight board, paving the way for a structured, cooperative, and effective replacement with transparent leadership and community engagement.
Stavatti Aerospace, in the Town of Niagara, has delivered nothing but empty promises and taken advantage of officials, vendors and investors. This must not continue.
Erie County Sheriff John Garcia claims transparency, yet details of a narcotics chief’s crash remain hidden. Public records requests unanswered; officials silent. Taxpayers deserve accountability.
Five years post-pandemic, nursing home conditions remain dire amid chronic underfunding and oversight failures. Advocates urge increased funding and stronger oversight to protect vulnerable residents.
Cutting National Institutes of Health funding impedes life-saving research now taking place at the University at Buffalo and the Roswell Park Comprehensive care Center. It will also cause economic harm through loss of jobs and health-related business opportunities.
Catholic Charities of Buffalo launches Appeal 2025, aiming to raise $8.5 million by June 30 to support vital services amid economic struggles and increasing community needs. Catholic Charities helps people of all faiths.
Too often development efforts can be scattershot, without providing real benefit to communities. Henry-Louis Taylor's Broadway-Fillmore pilot project is going a different way.
Gov. Hochul’s proposed cellphone ban in schools sparks debate over student focus, enforcement challenges, and civil rights concerns, with districts weighing storage solutions and alternative support strategies.
Disability advocate BJ Stasio urges action for inclusion and accessibility. Meanwhile, Roswell Park earns Magnet status for nursing excellence, and Trocaire expands vet tech training.
A supportive LGBTQ+ sign was wrongly confiscated at a women's hockey game in Buffalo. Officials owe an apology and clearer guidelines protecting free speech and expression.
Federal health care programs will have to be widely slashed to satisfy Republicans tax cuts for the wealthy. Low income seniors and children will feel the pain and fraud won't be touched.
Buffalo State University faces accreditation risks due to low graduation rates, prompting urgent reforms to improve student retention, financial aid access, and institutional effectiveness.
Downtown Niagara Falls looks the way it does largely through the inaction of Niagara Falls Redevelopment, which has been hanging onto land for decades. City is right to take at least some of this land back and create a new park.
Claims by Citizens Against Wind Turbines in Lake Erie influences local bans. Buffalo must resist premature opposition and consider pilot projects to harness Lake Erie’s clean energy potential.
Empty downtown office spaces need to be converted to residential or used by other businesses. Planners are on the right track but planning needs to become reality.
Maryvale students can earn Wharton college credits through a new pilot program, local hockey player Olivia Zafuto finds success =and stadium behavior improves in Orchard Park.