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Storied Buffalo attorney, Jim Ostrowski, may become National Chairman of the Libertarian Party

By Staff Reporter February 23, 2026 In the ever-evolving world of American third-party politics, the Libertarian Party (LP) stands as a beacon for those disillusioned with the two-party duopoly. As the party gears up for its 2026 National Convention in Grand

Oprah and Gayle: a top secret plan to save CBS Mornings

By Staff Reporter NEW YORK, NY – January 17, 2026 – In the cutthroat world of morning television, where ratings battles rage like caffeinated duels and advertisers flock to the highest Nielsen perch, CBS Mornings has long played the role of

Schumer is planning a $2.1 trillion mass transit bill during the lame duck congress

Political operatives with close ties to Senator Chuck Schumer expect the Majority Leader to introduce a $2.1 trillion spending bill during the lame duck Congress dedicated to mass transit construction projects — whether or not the Democrats are ousted from

Pandemic drove largest New York population loss ever

BY E.J. McMAHON Thanks mainly to a pandemic-driven boost in its already high outflows to other states, New York has just suffered its largest single-year population loss ever—and the worst, in percentage terms, of any

Following controversy in Florida, Hochul invites Disney to build a theme park in Niagara Falls

Governor Kathy Hochul has privately reached out to senior executives and board members of the Walt Disney Company, headquartered in Burbank, California, to extend an invitation to open a new theme park in Niagara Falls, New

NYPA is willing to establish a special fund to revive downtown Niagara Falls

Libertarian Party condemns State actions freezing Seneca Nation bank accounts

M&T Bank CEO Rene Jones is considering a plan to take Kodak private

New York on track to experience energy deficits of 10% or more

ALBANY, NY – (May, 20, 2022) – The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) places New York communities at risk of devastating blackouts due to insufficient electricity levels, according to Cold & Dark, a new Empire Center study. The

Hochul asks MTA to consider taking over Amtrak’s upstate service lines

Governor Kathy Hochul is asking the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber to evaluate whether or not the agency (which runs the State’s two commuter rail systems, Metro North and the Long Island Railroad) should take over the

Hochul will fund construction of ten new Thruway exits — including at least two in Western New York

(December 22, 2021) — Sources close to Governor Kathy Hochul say that she will include money in next year’s Thruway Authority budget to construct at least ten new exit interchanges on the Interstate 90, between the Pennsylvania and Massachusetts state

Could Tom Suozzi really become Democrat Minority Leader? With Pelosi’s help, yes.

By Staff Reporter As the government shutdown enters its fourth grueling day, with furloughed federal workers and shuttered national parks dominating headlines, the real drama unfolds behind closed doors on Capitol Hill. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, battered by accusations

Republicans float Langworthy as a viable ‘unity candidate’ for Speaker

Rep. Nicholas Langworthy is being widely floated as a viable ‘unity candidate’ for the Speakership of the House of Representatives. At age 42 years old, Langworthy would become the youngest Speaker of the House since James G. Blaine was elected

At Schumer’s urging, Amtrak will accommodate cannabis users on slow-moving routes

Amtrak is planning to accommodate cannabis users on its traditional regular-speed routes across the country, including on trains that run between Buffalo and New York City. The move is at the urging of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who believes

Biden slammed by indigenous groups for selection of Ambassador to Canada

Indigenous groups are slamming President Joe Biden for his selection of David Cohen as the United States Ambassador to Canada. Cohen served as the CEO of Comcast and as the Chairman of the University of Pennsylvania‘s Board of Trustees —

House reconciliation bill struggles with Biden’s flawed $400,000 tax pledge

By Alan D. Viard During his successful presidential campaign last year, Joe Biden made a sweeping and misguided pledge about his tax plan: “Nobody making under 400,000 bucks would have their taxes raised, period, bingo.” The pledge’s flaws, which I have previously discussed,

Trump wants Sheinbaum to eliminate tariff on used clothing as “Goodwill gesture”

By Staff Reporter February 4, 2026 Goodwill and Salvation Army have been begging President Donald Trump to fix a “broken” trade rule in the context of upcoming USMCA renegotiations, but some figures in the Administration — like Commerce Secretary Howard

Prince Andrew expected to request paternity tests for Princes William and Harry, in bid to ‘ensure an orderly succession’

By Staff Reporter LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM — Dec. 31, 2025 — In a move that has sent ripples through the upper echelons of British society and raised questions about the stability of the monarchy, Prince Andrew, the Duke of York,

MONEYBAGS: Schumer’s has taken millions from AIPAC, infuriating voters

By Staff Reporter October 21, 2025 — For over four decades, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has been a steadfast ally of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), the influential pro-Israel lobbying organization. Dubbed “Shomer Yisrael” —

Chrissy Jacobs debunks Halftown’s ‘unpaid rent’ fallacy in violent eviction on Cayuga Reservation

By Staff Reporter February 27, 2026 In a recent, heartfelt Facebook post, respected Akwesasne Mohawk community advocate and former Salmon River Central School District board member Chrissy Jacobs (also known as Onientatahse) offered a powerful and compassionate perspective on the ongoing

Tensions erupt in clash on Cayuga Reservation during eviction, amid ongoing tribal leadership dispute

By Staff Reporter February 26, 2026 Seneca Falls, NY – Chaos unfolded yesterday on the Cayuga Nation Reservation as a court-ordered eviction turned violent, resulting in injuries to police officers and multiple arrests. The incident at 2496 Cosad Road highlights the

Jury delivers mixed verdict in Cayuga Nation’s civil suit against tobacco retailer

By Staff Reporter December 16, 2025 SYRACUSE, N.Y.—In a courtroom drama that laid bare the bitter fissures within one of New York’s smallest Native American nations, a federal jury on Thursday handed the Cayuga Nation a backhanded victory in its