August 2018 – The Buffalo Chronicle

Jacobs’ family contributions suggest quid pro-quo on Delaware North casinos

August 30, 2018

The timing of a series of campaign contributions from senior members of Buffalo’s most wealthy family to its political scion, freshman Senator Chris Jacobs, is suggestive of a quid pro quo arrangement on Senate Bill 4068, a measure that authorizes

Senator Jacobs has been concealing a scandal from GOP leaders

August 27, 2018

Sources say that State Senator Chris Jacobs failed to mention a percolating public corruption scandal to the group of Republican County Chairman who are deliberating over a replacement nominee for the 27th congressional district seat currently held by Rep. Chris

Still immensely popular, Maziarz return could mean big gains for Niagara County

August 24, 2018

It looks increasingly likely that Republican leaders are planning to tap State Senator Rob Ortt to succeed Rep. Chris Collins in New York’s 27th Congressional District — creating a ballot vacancy in the 62nd State Senate District. That ballot line

Maziarz comeback would make Langworthy next State Chairman

August 19, 2018

Republican leadership inside the 27th congressional district is considering a scenario in which State Senator Rob Ortt is elevated to replace Rep. Chris Collins on the ballot while nominating retired State Senator George Maziarz for the 62nd district seat. It is

Maziarz would return to State Senate, if Ortt is elevated to Congress

August 18, 2018

Former State Senator George Maziarz, once one of Western New York’s most powerful politicians, could make a stunning political comeback — following vindication from Attorney General Eric Schneiderman‘s prosecution against him, widely seen as partisan prosecutorial misconduct. It looks increasingly

GOP chairs weigh strategy in selecting Collins’ replacement

August 14, 2018

Local Republican Party operatives are cautioning the eight County Chairmen who will select a candidate to replace Rep. Chris Collins’ name on the ballot in the 27th district. They insist that the candidate must have the resume, savvy, energy, and

Collins expected to testify against son

August 10, 2018

Legal experts who are familiar with the indictment against Rep. Chris Collins interpret his public insistence that he “intends to clear his name” as an indication that he is planning to testify against his son, Cameron Collins, age 25. The

Larry Piegza, the Reform Party candidate in NY-27, on Collins’ arrest

August 9, 2018

Rep. Chris Collins‘ arrest and indictment for insider trading, securities fraud, and making material false statements to a federal agent have effectively ended his political career — dooming any chance for reelection at this late date in the election calendar.

Collins urged to step aside for Rob Ortt in 27th district

August 8, 2018

Republican activists are asking Congressman Chris Collins to step down his reelection effort following an indictment by the Southern District of New York for insider trading and providing false information to a federal agent. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is

In Spectrum feud with NYS, Rutledge may agree to Niagara Falls studio

August 4, 2018

Sources say that Charter Communications CEO Tom Rutledge would be “inclined to agree” with Cuomo administration recommendations that it would be wise for the firm to open a content production studio at the Niagara Falls Conference Center. The move would