The Buffalo Chronicle
The Buffalo Chronicle
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Jacobs’ positions on drinking need explanation
County Clerk Chris Jacobs has conflicting positions on the county’s prohibition of alcoholic beverage sales that are so conflicting that they require a sincere explanation. Jacobs’ has stirred much controversy since seeing…
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Too much sex to blame for Bills, Sabres seasons?
Industry professionals and sports experts have long claimed that an athlete’s sexual activity is a major factor in determining game day performance. At last year’s 2014 World Cup, many coaches banned entire teams…
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Falls’ finances in shambles as auditors find problems
By Mike Hudson, The Niagara Falls Reporter The Niagara Falls Financial Advisory Panel unveiled its long awaited report at this week’s city Council meeting, a scathing impeachment of the present administration that would…
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Dyster silent on Ortt’s plan to save Falls’ finances
By Mike Hudson, The Niagara Falls Reporter Whose side are they on? Are Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster and state Assemblyman John Ceretto looking out for the interests of the people who voted…
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Did Dyster know about DuPont closure before election?
By Mike Hudson, The Niagara Falls Reporter Don’t say we didn’t warn you. Back on July 30, 2013, we stated unequivocally that the 200 jobs at DuPont’s Niagara Falls facility were in grave…
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Paladino, Long may recruit Bharara for Governor
Carl Paladino and Conservative Party Chairman Mike Long may ask United States Attorney Preet Bharara to run for Governor in 2018 on the Conservative Party’s ‘row C,’ speculates a source familar with…
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Cuomo, de Blasio meet like mobsters
Gherardo Guarducci and Dimitri Pauli are the proprietors of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s regular hang out, Casa Lever, located at 540 Park Avenue on the Upper Eastside. The Northern Italian fare is served…
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A Jan 2nd indictment exudes class, symbolism
United States Attorney Preet Bharara is expected to indict Governor Andrew Cuomo on Saturday, January 2nd of next year. Sources familiar with the US Attorney say that he is waiting until after the holidays to make…
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Black and Latino communities need an economic plan, says Cappas
By Alberto O. Cappas As promised, on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 I did speak at the City’s Common Council hearing on the subject of “Contract Compliance Community Review,” regarding jobs in the…
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After Silver conviction, Buffalo conservatives rally around Paladino
Following the stunning defeat of former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver — who now faces up to 120 years in prison — Buffalo area conservatives are rallying around Carl Paladino, the former Republican…
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Emboldened by Silver conviction, Bharara to indict Cuomo Jan 2nd
United States Attorney Preet Bharara feels emboldened, sources say, following the conviction of former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver — on all of seven corruption charges. Despite lacking a “smoking gun” to constitute…
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Does Senator Ortt’s plan for casino cash go far enough?
By Mike Hudson, The Niagara Falls Reporter State Sen. Rob Ortt wants to reverse the state and local split of the slot machine revenue take at the Seneca Niagara Casino and give…
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Chris Jacobs offends poor people
County Clerk Chris Jacobs is doubling down on his call for an earlier bar closing time, despite the issue igniting a scathing discourse with sharply classist overtones. The issue is dividing the…
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Why is Jordan Levy sitting on Seneca Holdings’ board?
This morning the venture capitalist Jordan Levy, known by his friends colloquially as “the Mayor of Buffalo” for his influence and hometown pride, testified in the corruption trial of former Assembly Speaker Sheldon…
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Critics say Higgins’ campaign finance plan is full of loopholes
March of this year Congressman Brian Higgins (D-South Buffalo) advanced a self-drafted plan to reform campaign finance laws pertaining to Congressional elections, titled “Restoring Confidence Through Smarter Campaigns Act,” (HR 1495). On…
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Obama and Trudeau should open the Canadian border
It would require the elimination of customs tariffs, border crossing fees, and travel restrictions between the federal governments of the United States and Canada — but the concept of an open northern…
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Possible contenders for County Sheriff
Democratic Party infighting has long thwarted efforts to take the Count Sheriff’s office, held by Republican Tim Howard since 2005, when he succeeded the newly elected Senator Patrick Gallivan, the Republican who…
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Parlato: Blame NYPA for sky-high electric costs
By Frank Parlato, The Niagara Falls Reporter Some things don’t add up. For instance, there is no cheap electrical power in Niagara Falls! That’s funny, too, because this is where power is…
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Democrats consider Assembly contests
State Assembly districts are not typically high profile or high spending contests since the chamber is solidly controlled by the Democrats’ majority. That majority has gerrymandered a structural advantage for Democrats while…
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Bar closing times likely to complicate Stocker-Jacobs primary
Chris Jacobs has not yet made his intentions to run for State Senate public, but sources say that Erie County GOP Chairman Nick Langworthy is pushing the County Clerk to challenge Kenmore attorney…
