The Buffalo Chronicle
The Buffalo Chronicle
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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…
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Mascia recruits top civil rights attorney in fight with BMHA
Commissioner Joe Mascia has retained the Buffalo Niagara region’s top civil rights attorney to fight the Mayor’s politically motivated charges against him. The Mayor and his appointees to BHMA’s board of commissioners made…
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Let the county recycle the old federal courthouse
The former United States Federal Courthouse has been vacant since the opening of the new Robert F. Jackson Courthouse built opposite its old location on Niagara Square. The General Services Administration has…
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Dave Howard could unseat 28 year incumbent on Tuesday
Buffalo’s Fillmore district is the city’s poorest. The historic Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood that was once the vibrant heart of the district is now commonly and laughably referred to as “Beirut, Lebanon.” The truth,…
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Opposition candidates for Common Council get shafted by the Buffalo News
The Buffalo News is coming under criticism for refusing to cover the five opposition candidates who are currently vying for Common Council seats this November. This comes after a primary cycle in which…
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Observers say Astorino appearance at SCOPE banquet means he’s running for Governor
Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino — whose bid for Governor against Andrew Cuomo in 2014 performed strongly across western and central New York, but performed poorly on his home turf downstate — was…
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Paladino resolutions spark discussion on truancy, nepotism
This week’s school board meeting had a packed agenda. Two of board member Carl Paladino’s resolutions sparked debate on truancy and nepotism, consumed by racial overtones. Seemingly with no regard to how his…
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McCarthy and Belton-Cottman swing proverbial punches over board meals
Board member Carl Paladino and Larry Quinn introduced a resolution that would slash the board’s travel and meal reimbursement policy. The two men see travel to conferences as frivolous at a time…
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Neighborhood schools hotly debated
At this week’s meeting of the Buffalo school board, there was some discussion about the prospect of neighborhood schools and ensuring that no child is forcibly bussed across the city against their…
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New poll suggests a Stocker-Jacobs primary could be competitive
A poll conducted by several local Republicans last week suggests that a 60th State Senate district primary could be competitive. The poll surveyed 3,000 likely Republican primary voters; 39% committed for Kevin Stocker;…
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May school board races may attract excitement
May school board elections are shaping up to look competitive — and could determine governing control of the billion dollar a year district. In the North District, Jay McCarthy is seen as…
