The Buffalo Chronicle
The Buffalo Chronicle
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Forster reflects on downfall of longtime political foe
By Mike Hudson, The Niagara Falls Reporter Niagara County Democratic Chairman Nick Forster told the Niagara Falls Reporter that, while he takes no pleasure from the downfall of State Sen. George Maziarz,…
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Maziarz retirement marks end of era in Niagara County politics
By Mike Hudson, The Niagara Falls Reporter It’s the end of an era. Political allies and enemies alike are lining up to re-imagine a Niagara County without the presence of State Sen.…
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Maziarz’s surprise decision comes as federal probe heats up
By Tony Farina, The Niagara Falls Reporter A federal investigation into his campaign spending stemming from the findings by the governor’s now defunct Moreland Commission on Public Corruption may have prompted powerful…
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AMID CORRUPTION PROBE, MAZIARZ WILL NOT RUN AGAIN
In a shocking political development, longtime Senator George Maziarz (R-Newfane) has decided not to seek reelection. The resignation comes less than a weak after top aids Alisa Colatarci and Marcus Hall resigned…
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Who will fill Mark Grisanti’s Senate Seat?
Perhaps this year’s most exciting election will be held in the State Senate’s 60th district, the seat now held by Mark Grisanti. In all, six candidates are vying for the nominations of…
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Just fix Niagara Square already
Niagara Square has 99 problems, but crowds are not one. The square is framed mostly with government buildings with monumental architecture that was intended to convey an imposing scale that projects governmental…
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Ken Young defends paving at Joe Davis State Park, says town allowed 40-ton trucks to ruin lot, not him
Last week, the Niagara Falls Reporter published an article about the failed parking lot at Joseph Davis State Park, a lot that was paved less than two years ago. The lot was paved…
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Newly appointed Superintendent Donald Ogilvie discusses his role
Shortly after he was elected as Buffalo’s next Interim Superintendent, Donald Ogilvie fielded a range of questions from local media outlets, where he explained his general views on education, his management style, and…
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Thompson Files Petitions for Primary Election; challenger exceeds required signatures
Antoine Thompson (D), candidate for the NYS Assembly 141th District and lifelong Buffalo activist dedicated to strengthening and advancing his hometown community, today announced the filing of his nominating petitions for the…
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Strategy document outlining BPS reforms is released
The school board’s new majority released this three page vision document: 2014_BPS_Vision, WGRZ reports. It’s an impressively aggressive and on-point agenda that promotes a diversity of choices for students and parents, and…
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Destino not running against Maziarz, may run against Dyster
By Frank Parlato, The Niagara Falls Reporter The schism between County Democratic Chairman Nick Forster and the Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster-controlled city faction of the local Democrats, headed by City Chairwoman…
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Nevergold: Ogilvie lacks turnaround, urban experiences
In an interview with WBFO’s Eileen Buckley, former school board President Dr. Barbara Nevergold says that Donald Ogilvie lacks experience in two key areas that should be demanded of the next Superintendent:…
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What could a new teachers contract look like?
Today school board President James Sampson announced that Donald Ogilvie will serve as the Buffalo Public School District’s next Interim Superintendent. He will seek the Board’s approval at their Wednesday meeting, the…
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The Superintendent Search: Meet Dr. Susan Enfield
As Buffalo’s Board of Education prepares its search for an Interim Superintendent to manage major restructuring initiatives over the next year or two, the Board will simultaneously search for a permanent Superintendent. We should be…
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Zephyr Teachout: “I’m the working families’ Democrat”
Zephyr Teachout is the liberal who is challenging Governor Andrew Cuomo from the left in this year’s Democratic Party. She received 41% of the Working Families Party vote at their convention last…
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It was a high price to pay to get more for your money today
I heard this song on NPR, and thought it was a compelling critique of the bipartisan destruction of American manufacturing and the increasingly centralized economy that has emerged over the last several decades of…
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Can Condi Rice be convinced to save the GOP?
Watching Iraq unravel and the middle east inflamed with instability makes almost certain that the 2016 presidential election will be consumed in a discourse on foreign policy. A great debate will be…
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Kennedy vs. Grant: the battle inside the Democratic Party
It’s an interestingly diverse district, drawn after the 2010/11 redistricting process in which the Eastside of Buffalo, South Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Lackawanna, and parts of the Westside were bound together in the 63rd…
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Failed parking lot at Joe Davis State Park leads to investigation
By Frank Parlato, The Niagara Falls Reporter The lot at Joe Davis, paved less than two years ago, has failed spectacularly. The Joseph Davis State Park is under a lease agreement with…
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The Paladinistas take their school board seats
Local media is reporting a cordial installation ceremony for recently elected at-large school board members Larry Quinn, Patricia Pierce, and Dr. Barbara Nevergold. The installation took place at the Board of Education’s public meeting…
