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The Buffalo Chronicle
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Jacobs’ family contributions suggest quid pro-quo on Delaware North casinos
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…
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Senator Jacobs has been concealing a scandal from GOP leaders
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…
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Still immensely popular, Maziarz return could mean big gains for Niagara County
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…
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Maziarz comeback would make Langworthy next State Chairman
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…
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Maziarz would return to State Senate, if Ortt is elevated to Congress
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…
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GOP chairs weigh strategy in selecting Collins’ replacement
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…
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Collins expected to testify against son
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…
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Larry Piegza, the Reform Party candidate in NY-27, on Collins’ arrest
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…
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Collins urged to step aside for Rob Ortt in 27th district
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…
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In Spectrum feud with NYS, Rutledge may agree to Niagara Falls studio
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…
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The Castellani Art Museum could become as famous as The Louvre
The Castellani Art Center at Niagara University was founded by one of Niagara County’s most accomplished families — the founders of Tops Markets. Many in Niagara Falls, looking to build out a…
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CEO Holly Gagnon prodded to advance Seneca Niagara development project
Urban designers have long bemoaned the lackluster entrance gateway of the Seneca Niagara Hotel & Casino, currently a sunken parking lot fronting Third Street at Old Falls Street, in the heart of…
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Dyster should press Cuomo to remove parking lots from Niagara Falls State Park
Urban design activists, tourism industry advocates, and Niagara Falls residents have been clamoring to remove the two vast surface parking lots located atop Goat Island and another located only a few hundred…
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Higgins to ‘reopen’ NYPA relicensing, if Joe Anderson becomes Tuscarora Chief
Joe Anderson, the wildly successful Tuscarora businessman and Niagara Falls real estate developer commonly known as “Smokin Joe”, could become a Chief of the Tuscarora Nation in the next few years. If…
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Vanessa Williams for Congress?
A spate of recent articles in The Buffalo News detailing celebrity superstar Vanessa Williams‘ affection for Buffalo has sparked widespread speculation among local political operatives that she is contemplating a run for Congress…
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Tea Party sees a “Rust Belt Recovery Act” as next step in China trade war
Matthew Ricchiazzi, New York State’s leading Tea Party activist, is calling on President Donald Trump to propose a “Rust Belt Recovery Act” just ahead of midterm elections this November. “We need to…
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Parking lots blight State Park, Falls’ residents argue
Urban design and tourism advocates are calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to commit to removing Niagara Falls State Park’s three surface parking lots, which they argue blight the park and detract from its…
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Paladino is considering a run for Congress in NY’s 26th district
Buffalo businessman Carl Paladino, the 2010 Republican nominee for Governor of New York, is in talks with Erie County Republican Chairman Nick Langworthy to secure the party’s nomination for Congress in New…
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Higgins urged to challenge Pelosi for Speakership
Rep. Brian Higgins (D-Buffalo) will not support Nancy Pelosi as Leader of the House Democrats, he pledged to area publications this week. But activists want the seven-term Congressman to stand up for…
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Roger Stone should run for Speaker of the House, says Tea Party leader
Matthew Ricchiazzi, New York State’s leading Tea Party activist and the co-founder of Buffalonians for New Leadership, is calling on Roger Stone to begin whipping votes among the members of the House…
