The Buffalo Chronicle
The Buffalo Chronicle
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Barnhart to decide on Rochester mayoral run by February
Former Rochester TV reporter and anchor Rachel Barnhart broke the news herself on Twitter earlier this week: She’s exploring a run for mayor next year. That’s about all she’s saying right now.…
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Wynne sued over Hydro One sale
By Shawn Jeffords, Wynne sued over Hydro One sale TORONTO – Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and two of her senior ministers are alleged to have committed “misfeasance in public office” when they sold off…
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Trump wants to overhaul NAFTA?
This is the time for Canada to be bold and be prepared to give; freer movement of people, goods and investments within North America should be our objective via Trump wants to overhaul…
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Schneiderman proposes voter registration and ballot reforms
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Tuesday unveiled a package of sweeping changes to the state’s election laws designed to make it easier to cast votes in the state. The proposed…
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Former PM Mulroney suggests Trump could be good for Canada
Former Canadian prime minister Brian Mulroney says the looming presidency of his long-time friend Donald Trump could be good news for Canada, despite Trump’s plans to scrap NAFTA, one of Mulroney’s biggest…
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McConnell wants Obamacare repeal measure within weeks
An Obamacare repeal resolution will be the first item the Senate votes on next year, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday, underscoring the GOP’s commitment to repealing the law even as its…
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Heastie says still no decision on special session
Assembly Democrats met for the second straight day in Albany on Tuesday, but there was still no word on whether the full Legislature will convene later this month in a session that…
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Council votes to keep NYC a sanctuary city
Democrats in the City Council voted to reaffirm the city’s undocumented-friendly status, then rallied outside Trump Tower. via Council Votes to Keep NYC a Sanctuary City — Observer
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City councilman accused of humiliating staffer over disability
A former staffer to a Brooklyn city councilman filed a $10 million discrimination suit against the veteran politician Tuesday saying he humiliated the ex-aide over a symptom of his Asperger’s Syndrome —…
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Brooklyn’s youngest congressman snags leadership slot
Hakeem Jeffries promised to emphasize “economic pain” as co-chairman of the Policy and Communications Committee. via Brooklyn’s Youngest Congressman Snags Leadership Slot — Observer
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Paul Massey makes mayoral pitch at REBNY lunch
Paul Massey, the president of Cushman & Wakefield‘s New York investment sales and a Republican candidate for mayor, made his case to Real Estate Board of New York members, painting the city…
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Buffalo Rising’s sneak peak into new benches for the Old First Ward
Some mighty cool benches are coming to the Old First Ward. Thanks to the continued creative vision of professor Brad Wales at the University at Buffalo, this city will once again benefit…
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Union militant Bernard ‘Rambo’ Gauthier launches a political party
QUEBEC — North shore union organizer Bernard “Rambo” Gauthier is going into politics, promising to make life miserable for the province’s elites and establishment and to stand up for the little guy.…
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Democrats should reject Keith Ellison for DNC chair
Congressman Ellison’s recent pronouncements about Israel and its “control” of U.S. foreign policy reflect an anti-Israel – if not anti-Semitic – bias that is reprehensible. via Democrats Should Reject Keith Ellison for DNC…
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Al Gore praises Ivanka Trump after meetings at Trump Tower
Al Gore heaped rare praise on a Republican Monday, hailing Ivanka Trump as a dedicated environmentalist. The former vice president took two meetings at Trump Tower Monday — one with Ivanka Trump,…
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America supports Trump’s Carrier deal
Donald Trump’s first big move as president-elect is wildly popular with voters, a poll released Tuesday shows. Trump’s deal with air conditioning manufacturer Carrier is viewed favorably by 60 percent of registered…
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Trump has not ‘Enabled Hate,’ but the media often has
The far Left has, often with the unfortunate aid of the national news media, transformed overnight from the party of “love trumps hate” into the party of “fear trumps truth.” via No, Trump…
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Biden: ‘I’m not committing to not running’ in 2020
Vice President Joe Biden is leaving his options open for 2020.After presiding over the Senate Tuesday, where a cancer-treatment bill was renamed to honor his late son Beau, Biden spoke to reporters…
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Cuomo elected DGA policy chair
Gov. Andrew Cuomo dipped his toe further into national waters with his election as the policy chair of the Democratic Governors Association. Cuomo is joining the DGA’s leadership structure after dispiriting election…
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Warren aims to get rid of red-light cameras
Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren says she will submit legislation to City Council to end the city’s red-light camera program at midnight on December 31. Outstanding tickets and tickets issued up until that…
