The Buffalo Chronicle
Erie County
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Flynn fires back at Flaherty camp in battle for DA
BY TONY FARINA The battle for the job of Erie County district attorney is turning into a war of words between Acting DA Michael Flaherty and his opponent in the Democratic primary,…
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Farina: District Attorney, 60th Senate district are races to watch
BY TONY FARINA Amber Small …Senate candidate turning heads Flynn Shows Momentum in DA’s Race, Gets PBA Endorsement Tonawanda Town Attorney John Flynn, who is the endorsed Democratic, Conservative, and Working Families…
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Poloncarz still reviewing ECC budget plan
BY TONY FARINA I wrote last week that the rubber may be close to hitting the road when It comes to the financial crisis at Erie Community College, but so far County Executive…
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Four year terms for county legislators is a bad idea
BY PAUL WOLF, ESQ. Every 10 years a Charter Revision Commission is formed by the Erie County Legislature to review and propose changes to the Erie County Charter. It consists of 19…
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Flaherty, Flynn to mix politics on St. Patrick’s at Irish Center bellwether
BY TONY FARINA Just in case you are a newcomer to these parts, we’d like to remind you that St. Patrick’s Day next Thursday (March17) is more than a celebration of Irish…
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Hochul silent on holding center murder of India Cummings
BY A.J. BELL In the aftermath of a murder at the Erie County Holding Center that killed a healthy 27 year old woman named India Cummings on February 17, activists are calling for…
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Something demonic is happening in Buffalo’s County jail
BY CHRIS STEVENSON Early last week Edward Berezowski , 54, was reported as found hanging in his cell by his jail-issued pants. According to the Buffalo News he died on Friday, August 17. He was…
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India Cummings was beaten to death by Holding Center deputies
BY MATTHEW ALBERT, ESQ. A tragic and horrific case: My client India Cummings, in the throes of mental illness, clearly incapacitated and incapable of taking care of herself, was put in custody at…
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Flynn plans two pronged strategy for DA campaign
BY TONY FARINA Fresh from his unanimous endorsement by Democratic Party leaders last Saturday, Tonawanda Town Attorney John Flynn is chomping at the bit to get started on his primary campaign for…
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Headquarters Democrats to endorse Fylnn for DA
BY TONY FARINA It appears that Tonawanda Town Attorney John Flynn is the likely choice for endorsement by the Erie County Democratic Party’s Executive Committee for the job of district attorney over…
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Syposs clarifies support of Clinton, Sanders
Earlier this week, The Buffalo Chronicle reported that the politically influential former Deputy Election Commissioner and City of Tonawanda Democratic Party Chairperson is supporting Bernie Sanders for President, based on supportive commentary made on social…
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Benczkowski may challenge Kennedy to help Grant
The newly elected Cheektowaga town supervisor Diane Benczkowski — considered a rising star in local politics — is thinking about dabbling in state senate politics this year, a source familiar with her…
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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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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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Ray Walter slams Poloncarz for “secret criminal investigation”
By Sean McCormick, Walter Campaign Press Release (Erie County, NY) – Following the revelation of a criminal inquiry into the administration of Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, Assemblyman Ray Walter rang alarm…
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Poloncarz finds sweetheart assessment for himself
By Tony Farina, The Niagara Falls Reporter It was not long ago that Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz urged the Amherst IDA to reject a law firm’s request for $550,000 in tax breaks…
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Jacobs seizes on Delaware Park tragedy in “distasteful political distraction”
Earlier this month, County Clerk Chris Jacobs sat down for an interview with AM Buffalo’s Linda Pellegrino. In the aftermath of a tragic Delaware Park accident in which a driver suffering from…
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Langworthy takes his strut at mark of fifth anniversary
Erie County Republican Chairman Nick Langworthy a celibratory strut in recognition of his five year anniversary as party chairman. Langworthy is the youngest chairman in local GOP history and was elected at…
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Letter: Pigeon’s political threats are no longer credible
The Buffalo Chronicle received this letter in response to an article published yesterday, titled “The Pigeon faction contemplates candidates for Chairman.” The response makes the argument that Pigeon’s political threats are no longer credible.…
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The Pigeon faction contemplates candidates for Chairman
The high profile political operative G. Steven Pigeon and his associates recognize their strategic missteps last year. The faction backed Amherst Councilman Mark Manna for Chairman at the last minute. Manna was…
