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City & Region
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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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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…
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Sampson, Paladino have harsh words for outgoing school board majority
Last week, Dr. Barbara Nevergold and Florence Johnson wrote a letter expressing their concerns over a number of pending issues before the Board, including the future of a few campuses and how…
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Niagara Region Attractive to Hucksters Short on Funds, Long on Connections
By Mike Hudson, The Niagara Falls Reporter Land speculators need nothing more than a little bit of money and a lot of political clout to pick up valuable properties here in Niagara…
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Readers Beware of Sneaky State Parks Agenda Halting of Police Barracks Is Only Temporary
By Frank Parlato, The Niagara Falls Reporter The State Park police barracks, planned to be built at a site with a beautiful and stunning vista of the gorge – a police barracks…
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Hamister hotel project just a Hyatt? Developer announces even more delays
By Mike Hudson, The Niagara Falls Reporter Nine months ago, the Hamister hotel deal was making headlines every day. It was urgent. It was the future of Niagara Falls. The state approved…
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Nevergold on Buffalo News: “an egregious display of bias and ignorance… failure of journalistic integrity”
On Monday, the State finally released the audited graduation statistics for the 2013 school year. Buffalo’s 8 percentage point improvement, from 48% to over 56%, was the most significant increase among the…
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Diana Fairbanks keeps it moving
One of WIVB’s highest profile journalists is saying farewell to the city, at a time when most expected her to be the station’s eventual lead anchor. The station’s iconic Jacquie Walker, one of the longest…
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What’s Bernie’s next move?
The recent at-large school board elections — in which Larry Quinn, Patricia Pierce, and Dr. Barbara Nevergold each secured a 6-year term — saw an impressive above average turnout. Surprisingly, the increased…
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Stadium Renovation Ahead of Schedule, Will be Ready for First Preseason Game
By Tony Farina, The Niagara Falls Reporter The $130 million facelift to 41-year-old Ralph Wilson Stadium will include better beer service as in 55 “beer only” points in the concession area, but…
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Plans Halted for Parks Police Barracks — for Now
By James Hufnagel, The Niagara Falls Reporter The controversy over the new State Parks police barracks has been a near media sensation over the past week. Both daily newspapers, the Niagara Gazette…
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Who will run against Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster in 2015?
By Mike Hudson, The Niagara Falls Reporter Former City Court Judge Robert Restaino might be the frontrunner. After being removed from the bench following a controversial 2007 decision by the state Judicial…
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Dyster fundraiser kicks off 2015 campaign
By Mike Hudson, The Niagara Falls Reporter Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster has privately told family and friends that he is planning on running for an unprecedented third term in 2015, the…
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All eyes are on Dr. Barbara Nevergold
When the Buffalo School Board’s newest members take their seats on July 1st, they are expected to give the School Board presidency to James Sampson, who has the votes of Carl Paladino,…
