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My View: Seeing Italy through the eyes of students offered nteresting rewards

My View: Seeing Italy through the eyes of students offered nteresting rewards

Over February break, I had the privilege of chaperoning a group of students on a weeklong trip to Italy. For many, it was a series of firsts: their...

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Susan Gianiodis

Another Voice: New York schools deserve sustainable funding now

Another Voice: New York schools deserve sustainable funding now

Public education remains one of the most vital and influential pillars of every community. Schools serve as safe havens where children learn, grow,...

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Brian graham

Letter: Abuse survivors' stories are harrowing

Letter: Abuse survivors' stories are harrowing

On Feb. 25 and 26, I sat in a courtroom in the Robert H. Jackson U.S. Courthouse in Buffalo listening as survivors of clerical sexual abuse addressed...

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The Editorial Board: A boost in state aid will help Buffalo get its financial house in order

The Editorial Board: A boost in state aid will help Buffalo get its financial house in order

If Democrats in the State Legislature have their way, the City of Buffalo can expect good news in the form of increased state aid. The action was...

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Derek Gee

Letter: Wake up to the con

Letter: Wake up to the con

While this administration launched its platform on making America great again, has this been a statement used just to get elected or are we actually...

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Adam Zyglis: Above the Fold

Adam Zyglis: Above the Fold

The Buffalo Sabres are back to their winning ways with a shootout victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Adam Zyglis: Weapon of Choice The bombardment...

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Adam Zyglis

6 political cartoons skewer oil and gas prices

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Letter: UB sets a great example on energy

Letter: UB sets a great example on energy

Governor Hochul should take a close look at UB’s Clean Energy Master Plan (“UB’s plan to eliminate fossil fuels on campus could take decades,”...

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Letter: Billions for war as citizens lack health care

Letter: Billions for war as citizens lack health care

Billions are being spent for an undeclared war with an ever-changing rationale and no clear strategy for its conclusion. While at home roughly twenty...

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My View: It takes awhile to fully realize that tomorrow isn't promised

My View: It takes awhile to fully realize that tomorrow isn't promised

As I have entered the an age group that must be called senior – the 70s – and the mantra “I have spent more years behind me than I have...

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Judith Whitehead

Another Voice: Sticking to fossil fuels means unpredictable, unaffordable bills for New Yorkers

Another Voice: Sticking to fossil fuels means unpredictable, unaffordable bills for New Yorkers

Weakening the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act will not help New Yorkers' wallets. People are also reading… Seneca-Babcock...

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Bob cieselski

The Editorial Board: Assigned Counsel program is raising official eyebrows for a reason

The Editorial Board: Assigned Counsel program is raising official eyebrows for a reason

Both Comptroller Kevin Hardwick and Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, above, are right to be concerned about billing from Assigned Counsel...

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Sandra Tan

The Latest: 2026 Academy Awards get underway

The Latest: 2026 Academy Awards get underway

The wait in Hollywood is over: The 98th Academy Awards are underway. People are also reading… Some private lawyers are making more than $300K in...

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The Associated Press

Viewpoints: Loving Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day — for its contradictions

Viewpoints: Loving Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day — for its contradictions

Bonnie Lockwood, right, marches with her family and friends during the the annual “Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade” outside Our Lady of...

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Llewellyn King Tribune News Service

My View: Even before Aid in Dying, people found ways to end misery

My View: Even before Aid in Dying, people found ways to end misery

Isaac Asimov said, "Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It is the transition that's troublesome." Bob O’Connor, of Hamburg, is...

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Bob o'connor

Another Voice: Jon Dandes provided important guidance to the University at Buffalo

Another Voice: Jon Dandes provided important guidance to the University at Buffalo

On behalf of the University at Buffalo Council, which I was honored to chair for nearly 30 years, we remember and celebrate the many contributions of...

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Jeremy Jacobs

The Editorial Board: Local giving is key as Catholic Charities deals with government cuts

The Editorial Board: Local giving is key as Catholic Charities deals with government cuts

Workers prepare an order at the Catholic Charities of Buffalo Russell J. Salvatore Food Pantry. As Appeal 2026 works toward its goal, the agency...

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My View: Thanks to Title IX, women are excelling in sports worldwide

My View: Thanks to Title IX, women are excelling in sports worldwide

There were no opportunities for high school girls in my sports of rowing and hockey – or in most other sports. In 1961, at Baker Victory, a co-ed...

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Tom Graham

Letter: Iran war seems to lack any plan

Letter: Iran war seems to lack any plan

I have questions about the current war the US began against Iran. People are also reading… Some private lawyers are making more than $300K in...

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Letter: Langworthy is a hypocrite

Letter: Langworthy is a hypocrite

Where’s Our Congressman? Nick Langworthy admits he avoids meeting constituents face-to-face because of fears of political violence from “leftist...

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The Buffalo News

Another Voice: Buffalo is leading on immigration. Albany can catch up by passing New York for All.

Another Voice: Buffalo is leading on immigration. Albany can catch up by passing New York for All.

ICE’s campaign of cruelty in the Buffalo region is not something we observe from afar — we witness it firsthand. At the Batavia Detention Center,...

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Meghan maloney de zaldivar and gretchen gonzalez

The Latest: Iran threatens UAE ports as war enters its third week

The Latest: Iran threatens UAE ports as war enters its third week

Iran on Saturday threatened for the first time to attack infrastructure of a neighboring country, urging people to evacuate three major ports in the...

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The Associated Press

My View: Retrospectives aren't interesting unless there are ups, downs and in-betweens

My View: Retrospectives aren't interesting unless there are ups, downs and in-betweens

Birthdays with a zero at the end are always special. I recently celebrated one at the high end of the spectrum. Unexpectedly, a friend asked me to...

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Lois Vidaver

Another Voice: Care Coordination Organizations transform lives and deserve support

Another Voice: Care Coordination Organizations transform lives and deserve support

In this year’s New York State budget, it is critical that we invest in our most vulnerable neighbors. People with intellectual and developmental...

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Alicia fellows

Letter: EVs present a host of problems

Letter: EVs present a host of problems

There is a movement to have all of us use electric vehicles (EVs). Although well intentioned, there are many negatives associated with trying to rely...

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The Buffalo News

Letter: Developers still need to be held to standards

Letter: Developers still need to be held to standards

Governor Hochul's "Let Them Build" proposal may look commendable on the surface towards improving housing opportunities in New York. I...

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The Buffalo News

The Editorial Board: New amenities fill in the gaps, Allen's popularity hits a national milestone

The Editorial Board: New amenities fill in the gaps, Allen's popularity hits a national milestone

'It means a lot': Spot Coffee opens new café counter in Jefferson Avenue gas station "Spot Coffee is a brand-name coffee," said...

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The Buffalo News

My View: Lent is a more complex season than most Catholics realize

My View: Lent is a more complex season than most Catholics realize

Related to this story Adam Zyglis: War on Truth Members of the Trump administration and those in the GOP are refusing to call the war in Iran a...

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Sister Louise Alff

Letter: Where are the objectives in this devastating war?

Letter: Where are the objectives in this devastating war?

Related to this story Letter: Trump policies are fine, but deficit remains untouched U.S. deficits will shut the world down sometime prior to year...

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The Buffalo News

Another Voice: Western New York’s long-term care system is being tested. Lawmakers must act.

Another Voice: Western New York’s long-term care system is being tested. Lawmakers must act.

Related to this story Adam Zyglis: War on Truth Members of the Trump administration and those in the GOP are refusing to call the war in Iran a...

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Dan Savitt

Letter: ICE operations and arrests are justified

Letter: ICE operations and arrests are justified

Related to this story Letter: Trump policies are fine, but deficit remains untouched U.S. deficits will shut the world down sometime prior to year...

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The Buffalo News

The Editorial Board: With no easy answers, New York's population problem will take work from both sides

The Editorial Board: With no easy answers, New York's population problem will take work from both sides

Related to this story UB's Shawn Donahue discusses state population trends with Steve Watson University at Buffalo political scientist Shawn...

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Stephen T. Watson

Adam Zyglis: Weapon of Choice

Adam Zyglis: Weapon of Choice

Related to this story Adam Zyglis: War on Truth Members of the Trump administration and those in the GOP are refusing to call the war in Iran a...

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Adam Zyglis

How do we find the line between striving and drifting? | The Ethical Life podcast

How do we find the line between striving and drifting? | The Ethical Life podcast

Related to this story The 'peace president' was right to go to war | Peter Doran President Donald Trump entered his second term promising to...

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Scott

Republicans aren't willing to call the war in Iran what it is | Jonah Goldberg

Republicans aren't willing to call the war in Iran what it is | Jonah Goldberg

Related to this story Iran War: Pentagon Reveals 140 Troops Injured So Far, 8 Severely A Pentagon official has revealed that approximately 140 US...

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My View: How to be a good neighbor and find a workable solution

My View: How to be a good neighbor and find a workable solution

Related to this story Adam Zyglis: War on Truth Members of the Trump administration and those in the GOP are refusing to call the war in Iran a...

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Joe Marren

Another Voice: Fair auto insurance rates recognize that affordability is not abstract

Another Voice: Fair auto insurance rates recognize that affordability is not abstract

Related to this story Adam Zyglis: War on Truth Members of the Trump administration and those in the GOP are refusing to call the war in Iran a...

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Walter T. Mosley 

Letter: Legislation will help dementia treatment

Letter: Legislation will help dementia treatment

Related to this story Letter: Trump policies are fine, but deficit remains untouched U.S. deficits will shut the world down sometime prior to year...

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The Buffalo News

Letter: Epstein files must be fully released

Letter: Epstein files must be fully released

Related to this story Letter: Trump policies are fine, but deficit remains untouched U.S. deficits will shut the world down sometime prior to year...

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The Buffalo News

The Editorial Board: New York leaders rightly issue strong calls to action in Shah Alam case

The Editorial Board: New York leaders rightly issue strong calls to action in Shah Alam case

Related to this story Gov. Hochul talks about meeting with White House border czar Gov. Kathy Hochul talks to reporters Friday about her meeting with...

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Derek Gee

Adam Zyglis: War on Truth

Adam Zyglis: War on Truth

Related to this story Letter: Trump policies are fine, but deficit remains untouched U.S. deficits will shut the world down sometime prior to year...

10.03.2026 6

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Adam Zyglis

Adam Zyglis: On a Roll

Adam Zyglis: On a Roll

Related to this story Adam Zyglis: Operation Epic Fury President Trump began a major military assault on Iran over the weekend, breaking yet another...

10.03.2026 5

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Adam Zyglis

My View: The best and the worst students leave the strongest memories

My View: The best and the worst students leave the strongest memories

Related to this story Letter: Trump policies are fine, but deficit remains untouched U.S. deficits will shut the world down sometime prior to year...

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James Costa

Another Voice: Common sense reforms can solve New York’s health care staffing shortage

Another Voice: Common sense reforms can solve New York’s health care staffing shortage

Related to this story Letter: Trump policies are fine, but deficit remains untouched U.S. deficits will shut the world down sometime prior to year...

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Thomas j. quatroche jr

The Editorial Board: Refunded or not, Hochul is right that tariffs have hurt New York

The Editorial Board: Refunded or not, Hochul is right that tariffs have hurt New York

Related to this story Gov. Hochul and John Percy discuss regional tourism impacts Gov. Kathy Hochul and John Percy, President and CEO of Destination...

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The Buffalo News

Letter: Buffalo needs pet-friendly shelters

Letter: Buffalo needs pet-friendly shelters

Related to this story Letter: Trump policies are fine, but deficit remains untouched U.S. deficits will shut the world down sometime prior to year...

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The Buffalo News

The Latest: Hegseth vows most intense day yet of US strikes as Iran aims to fight on

The Latest: Hegseth vows most intense day yet of US strikes as Iran aims to fight on

Related to this story Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem He said he'll nominate Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to replace her...

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The Associated Press

Another Voice: Buffalo’s unrecognized essential workers show up – Will Albany?

Another Voice: Buffalo’s unrecognized essential workers show up – Will Albany?

Related to this story Adam Zyglis: Operation Epic Fury President Trump began a major military assault on Iran over the weekend, breaking yet another...

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Mindy cervoni and jeff paterson