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The Editorial Board: Yes, Virginia

We asked Santa to get to the bottom of some age-old Christmas mysteries.

25.12.2024 1

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The Editorial Board: Stinson properties require close monitoring and possible action

Harry Stinson, the owner of Buffalo Grand Hotel, talks about the overnight fire that destroyed the recently renovated ballrooms and kitchens a…...

13.12.2024 7

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The Editorial Board: Western New York uses its resources for good causes near and far

The nonprofit that operates one of only two emergency shelters in Erie County for families experiencing homelessness wants to build a second l…...

22.11.2024 4

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Sean Kirst: In memory of landmark marriage, an anniversary celebration in a voting booth

Wesley's "remarkable journey," said David Mack-Hardiman, associate vice president for People Inc., "serves as a role model to all people who d…

02.11.2024 5

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Viewpoints: Western New York's candidates for the New York State Legislature respond on the issues

Despite leading the league in QBR and having the least amount of interceptions, Josh Allen continues to have doubters and critics. Extremist,...

27.10.2024 5

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The Editorial Board: Good investments are being made in WNY's environment, health and safety

A former ski area in northern Cattaraugus County will become Western New York's first new state forest in more than 60 years, the State Depart… The...

04.10.2024 5

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The Editorial Board: Wetlands protection does not exclude development - it can even enhance it

While guiding a group from the Nature Camp on a canoe trip, naturalist Breton Sloan describes how beaver meadows become beaver ponds and the n… DEC...

29.09.2024 7

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The Editorial Board: Wrangling over Amherst Central Park is holding up a positive amenity for the town

Amherst Supervisor Brian Kulpa talks with Buffalo News reporter Stephen T. Watson about the Amherst Central Park plan for the old Westwood Cou…...

19.09.2024 7

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The Editorial Board: New York's system for choosing judicial candidates is, to say the least, problematic

Counting this year's election, 31 local Supreme Court judicial seats have appeared on the ballot over the last dozen years.Just seven have fea… Six...

10.09.2024 4

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The Editorial Board: City does right in attaching a lien to long-vacant AM&A's property

A new plan is in the works for the long-vacant AM&A's department store on Main Street. The southbound portion of Washington between Eagle and Clinton...

09.09.2024 4

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The Editorial Board: New York's Freedom of Information Law is more important than ever

Buffalo News reporter Aaron Besecker reads a statement at a hearing before the Amherst FOIL Board in June. The News often must appeal a denial, or...

03.09.2024 3

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The Editorial Board: WNY is long overdue for an additional federal judgeship

Luke Guetti’s tragic death underscores the urgent need for traffic-calming measures in Tonawanda to protect pedestrians and cyclists and preve… A...

07.08.2024 4

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The Editorial Board: Local bridge conditions have improved, but there is still cause for concern

Here’s some good news for drivers in Western New York: The region’s locally owned bridges are in better condition than their counterparts acro…

04.08.2024 7

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The Editorial Board: Common Council members are right to object to new parking rate hikes

Buffalo is filling in the missing pieces of its downtown puzzle. The city's Smart Streets and Waterfront Improvement plans emphasize new techn…

21.07.2024 7

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The Editorial Board: Freedom also means the freedom to celebrate differences

Ever wondered about the real history of July 4th? Here are some surprising facts about America's birthday to share at your barbecue! Buzz60’s …...

04.07.2024 6

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The Editorial Board: Diocese must engage a community reeling from announced church closures

The Rev. Bryan Zielenieski, speaking after Friday’s meeting with parish representatives in northern Erie County, said church leaders are braci…...

12.06.2024 2

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The Editorial Board: Buffalo and New York make welcome headway against gun violence

In Buffalo, the number of shooting incidents is down by 15% in 2024, compared to the same time period in 2023. The number of victims wounded i…

10.06.2024 6

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The Editorial Board: Informed consent and access to information laws should proceed

Crystal Peoples-Stokes is on the right track. Pending legislation requiring informed consent from a pregnant woman before testing her for drug…...

30.05.2024 10

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The Editorial Board: These bills will help advance New York's sustainability mission

Plastic is harming New York’s environment, communities, and residents. Roughly 6.8 million tons of packaging waste is produced annually. The fact...

29.05.2024 30

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The Editorial Board: Make sure schools are in the hands of serious candidates

School board and budget votes take place Tuesday in almost all public districts across New York State. Book challenges can come from community...

20.05.2024 10

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The Editorial Board: Catholic Charities needs help to meet its crucial goal

Low-income communities have taken it on the chin in recent years, slugged by inflation that up until recently ran hot and a fickle economy. Th…...

12.05.2024 30

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The Editorial Board: Red-light runners create dangers that must be addressed

Ten people aboard a Metro Bus were transported to the hospital late Monday after the bus was struck by a passenger vehicle, according to a Nia…...

01.05.2024 30

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The Editorial Board: City priorities should include housing, infrastructure and key amenities

Mayor Brown talked to the editorial board on Jan. 30, 2024 about the city's budget and paying for increased costs. Buffalo will receive an extra $5...

27.04.2024 10

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The Editorial Board: Environmental justice empowers those who live near contaminated sites

Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper received a $5.6 million grant for environmental justice projects. StreamGo has turned to the Buffalo Sewer Authority to...

05.04.2024 10

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The Editorial Board: Thoughtful Scajaquada transformation plan deserves to advance

Gov. Kathy Hochul has instructed the state Department of Transportation to conduct studies for a plan adopted last year by the Greater Buffalo… For...

04.04.2024 6

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The Editorial Board: A win for Buffalo as Postal Service drops unwanted plan – again

The U.S. Postal Service announced Friday that it has canceled its proposal to transfer mail processing operations from Buffalo's William Stree…

04.04.2024 20

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The Editorial Board: Good news via the library, T.R. site, Rich Family Foundation and Canal Fest

Managers need to make the safety of their employees paramount during life-threatening weather conditions. Local Postal Service managers had al… The...

30.03.2024 20

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The Editorial Board: Buffalo is trying to save its landmarks; Niagara Falls should do the same

The Appellate Division ruled against an appeal of a decision by the Common Council in March 2023, allowing the city to take control of two dam… The...

24.03.2024 20

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The Editorial Board: A flaw in the city's contracting procedures

It’s a situation that alarms all those who advocate for equitable, high-quality maternal care. Miriam Mack, policy director to the Family Defe… We...

19.03.2024 6

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The Editorial Board: Open government is under attack in New York

Sunshine Week is a yearly initiative uniting "participants from journalism, civic groups, government, and the private sector to emphasize the … Erie...

13.03.2024 3

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The Editorial Board: Making the world better for immigrants, medical students and residents

Sunya Afrasiabi discusses her award-winning project, #MyStory, a program that recounts stories of immigrants and refugees through documenting …...

09.03.2024 10

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The Editorial Board: Renew the federal broadband program

Nearly 100,000 Erie County residents, and millions more in rural communities nationwide, will lose low-cost internet service if Congress fails… The...

26.02.2024 4

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The Editorial Board: State should move quickly on regulating cave and similar boat tours

The bill, introduced on Tuesday, is intended to improve supervision of the Lockport Cave and Underground Boat Ride, and similar attractions, t… All...

20.02.2024 4

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The Editorial Board: Tax hike rage in Amherst shouldn't extend to Central Park project

To Amherst Supervisor Brian Kulpa's mind, their position has changed because a park would draw a more diverse group of users than a private co…...

06.02.2024 10

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The Editorial Board: Give pay parity to the state's direct support workers

Here’s an opportunity for our members of Congress to show whose side they’re on. They need to advocate for the hard-won political deal that wo…...

02.02.2024 4

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The Editorial Board: Flynn has served Erie County with distinction

In a recent meeting with the Editorial Board of The Buffalo News, Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn reflected on his tenure while gi…...

29.01.2024 4

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The Editorial Board: Lockport should prioritize public safety, transparency with Cave Tour incident

The Lockport Cave has resumed offering tours on foot, but not on the water, for the first time since a cave tour boat capsized at the attracti… It...

26.01.2024 5

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The Editorial Board: Yes, return this postal plan to sender

The U.S. Postal Service on Thursday announced plans to close 229 mail processing facilities over the next two years under a plan that could pr… The...

26.01.2024 10

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The Editorial Board: Help farmers to help themselves with solar arrays

Officials in the Town of Marilla are concerned that solar arrays are being erected on valuable farmland.Another wind farm may be coming to Western New...

25.01.2024 10

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The Editorial Board: The business need for immigrants

The Buffalo Niagara Partnership's policy priorities for the new year include everything from tapping into the immigration workforce to promoti…

24.01.2024 20

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The Editorial Board: Central Library and Town of Hamburg are right to embrace diversity

Frank Gist, a longtime trustee with the Buffalo and Erie County Library system, was forced to resign from the library board last month after a…...

23.01.2024 8

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The Editorial Board: Hochul moves to improve reading education

The governor said her "Back to Basics" plan would make sure students receive foundational, evidence-based instruction in reading. And Hochul s…

18.01.2024 2

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The Editorial Board: Once struggling, two charter schools earn a renewed lease

The charter schools' fight for survival has become – at least for now – a tale of recovery, persistence and leadership while dwelling in the...

16.01.2024 10

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The Editorial Board: A bad combination: vaccinations are down and infections are up

While physicians who treat adults are seeing a rise in Covid-19 and influenza, pediatricians report increases in flu and particularly RSV, whi… Flu...

15.01.2024 6

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The Editorial Board: Reports document a critical need to improve maternal care

The University at Buffalo and Oishei Children's Hospital are set to play a major role in a study that aims to curb hypertension and improve me…

10.01.2024 10

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The Editorial Board: An apology

Happy New Year! We're celebrating with our annual, fanciful prediction of stories we'll see in 2024. We recognize a responsibility to hear what our...

07.01.2024 9

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Sean Kirst: Longtime Bills fan in Florida fully grasps epic rivalry with Dolphins

Unless the Bills get help from either the Steelers or Jaguars losing this weekend, a playoff spot along with the division title will be on the…...

06.01.2024 10

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The Editorial Board: Tonawanda is justified in taking former Huntley site by eminent domain

The town eyes residences, commercial space and waterfront parkland in the future at the Huntley site but has grown frustrated with delays in f… The...

03.01.2024 3

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The Editorial Board: Civil disobedience in Amherst, weeds in May, Niagara Falls revival and more for 2024

In New York City, the iconic Times Square New Year’s Eve numbers have arrived and a mini ceremony was held just for them.

01.01.2024 7

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The Editorial Board: Is quitting early the new normal?

In an exclusive interview, Higgins refused to confirm what other sources told The News and other media outlets last week: that he's leaving to… Rep....

29.12.2023 7

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