This controversy is not just about one football game. It is about equity and how it potentially affects Buffalo student-athletes – and others throughout New York – for the rest of their lives.
The controversy is over the ExpressVote XL system by Election System & Software, which the Board of Elections approved in August. Even before that approval critics had been citing what appear to be serious defects in the technology.
Critical assessment must rely on the actual arrival of an extreme blizzard event – which we do not welcome – but significant improvements have been made in coordination and readiness.
State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald recently traveled to UB's Jacobs School of Medicine and announced that the state is amplifying its support of a program designed to aid students who possess the intellectual ability to succeed in medical school, but who do not necessarily meet cer…
In order to prevail, they’ll need courage, ingenuity and the ability to motivate and inspire their constituencies. The success of these schools is entwined with the hopes and dreams of thousands of young people, many of whom come from Buffalo and Erie County.
Given the history of both the past decade and the occurrences of recent months, it is indeed time to hit pause and refresh with this compact.
Buffalo owes these scientists and UB a large vote of thanks for their innovation in using small aquatic creatures to attack problems created by human activity over decades. It is key that local governments act in support by aggressively pursuing their ongoing waterway mitigation efforts.
The co-op's board chairman and CEO, Pastor Kinzer Pointer, expressed relief, anticipating that the project will be able to advance.
While it's good news that the building's owner is looking after it – staving off demolition in the process – this is only, as News reporter Jonathan D. Epstein notes, a partial reprieve for the nonprofit organization.
The promises made in 2016 need to be fulfilled. There needs to be more work sharply targeted toward getting Black and low-income mortgage-seekers into homes.
What’s in a name? It's an age-old question, but here are some answers.
Higgins' combination of talents, skills and temperament could work to the advantage not just of Shea's, but the city and region that it enlivens and which relies on its success.
How many “emergencies” can be more important than ensuring the safety of schoolchildren?
"As the war in the Middle East rages, both Muslim and Jewish residents of Western New York say they fear for their safety and, based on protests here and violence elsewhere, not without reason," writes The News' Editorial Board.
This innovative project counts as an effort to close the nourishment gaps that were revealed when Tops Markets on Jefferson Avenue closed after the May 2022 massacre in that store.
As outlined in his decisions on July 6 and July 27, U.S. District Judge Lawrence Vilardo highlighted what he perceives as a systematic failure to fulfill discovery obligations. Now prosecutors find themselves on the defense.
Targeting plastic production is the only way to reduce plastic pollution and New York State Attorney General Letitia James clearly knows this.
Now in its 42nd year, the fund is a crucial avenue for supporting the urgent issues our community faces.
The News Neediest Fund, in its 42nd year, is asking for the community to make donations so children can enjoy toys under Christmas trees and families can serve holiday meals.
Skepticism about Erie County’s new spending on the Sheriff’s Office is hardly surprising if only because, despite new hires, overtime is growing and twice the rate budgeted. Sheriff John Garcia says the problem will soon come under control although expert observers are doubtful.
It's good to have advance warning, and that's what Erie County leaders have, thanks to Comptroller Kevin Hardwick. Like a sign that cautions about a new traffic light ahead, Hardwick has notified the Legislature of fiscal turbulence it is likely to encounter down the road.
These two worthy pieces of legislation – passed by wide margins – should be signed by the governor. In different but equally essential ways, both are aimed at keeping New York healthy.
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Maybe the city should have simply informed those seeking redress of its apparently strict guidelines that make pay-outs for storm damage unlikely. Maybe such guidelines should be publicized so that property owners know what they’re facing before they attempt to seek compensation.
It is essential to examine all aspects of the response to this killer blizzard, of course. But it is also essential for public officials to be able to work collaboratively – together and with other stakeholders – to ensure the public is properly served during future emergencies. If they don't, New Yorkers will surely pay a price.
The city’s yearly plan for such events has been released. It has to be effective on multiple levels and – with some exceptions – it has targeted central problem areas. Whether the strategies it outlines will be enough has yet to be tested, but there are key improvements that should make a difference.
The structural problem was clear: Insufficient oversight appears to have enabled brazen thievery.
The issues remain and, one way or another, will be dealt with.
This distinctive piece of downtown architecture provides accessible and affordable family entertainment for almost seven months a year; it can be conveniently reached via mass transit and a family of four can enjoy a baseball outing with refreshments for less than $100.
If official warnings can help prevent violence, injuries or even death, they’re needed. If students’ safety is at risk, then something needs to be done.
Higgins has never embarrassed his district. He has been simultaneously low key and effective. He has made a difference for Buffalo, most obviously in the development of Canalside.