The Erie County Legislature holds its first session of 2012 at 2:00 Thursday afternoon. WNYMedia’s Marc Odien will be on hand with the play-by-play of what should be an interesting day, including the naming of a new chairperson. Refresh to Update: @HeyRaChaCha: What a …
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EC Leg Opens 2012 Season
on Thursday, January 5th, 2012
ComedySportz Buffalo
on Thursday, January 5th, 2012
Blue Cheezes vs. Red Hot Wingz Friday, January 6, 2012 • 8:00 PM at ComedySportz Arena | $5 – $10 Adults – $10 Students/Seniors/Military – $8 Children Under 12 – $5 more info-buffalocsz.com
Here’s a Switch: Some Answers on Local Media News
on Thursday, January 5th, 2012
It’s time to catch up on the news that quickly hit after being out of town for a week. The big local media news includes the Buffalo Bills switching radio stations, 103.3 talkers Ted Shredd and Tom Ragan switching time slots, anchor-reporter Melissa Holmes switching TV stations and MSG asking Buffalo Sabres fans to switch [...]
Sending Out An (NY)SOS
on Thursday, January 5th, 2012
The Buffalo Billions!
Do Local Governments Need A Bolder Approach?
on Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
Carl Stenberg, professor of public administration and government at the School of Government, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, reviewed 246 stories summarized in the International City County Manager Associations News Briefings from April 2009 to April 2011. Stenberg’s review provides an interesting look …
Senator Kennedy Applauds $1 Billion Commitment to WNY
on Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
Praises Governor Cuomo for his Determined Efforts to Grow our Regional and Statewide Economy, as Outlined in State of the State Address
ALBANY, N.Y. – Senator Timothy M. Kennedy, D-58th District, applauded the $1 billion investment in Western New Yor…
City of Good Neighbors, City of New Neighbors: Redux
on Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
Note: Regular visitors to the site will recall seeing this post back in August of last year. My plan had been to launch the series that summer and post stories on a regular basis throughout the fall. Unfortunately, my best intentions and carefully laid plans …
Education Commissioner Suspends Buffalo Funding
on Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. announced that he has suspended School Improvement Grant (SIG) funding for all 10 SIG school districts in the State, including Buffalo. “The deadline is real; the funding is suspended,” King said. “The good news is that six districts …
Governor Cuomo Announces $1 Billion For Buffalo
on Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
The following is a statement from Congresswoman Kathy Hochul following Governor Andrew Cuomo’s announcement that he will be directing $1 billion in economic development to the Buffalo region:
“This is incredible news for the Buffalo-Niagara region …
Bills Move to WGR 550
on Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
The Buffalo Bills have announced a new radio partner for the 2012 season and beyond. Entercom-owned WGR Sports Radio 550 will carry the games starting with August’s preseason. The Bills will also be heard on Entercom’s WCMF (96.5 FM) and WROC (950 AM) in Rochester …
Melissa Holmes Switching Buffalo Stations
on Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
It is Melissa for Marissa at Channel 2. Anchor Melissa Holmes is leaving Channel 4 to become the 10 p.m. weekday anchor and a reporter at Channel 2, industry sources confirmed today. Holmes (see left) will be replacing Marissa Bailey, who stilltalkintv reported last month is leaving Channel 2 sometime this month to look for work in [...]
State of the State
on Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
Andrew M. Cuomo began his second year as governor Wednesday with his second annual State of the State address. The big news was one billion dollars in economic development funding slated to come to the Buffalo area. State officials said that the money will be …
How To Be An Effective Elected Official
on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
Recently I wrote a post about the seven habits that unsuccessful elected officials have in common. Today I am writing about what makes one an effective elected official. To Be An Effective Elected Official, You Must Focus On Big Ideas! In a previous position as …
Top Three Lines: Buffalo Sabres 4, Edmonton Oilers 3
on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
1) The Sabres won by seizing the control young Edmonton laid for the taking after Buffalo took a 3-2 lead and credit Drew Stafford for being everything the Sabres thought he became last year… at least for a night. 2) Thomas Vanek is having such a good season that he could’ve been a star on [...]
WNY Urges USPS to Reverse Course; Petition in Opposition to Closure Proposals Sent to Postmaster General
on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
William Street and Lackawanna Post Offices face potential closure under U.S. Postal Service plan.
USPS holding public meeting Wednesday regarding the future of the William Street facility.
BUFFALO, N.Y. – About 800 Western New Yorkers joined State Se…