You won’t read this anywhere else, because…well, I don’t know why.  I think it’s somewhat important because it was a major issue during 2009 and the recent Sheriff’s campaign.
Marc Odien explains that the Commission of Corrections won a court battle to ensure that inmates get assessed for safety risks, get hygenic supplies, and have clean [...]

Hack #1 (Tim Howard) and hack #2 (Brian Doyle) of the Erie County Sheriff’s Department  once again deflected the blame for the mess they created in the Erie County jail system by firing and suspending a bunch of other people:
A sergeant and two deputies at the Erie County Holding Center have been fired for their [...]

Thanks to Brad Mazon of Niagara Popcorn for taking the time to do an interview with me about his business and why he moved into the Broadway Market…great interview.
Niagara Popcorn officially opens for biz this coming Saturday!
Check Niagara Popcorn’s website out by clicking here and be sure to stop in and say hi to them [...]

To the surprise of roughly no one, the first thing the Buffalo Bills did organizationally when free agency started was set out to upgrade their offensive line. The philosophy was astute as the Bills offensive line was anemic in 2009 and did themselves no favors with the rash of injuries the unit suffered.
Wade Smith was [...]

April 14, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.

Former Congressman Eric Massa is speaking out, trying to defend his reputation and rebut allegations that he sexually harassed a staffer. Appearing on Fox News Tuesday, Massa said that he groped a staffer but denies it was sexual.

by Ryan

Episode 3 of RoostCast is available for download here, or you can listen to it below.
Download audio file (RoostCast_-Episode-3.mp3)
In addition to Rich and Ryan’s snarky musings, Episode 3 of RoostCast features the following music:
“Time is Running Out” – Muse
“L’Via L’Viaquez” – The Mars Volta
“9x’s Outta 10″ – DJ Quik and Kurupt
“Malibu” – Jaguar

How soon before we always surround the word “suicide” with quotation marks when referring to the Erie County jail system?

The rising temperatures will fuel a price increase at the pumps.
Several industry analysts believe gas prices will top the $3 mark this spring. The national average is currently $2.76.

The acting superintendent of the New York State Police is retiring. Pedro Perez made the announcement Tuesday.
Perez is a 28 year veteran of the force.

County Clerk Kathy Hochul is now urging residents to voice their opposition to the fees. You can do that by visiting the Erie County Clerk’s website at www.erie.gov/clerk.

HT Elizabeth Benjamin at Daily Politics

The families of victims of the Flight 3407 crash are furious with a Tennessee senator and they plan to let him know about it in person.

Prisoners rights advocates are weighing in on the latest developments at the Erie County Holding Center.

New York Gov. David Paterson is pressing a state spending cap on a reluctant Legislature and pushing back against his lieutenant governor’s reported plan to borrow billions over several years to escape a fiscal crisis.