Courtesy of Andrew Sullivan:
As a Jewish American, I am offended by Newt Gingrich’s suggestion that use the name of Córdoba by Muslims is insulting to non-Muslims. The height of Muslim rule the Iberian Peninsula, the rule of the Caliphate of Córdoba, was also the height of Jewish culture in Spain. It was the decline [...]

It’s been more of the same from the Buffalo Sabres so far this offseason.  A few bodies lost, a few medium to-low-impact signings and a lot of quotes from the powers that be about how they like where they stand and filling holes from within is the r…

This Associated Press Report details Chris Kelsay’s shoulder injury on the first day of Buffalo Bills training camp.  Kelsay is out “indefinitely” according to head coach Chan Gailey.
Bills practice notes from day one, as detailed by…

Nearby residents have long suspected that emissions from Tonawanda Coke have literally been poisoning them.
An investigation has revealed, and a 15-count federal indictment has formally alleged, that Tonawanda Coke and its so-called “Environmental Control Manager” violated the Clean Air Act.
…five of these offenses relate to the release of coke oven gas containing [...]

The Buffalo Sabres have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with forward Dennis McCauley.
McCauley, 24, played last year for the San Jose Sharks AHL affiliate in Worcester, Mass. where he appeared in 45 games, scoring 10 goals, four assists for 14 point…

The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation’s Jordan Levy has called a press conference for 2pm today – Friday – to be held at the Buffalo Niagara Partnership.
Since Fridays are traditionally the day on which bad news gets dumped, it’s anyone’s guess as to the content of this press conference.
I have an [...]

Buffalo Sabres forward Tim Kennedy was awarded a one year, $1 million contract today by an arbitrator. Kennedy’s hearing took place July 27 in Toronto. As per the NHL’s Collective Bargaining Agreement, the club is not eligible to walk away from an …

UPDATE: The Flake Amendment was defeated in the House last night 165 – 258. To his credit, Chris Lee voted “Nay”. Now, call and thank him at (202) 225-5265.
Tonight, the House is expected to take up an appropriations bill including $1 million for Buffalo’s Darwin Martin House, which is nearing [...]

Buffalo Bandits Director of Lacrosse Operations Scott Loffler announced the team has re-signed forward Jon Harasym to a two-year contract and defenseman Darryl Gibson to a one-year deal (pending league approval).
Harasym, hailing from Edmonton, Alberta…

Last night, New York State Assembly candidate and Lakeview resident Mike Amodeo officially knocked-on his 4,000th neighbor’s door as part of the community-oriented, grassroots campaign to take back control of state government for the taxpayers of Western New York.
“By taking to the streets and country roads of the 146th district, my campaign seeks to connect [...]

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U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul Jr. and Assistant Attorney General Ignacia S. Moreno, of the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, announced today that a federal grand jury returned an  Indictment charging the Tonawanda Coke Corporation and its Environmental Control Manager, Mark L. Kamholz, 63, of West Seneca, [...]

It was a day of anticipation and emotion for family members of Continental flight 3407 victims, as they waited for their flight safety legislation to pass in the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. Our Ryan Burgess has the latest on what’s inc…

Tonawanda Coke and its Environmental Control Manager have been indicted on federal charges for crimes spanning from 2005 to 2009.

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown kicked off the reconstruction of Porter Avenue Thursday afternoon.

Two Western New York men are hoping to make a big splash in the world of organic fish farming. YNN’s Kevin Jolly talked with the two entrepreneurs about their business plan to start an Eco-friendly fishery right in the City of Buffalo.