Commentary
 If police lives already matter and have special legal protections—and black lives, not so much—what is this Blue Lives Matter movement really about? |
Time magazine cover.
Never before in recent American history has such an open representative of the worst aspects of this economy been so entrenched in power. |
 As the daily newspaper, like the city, loses signature voices, what new character—if any—will they develop? |
60th District State Senator Chris Jacobs, a Republican, faces a potentially strong challenge from Democrat Carima El-Behairy—but there are insurgent minor party candidates, too, who might influence the race. Photo by Joed Viera.
A 60th Senate District race is never simple, and no one’s a shoo-in, writes our correspondent. |
 After a scathing review and the firing of its executive director, county lawmakers will debate the future of the Erie County Water Authority. |
 Defending corruption is its own form of corruption. No more favorite sons, no more public relations for elected officials and the Buffalo Niagara ... |
With former Syracuse mayor Stephanie Miner entering the race, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo now faces challenges from the center and the left, in addition to a Republican candidate in the general election. Photo by Diana Robinson.
Trumpism or chaos may triumph if Andrew Cuomo goes, writes columnist Bruce Fisher. |
 This is a tweet posted yesterday by Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel: |