Commentary
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: |
South District Common Councilman Chris Scanlon has supported Ellicott Development's proposed expansion of WNY Maritime Charter School, despite neighbors's concerns about scale and environmental impacts.
Councilman Christopher Scanlon serves his political contributors, ignores concerns of South Buffalo residents. |
 Putin has invested in Trump, has had his guys pay Trump’s guys, according to Russia expert Tim Snyder’s new book. |
 How a school district was sold on buying an expensive, privacy-invading technology with money that could have equipped kids with laptops. |