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April 29, 2010 / Editorials

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MATT KRUEGER Cheektowaga Editor

• TRUE WARRIOR — In meeting Cheektowaga Central High School freshman Matt Stroud, it was kind of like looking at myself in the mirror. More...

Assembly should follow Senate’s lead, pass property relief now

WILLIAM STACHOWSKI New York State Senator

Too many New York residents are crippled under the heavy burden of property taxes. Seniors are being forced from their homes; young people are leaving the state altogether; and businesses are being scared away. More...

Leandra’s Law passed for good reason

Bee Editorial

For the second straight month in the Town of Cheektowaga, police arrested an intoxicated driver last week who was in violation of Leandra’s Law. More...

Out of the Past

55 Years Ago May 5, 1955 ON STAGE — Elizabeth Freeman had the role of Mrs. Phelps in the Maryvale Theater Group production “The Silver Cord.” Arthur Schaeffer and Albert Benz were portraying the character’s sons. More...

Roberto will challenge status quo with his congressional campaign

DAN MEYER Political Columnist

Citing very strong feelings that many people aired during the recent national debate about health care reform, Leonard Roberto is hoping to harness that emotion and convince people that it is time for change to take place in Washington. More...

Fire training facilities are crucial for everyone’s safety

TIM KENNEDY Erie County Legislature

On Thursday, April 22, the Erie County Legislature approved a resolution that secures funding for Phase 3 of the $5 million capital improvement project to the Fire Training Academy facilities throughout Erie County. More...