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April 12, 2012 / Editorials

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MATT KRUEGER
Cheektowaga Editor

GET IN THE RING — Ten years ago this week, I found myself walking into the University at Buffalo’s Alumni Arena, feeling important as I took my spot on press row. More...

Remembering Dad and the tie that binds

THOMAS MAZUR
Erie County Legislator

For me, every holiday season stirs up a lot of memories. Not all the memories are pleasant, but the fact that they surface after so many years is quite remarkable. More...

Volunteer firefighters deserve tuition breaks for education

TERRENCE McCRACKEN
Erie County Legislator

At last week’s regular session, I joined the Erie County Legislature in unanimously approving a measure that will allow volunteer firefighters to take advantage of a tuition-free program to attend Erie Community College. More...

Little-known program promises big economic impact

What looks like one of the greatest gifts ever presented to the Western New York economy on the surface, appears to be transparent. More...

It’s never too early to start padding your obituary

DAVID F. SHERMAN
Managing Editor

The above headline was taken from a collection of Facebook posts about the distinguished looking gentleman who appears in broadcast commercials for Dos Equis beer. More...

First 100 days in office marked by progress

MARK POLONCARZ
Erie County Executive

I n electing me as your Erie County executive, you rejected the idea that government is a business and therefore should be run like one. More...