The Buffalo News

Inside the News

At The News, we talk about the hot stories of the day just like our readers do. With this blog, the newsroom staff and our readers can share their perspectives and comments on the most compelling story of the day.

Matters of Opinion

On this blog, editorial page editor Mike Vogel, deputy editorial page editor Kevin Walter and writers Dawn Marie Bracely and George Pyle will offer some personal observations as well as group ones. Editorial cartoonist Adam Zyglis and Viewpoints editor Carol Feind... who handles letters to the editor and My View columns as well... will also chime in.

MoneySmart

How to save money is a question on every mind these days. And, while Western New Yorkers are huge coupon users, there are many other ways to stretch your paycheck. Reporter Samantha Maziarz Christmann, who writes the Discount Diva column in the Monday MoneySmart section, will share money-saving advice on this blog.

Niagara Views

Niagara County knows how to grab the spotlight, sometimes for good reason, sometimes for bad. It plays home to 10 waterfront communities, a fruit-growing region with few rivals and one of the world's great wonders. But economic misfortune, hazardous waste and bare-knuckle politics also color its landscape. There's a lot to talk about here, and The News Niagara staff wants you to be part of the conversation.

Outrages & Insights

Buffalo News investigative reporter James Heaney expands on his work focused on the incompetence, dysfunction and self-interest that plague the regional economy and local and state government. In addition to tackling problems, Heaney explores solutions, including the potential of green economic development.

Politics Now

When the press conferences conclude and the microphones are turned off, politicians in Albany, Washington, D.C., and Buffalo City Hall start doing "the people's work." That's also when our political and government reporters -- Robert J. McCarthy, Tom Precious and Douglas Turner -- work to uncover what decisions are made behind the closed doors of government. Join the discussion as these veteran reporters share their observations from inside the world of politics.

Strictly Business

Got a question about your investment portfolio? Wondering about the strength of the local business community? Have something to say about the stock market? Business Editor Grove Potter and his team of reporters will lead the discussion about money, business and personal finance, and how they affect you.

Sully on Sports

Jerry Sullivan, The News' Senior Sports Columnist, is a man of many opinions and he shares them here. Agree with him or not, Sullivan's take on the latest sports news is bound to be interesting.

BillBoard

Some say there are two seasons in Buffalo, football season and waiting for football season. Bills beat writers Mark Gaughan and Allen Wilson offer background and perspective inside the Bills and the NFL.

Sabres Edge

The Sabres are the talk of the town and much of that talk will be here. Sabres beat writers John Vogl and Mike Harrington get you behind the scenes, and columnists Bucky Gleason provides perspective with frequent postings on the team and the league.

Prep Talk

From Friday night football to Tuesday afternoon soccer, WNY high schoolers keep busy with sports. This is the spot to talk about their issues and accomplishments. Reporters Keith McShea and Mary Jo Monnin get the discussion started.

Inside Pitch

If you are a baseball fan, the only thing better than watching a game is talking about it. And there will be lots of talk here, from the Yankees to the Bisons and around the majors. Mike Harrington provides the background and commentary.

Campus Watch

College sports... on the gridiron, the hardcourt or the ice rink... make up the menu for this entry. Reporters Rodney McKissic, Bob DiCesare and Amy Moritz keep the commentary going on the national and local scenes.

Fantasy Fix

Play 'em or sit 'em? Who's hurt and how bad? Time for a trade or time to stand pat? These and other issues keep fantasy owners up at night, but now there's help. You can stay updated with Jay Skurski's latest information and analysis here.

Journey to the Finish Line

There are runners. There are swimmers. There are cyclists. And then there are triathletes, who combine the best - or worst! - of three worlds. Buffalo News sports reporter Amy Moritz has trained for and competed in a triathlon. Her blog is a journal of her continuing quest.

Sports, Ink

This blog provides information and discussion from a variety of News sports staffers. Topics include auto racing, golf, horse racing, running, the Bandits and whatever else comes to mind.

On track for Vancouver

Steve Mesler, a 1996 City Honors School graduate, is a member of the American four-man bobsled team USA 1 -- better known as Team Night Train – and the goal is winning Olympic gold. Follow Mesler all the way to Vancouver , the site of the 2010 Winter Games.

Gleason at the Games

Buffalo News columnist Bucky Gleason is at the Vancouver Games from the opening to the closing ceremonies. All the stories, all the drama, all the angles. Gleason provides gold-medal coverage around the clock.

ArtsBeat

Buffalo is known for its thriving arts community and the writers who keep close tabs on the fine arts - Colin Dabkowski, Mary Kunz Goldman, Jeff Simon and R.D. Pohl - will share their insight of what's happening on local stages, in the art galleries, at the concert halls and in the publishing houses.

Hungry for More

Hungry for More opens a window into the world of food in Western New York and beyond. What should we eat? Where can we find a special dish? How does food become more than just fuel? News food writer Andrew Z. Galarneau offers notes on events, readings, recipes and dishes to whet your appetite for exploration.

Miers on Music

Jeff Miers has been The Buffalo News' Pop Music Critic since 2001. Prior to that date, he served as editor in chief of one alternative news weekly, and music editor of another.

Miers has been a musician for 25 years, writing, recording, performing and touring with a rock band throughout the '90s, and occasionally performing with various ensembles since coming to The News.

PopStand

Stay on top of entertainment news, celebrity couples, fashion, ''American Idol'' and the rest of the highs and lows in the world of pop culture. News staffers Anne Neville and David Valenzuela will lead the discussion.

Susan Martin From the Home Front

Home & Style Editor Susan Martin has been helping Western New Yorkers with decorating, entertaining, organizing, fashion, gardening, and just about anything else related to the home. For the last five years, she has also written the popular "From the Home Front" column, which appears in the Home & Style section every Friday. Her blog touches on all of this, and more. Martin lives in the suburbs with her husband, young daughter, two cats and a dog.

Talkin' TV

Everyone watches TV. Alan Pergament watches TV for a living... and has been reviewing shows for 25 years. If you have favorite shows or can't stand something you saw last night and want to talk about it, check in here with Pergament and our other television experts, TV Topics editor Toni Ruberto and television columnist Jeff Simon.