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Hear Mayor Brown discuss Leonard Stokes matter
Tuesday, an uncharacteristically emotional Mayor Byron W. Brown told reporters he "did nothing wrong" in the Leonard Stokes matter and insisted he has become the target of "dirty politics." (Updated: 09/09/09 9:22 AM )
Radio transmissions from the Genesee Street fire scene
Listen to 15 minutes of radio transmissions from the scene of the fire that left two Buffalo firefighters dead Aug. 14. The recording waas made by ohionewswire.com. (Updated: 08/25/09 1:23 PM )
Patrick Kane addresses reporters after court appearance today
(Updated: 08/20/09 2:45 PM )
AUDIO: Wilson Superintendent Michael Wendt reacts to coaches' reinstatement
Wilson School Superintendent Michael S. Wendt praised William M. Atlas and Thomas J. Baia during his report to the school board during Tuesday night's meeting. He also called on the media to limit commenting on pending civil cases tied to the alleged hazing case. Listen to his full statement here. (Updated: 07/15/09 11:59 AM )
AUDIO: Maureen Mahar, a Wilson School District staff member, discusses the situation involving two reinstated teachers
Maureen Mahar, a librarian in the Wilson School District, speaks with reporters after Tuesday's School Board meeting in which suspended teachers William M. Atlas and Thomas J. Baia were reinstated to their teaching posts. Mahar said she believes the district should consider taking steps to restore its image. (Updated: 07/15/09 7:38 AM )
AUDIO: The suspended Wilson coaches and their spokesman answer questions from reporters
After prepared statements from William Atlas, Thomas Baia and spokesman Mike Paul, reporters were given the opportunity to ask questions of all three. Listen to the full exchange here. (Updated: 07/08/09 7:17 PM )
AUDIO: Listen to the full comments from suspended Wilson baseball coach Thomas J. Baia
During a press conference today in Wilson, the coaches accused 15 months ago of child endangerment addressed the public for the first time. Thomas J. Baia, the suspended varsity coach, addressed the media after William Atlas. (Updated: 07/08/09 4:01 PM )
AUDIO: Listen to the full comments of suspended Wilson baseball coach William Atlas
During a press conference today in Wilson, the coaches accused 15 months ago of child endangerment addressed the public for the first time. William Atlas, the suspended junior varsity coach, was the first of the two coaches to address the media. (Updated: 07/08/09 3:53 PM )
AUDIO: Listen to the full comments from Mike Paul, spokesman for Wilson coaches
During a press conference today in Wilson, the coaches accused 15 months ago of child endangerment addressed the public for the first time. At the beginning of the press conference, Mike Paul, a spokesman for the coaches who went to college with one of them, spoke to the media. (Updated: 07/08/09 3:41 PM )
AUDIO: Lew-Port School Board President Robert J. Weller speaks with the media after Tuesday's board meeting
Lew-Port School Board President Robert J. Weller spoke with members of the media following Tuesday's board meeting. Weller has come under criticism for forwarding what many consider racist and sexist e-mails to board colleagues. Weller talked with reporters for about five minutes. (Updated: 06/17/09 12:57 AM )
AUDIO: The Rev. Darius Pridgen speaks at the Lewiston-Porter School Board meeting
The Rev. Darius Pridgen, of Buffalo's True Bethel Baptist Church, was invited to speak before the Lewiston-Porter School Board tonight. Pridgen had spoken out after reading a story in The Buffalo News about racist and sexist e-mails forwarded by School Board President Robert J. Weller. Pridgen spoke for about seven minutes. (Updated: 06/16/09 11:23 PM )
Canadian Ambassador Michael Wilson expresses concerns on the "Buy American" policy
Canadian Ambassador Michael Wilson emphasized his country's concerns on the "Buy American" policy. Canadians are troubled by the policy and how it affects the important trade relationship between the two countries. (Updated: 06/15/09 4:02 PM )
Canadian Ambassador Michael Wilson discusses his views on shared border management
Canadian Ambassador Michael Wilson sees possibility, if not flexibility on both sides, for shared border management. The issue is being discussed and considered at the upper levels. (Updated: 06/15/09 3:56 PM )
Canadian Ambassador Michael Wilson voices concern on the ballast water issue
Canada's ambassador, Michael Wilson, discussed the Great Lakes and ballast water, an issue causing Canadians' greatest amount of concern because of New York State regulations and the impact on Canada given the distinction between shipping distances. (Updated: 06/15/09 3:50 PM )
NU students unveil poem in 'Stand Against Racism'
Just after noon on April 3, Niagara University students gathered outside Dunleavy Hall as part of the YWCA's "Stand Against Racism." Tavon Rowe, a freshman from New York City, and Joe Fitzpatrick, a senior from North Tonawanda, recited an untitled poem they wrote for the occasion before the group of about 50 people. (Updated: 05/20/09 4:52 PM )