The Buffalo News : Opinion

Friday, May 9, 2008

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Center development here
Word from Albany that Gov. David A. Paterson is being advised to end the special focus New York put on this economically challenged region ought to trigger heated protests and concerted action by the leaders of this community. And that action should center on persuading the governor to strengthen state emphasis on upstate recovery, not weaken it.
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Council raises a tempest
The Buffalo Common Council’s ill-conceived measure condemning a local businessman for making what lawmakers called “racially divisive” remarks is a disappointing rejection of free-speech rights. Carl P. Paladino’s comments about School Superintendent James A. Williams may not be defensible, but they are protected.
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Let control board borrow
On the outside, as a nonpolitician with a businessman’s rational eye for evaluating efficiency, Chris Collins thought the Erie County control board would benefit the taxpayers.
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Hire Buffalo Place
With Erie Canal Harbor set to open at the end of the month — at least and at last giving local residents a look at the setting for hoped-for heritage development — the harbor agency has little time to determine who will actually run the place. Fortunately, there’s a logical choice.
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My View

Purchasing a home opens new doors

People have different reasons for buying a house. Some strive for the American Dream and believe in long-term investments. Others think their residence is too small or too big and look for adjustments. As an old proverb says, “Different strokes for different folks.” My husband and I had a reason, too. We needed space for our two cars.

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Another Voice

Deals with mass-mailers, labor unions hurt customers

On Monday, the price of a first-class stamp will rise by a penny. With gas now costing nearly four bucks a gallon, a 42-cent stamp may not sound like much. But while stamp prices climb, the Postal Service keeps offering sweetheart deals to bulk mailers and the postal labor unions.

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Sunday Viewpoints

It’s a rough ride to CAMELOT

“People have been trying to stake a claim to the legacy of President John F. Kennedy ever since that day in Dallas more than 44 years ago. Everyone can pipe down now. It’s all over.” — Neeley Tucker in the Washington Post on “Barack Obama, Camelot’s New Knight.”

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