- Center development here
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- 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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More Opinion
- Purchasing a home opens new doors
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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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My View
- 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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Another Voice
- It’s a rough ride to CAMELOT
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“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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Sunday Viewpoints
Everybody's Column
- Clinton, Obama need to focus on poverty
- Returning war veterans need community support
- City sent wrong message to students at Canisius
- Toughen requirements for School Board seat
- Kennedy, Obama have very little in common
- Mentally ill people don’t belong in jail
- Too much government and not enough reform
- U. N. nuclear watchdog has mixed-up priorities
- Kmiec cares deeply for Buffalo Diocese
- Economic pain forces consumers to change
- News should sell paper at intersections daily
- Rebates won’t go far amid escalating prices
- Public employees don’t create overtime; management does
- Assemble a dream team to find alternative fuels
- It’s wonderful to provide ‘Honor Flight’ for veterans
- Golombek right to pursue quality-of-life issues in city
- Restore liberty pole to Erie Canal Harbor
- Wright is a red herring in primary campaign
- Don’t vote for anyone who condones torture
- Wicks Law raises costs, it needs to be abolished
