Local Scouts don’t foresee major changes for members

Published: 05/24/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/24/2013 6:44 pm

Gridlock at the Peace Bridge, as tension rises

Published: 05/24/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/24/2013 1:42 pm

Erie County Democratic Committee endorses Byron Brown

Published: 05/24/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/24/2013 7:23 am

Senate GOP bill opens way for another casino in WNY

Published: 05/23/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/23/2013 9:52 pm

Chautauqua County lawmakers target state bill that would impact bed tax

By Susan Chiappone

NEWS CHAUTAUQUA CORRESPONDENT

Published: 05/23/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/23/2013 8:58 pm

Olean voters approve school budget

By Chris Chapman

cattaraugus correspondent

Published: 05/23/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/23/2013 8:34 pm

Legislature approves residency rule for new Erie County workers

Published: 05/23/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/23/2013 5:49 pm

Cuomo proposes tax breaks for businesses linked to SUNY campuses

Published: 05/22/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/22/2013 2:17 pm

Niagara County Legislature invites Bills to consider moving to Falls

Published: 05/21/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/21/2013 10:26 pm

Live results: The latest on today’s school elections

Published: 05/21/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/21/2013 9:34 pm

Cuomo reaches deal giving North Country tribe exclusive casino rights

Published: 05/21/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/21/2013 1:53 pm

Voters in WNY school districts to have their say today

Published: 05/20/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/21/2013 1:17 pm

Silver offers reforms in wake of Lopez cover-up as Kearns calls for speaker’s ouster

Published: 05/20/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/20/2013 6:00 pm

Cuomo says Silver should stay as speaker

Published: 05/20/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/20/2013 4:07 pm

Last week in Congress / How our representatives voted

Published: 05/20/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/20/2013 7:48 am

Embattled Assemblyman Lopez announces resignation

By Michael Gormley

Associated Press

Published: 05/18/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/18/2013 8:47 pm

NY Assemblyman accused of sex harassment will resign before uncertain expulsion effort begins

Tax woes trouble 3 School Board candidates in Falls

Published: 05/18/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/18/2013 7:26 am

Ryan raises the stakes in dispute over gun law

Published: 05/17/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/18/2013 1:35 am

Entire Lockport Council running for re-election

Published: 05/17/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/17/2013 9:12 pm

Niagara expected to extend 8 percent sales tax

Published: 05/17/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/17/2013 9:11 pm

GOP senators on committee target three labor nominees from Buffalo

Published: 05/17/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/17/2013 11:27 am

Bipartisan group in House reaches deal on immigration

By Erica Werner

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Published: 05/17/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/17/2013 3:04 am

House immigration group reaches an agreement in principle on sweeping legislation

Sheriff Howard on SAFE Act: ‘I won’t enforce it’

Published: 05/16/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/17/2013 12:40 pm

Silver to begin process of trying to remove Lopez from Assembly

Published: 05/16/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/17/2013 2:27 am

Cuomo raises possibility that Seneca casinos could close in 3 years

Published: 05/16/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/16/2013 1:22 pm

Confirmation of Buffalo native as Labor Secretary moves forward

Published: 05/16/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/16/2013 10:20 am

Ross, Lockport funeral director, to be appointed coroner

Published: 05/15/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/15/2013 10:12 pm

Border fee study hits dead end in House committee

Published: 05/15/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/15/2013 2:57 pm

Two reports criticize Silver’s handling of sex harassment complaints

Published: 05/15/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/15/2013 1:14 pm

Cuomo proposes panel of experts to go into localities with ideas, possibly aid

Published: 05/14/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/14/2013 10:24 pm

Letter tries to ease Peace Bridge fallout

Published: 05/14/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/14/2013 8:51 pm

Brown gains Independence nod for re-election

Published: 05/14/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/14/2013 3:23 pm

Schumer urges VA to speed notification of patients

Published: 05/14/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/14/2013 8:22 am

Independent Democrats push campaign finance reform in wake of scandals

Published: 05/13/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/13/2013 10:41 pm

Batavia school budget would hike taxes 2 percent

By Bill Brown

GENESEE CORRESPONDENT

Published: 05/13/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/13/2013 7:32 pm

State attorney general prepared to unveil bill to regulate charities

Published: 05/12/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/12/2013 11:10 pm

After gastric surgery, congressman is Reed thin

Published: 05/12/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/12/2013 9:01 pm

Four seeking appointment as Niagara County coroner

Published: 05/12/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/12/2013 6:55 pm

Legislature candidates in Falls already digging in

Published: 05/11/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/11/2013 11:31 pm

Democratic chairman wants Brown to get endorsement for third term

Published: 05/10/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/10/2013 9:06 am

Cuomo gives ultimatum on casino funds

Published: 05/09/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/10/2013 7:52 pm

McCracken won’t seek re-election to County Legislature

Published: 05/09/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/09/2013 8:04 pm

Critics attack health insurance tax

Published: 05/09/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/09/2013 7:23 pm

Tolbert, former FBI chief, to announce Buffalo mayoral bid

Published: 05/08/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/08/2013 2:35 pm

Cuomo says nothing has been done to resolve Peace Bridge impasse

Published: 05/08/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/08/2013 1:08 pm

Three incumbents, three newcomers win School Board seats

Published: 05/07/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/07/2013 10:38 pm

Live results beginning at 9 p.m.: Buffalo School Board elections

Published: 05/07/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/07/2013 8:40 pm

Write-in votes won’t be known until May 15

Published: 05/07/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/07/2013 1:04 pm

Voter interest highest in Park District where Paladino is running

Published: 05/07/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/07/2013 11:56 am

Confusion aside, today is day to put schools first

Published: 05/06/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/06/2013 11:52 pm

East District: Write-in candidate joins race

Published: 05/06/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/06/2013 6:39 am

NYSUT draws suspicion as illegal mail muddles School Board elections

Published: 05/05/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/06/2013 6:54 am

Will voters stake their claim to Buffalo school leadership?

Published: 05/04/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/05/2013 2:11 pm

CSEA rejects Erie County contract for third time

Published: 05/03/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/03/2013 11:49 am

East District: With incumbent gone, no contest

Published: 05/03/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/03/2013 2:44 am

Harris-Tigg emphasizes need for focus on classroom

Published: 05/03/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/03/2013 2:38 am

Unions back off denials of nasty School Board mailers

Published: 05/02/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/03/2013 12:01 am

Comptroller, administration spar over sales tax forecast

Published: 05/02/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/02/2013 11:49 pm

James Sampson has a history of service

Published: 05/02/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/02/2013 10:14 am

Veteran Hernandez says experience counts

Published: 05/02/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/02/2013 9:52 am

West District: Write-in votes to tell the tale on Tuesday

Published: 05/02/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/02/2013 12:37 am

Judge keeps Hernandez off School Board ballot

Published: 05/01/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/01/2013 5:19 pm

Park District candidates have different agendas

Published: 05/01/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/01/2013 6:37 am

Harris believes he can overcome divisiveness

Published: 05/01/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/01/2013 12:09 am

Overtime costs jump 11% at state agencies, comptroller reports

Published: 04/30/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/01/2013 7:23 am

Candidates point to ties to Buffalo schools

Published: 04/30/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/01/2013 12:14 am

Paladino wants new school chief hired

Published: 04/30/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 05/01/2013 12:09 am

Overtime costs rise sharply at state agencies

Published: 04/30/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/30/2013 8:28 pm

Spirit of ‘deliverance’ propels McIntyre’s bid for change on Buffalo School Board

Published: 04/30/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/30/2013 2:45 pm

Central District incumbent says Buffalo schools are headed in the right direction

Published: 04/30/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/30/2013 10:51 am

Prifle of Central District incumbent Mary Ruth Kapsiiak

Lancaster trustee defends vote to hire close friend

Published: 04/30/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/30/2013 10:30 am

Burd seeks Village Board seat in Kenmore

Published: 04/29/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/29/2013 11:49 pm

Cuomo: No White House run, regardless of what Clinton decides

Published: 04/29/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/29/2013 8:14 pm

Edwards’ withdrawal shakes up fall campaign plans in Chautauqua

Published: 04/29/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/29/2013 7:27 pm

North District candidates focus on student conduct, wellness, parents

Published: 04/29/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/29/2013 10:49 am

Descriptor box for the North District city school board election to run Monday with profile stories and map.

Cuomo: Hillary can have it

Published: 04/29/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/29/2013 8:37 am

Counting on new workers as immigration debate brews

Published: 04/28/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/28/2013 11:53 pm

North District incumbent McCarthy says his record speaks for itself

Published: 04/28/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/28/2013 11:42 pm

In North District, Mistretta is working to expand parental involvement

Published: 04/28/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/28/2013 11:42 pm

In North District, retired educator Gillick urges shift on discipline

Published: 04/28/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/28/2013 11:41 pm

Cuomo’s numbers are on a downward slide with upstate voters

Published: 04/27/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/30/2013 11:52 am

Grisanti, Ryan seek to disband Peace Bridge Authority

Published: 04/27/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/28/2013 1:31 pm

Rumore will push to rescind approval of evaluation agreement

Published: 04/26/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/26/2013 11:29 pm

Schumer, McCain overcome partisan swamp to forge immigration bill

Published: 04/25/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/26/2013 12:48 am

Coalition wants public funding of state elections

Published: 04/25/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/25/2013 11:02 am

Collins introduces bill targeting health care law

Published: 04/25/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/25/2013 1:02 am

Norris resigns as chairman of Niagara County GOP

Published: 04/24/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/25/2013 1:46 am

Olean mayor named to state conference nominating committee

Published: 04/24/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/24/2013 8:17 am

Srock challenges Godfrey for legislature seat

Published: 04/23/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/23/2013 7:46 am

Cuomo’s opaque style leaves public in the dark

Published: 04/20/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/21/2013 10:14 am

Postmaster reaffirms pledge on William Street transfer timeline

Published: 04/19/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/20/2013 2:58 pm

Cattaraugus County GOP wary of early voting

By Chris Chapman

cattaraugus correspondent

Published: 04/19/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/19/2013 5:06 pm

Perez firm under grilling from GOP senators on labor panel

Published: 04/18/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/18/2013 11:56 pm

Budget cuts won’t stop safety rules from taking effect, FAA chief says

Published: 04/17/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/17/2013 11:49 pm

Pilozzi seeking another term as Tonawanda mayor

Published: 04/17/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/17/2013 8:28 pm

Assembly Democrats propose changes for campaign finance

Published: 04/17/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/17/2013 2:10 am

Republicans issue scathing report on labor secretary nominee

Published: 04/17/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/17/2013 12:13 am

Investment loss lowers Cuomo’s income to $187,499

Published: 04/16/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/16/2013 8:49 am

Amherst man gets his guns back

Published: 04/15/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/16/2013 12:47 am

Democratic Lawyers Council taps Housh as vice president

Published: 04/15/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/15/2013 7:43 am

‘Listen to folks’ is top priority for Robertson in bid to unseat Reed

Published: 04/11/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/11/2013 8:18 pm

Few love Obama’s 2014 budget

Published: 04/10/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/11/2013 2:17 am

Cuomo criticizes Washington’s compromise on gun control

Published: 04/10/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/10/2013 9:05 pm

Cuomo calling for tougher corruption penalties

Published: 04/10/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/10/2013 1:55 am

Text message clouds sheriff’s candidate’s announcement

Published: 04/09/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/09/2013 9:39 pm

Coup against Silver? Cuomo’s the one feeling the heat

Published: 04/08/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/09/2013 12:59 am

Cuomo administration: Gov. not trying to take out Silver

Published: 04/08/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/08/2013 12:21 pm

Activists push for New York State election reform

Published: 04/07/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/08/2013 8:50 am

Watchdogs critical of ‘gimmicks’ in state budget

Published: 04/07/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/08/2013 8:49 am

Sequester cuts hamstring Buffalo’s federal courts

Published: 04/07/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/08/2013 7:13 am

Buffalo School Board candidate turns down city job

Published: 04/07/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/08/2013 6:20 am

Hoyt plugs budget to skeptical Olean audience

By Chris Chapman

cattaraugus correspondent

Published: 04/05/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/05/2013 12:26 am

Thruway Authority cuts more than 200 jobs

Published: 04/03/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/03/2013 9:23 pm

High rank in State Senate brings power that is often corrupting

Published: 04/02/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/03/2013 6:24 am

Governor ‘very serious’ about state casino in the Falls

Published: 04/02/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/03/2013 1:11 am

Water Authority hires include three with political ties

Published: 04/02/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/02/2013 9:03 pm

Clean Air Coalition targets campaign laws in Tonawanda protest

Published: 04/02/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/02/2013 7:58 pm

Cuomo champions newly signed budget during Western New York visit

Published: 04/02/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/02/2013 12:35 pm

Queens Senate Democrat busted in corruption case

Published: 04/02/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/02/2013 10:08 am

Ex-Buffalo FBI chief Tolbert ready to enter mayoral race

Published: 04/02/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/02/2013 6:48 am

Tax break, subsidizing minimum-wage hike more costly than estimated

Published: 04/01/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/02/2013 1:07 am

Last week in Congress / How our representatives voted

Published: 04/01/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 04/01/2013 7:59 am

Politics Now: McCarthy on potential County Legislature races

Published: 03/29/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/29/2013 4:19 pm

Assembly moves quickly toward budget passage

Published: 03/28/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/29/2013 12:02 am

Video: New option emerges at Supreme Court to overturn DOMA

Published: 03/27/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/27/2013 9:02 pm

New, stricter medical marijuana bill introduced

Published: 03/27/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/27/2013 11:03 am

Video: Zremski on the steps of Supreme Court

Published: 03/26/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/26/2013 2:46 pm

Business Partnership backs Brown for mayor

Published: 03/26/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/26/2013 1:00 pm

Partnership endroses Mayor Brown

State Senate passes law named in honor of Alix Rice

Published: 03/26/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/26/2013 12:56 am

Partnership, business groups upset over state budget

Published: 03/25/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/26/2013 9:42 am

Business groups criticize pending state budget

Published: 03/25/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/25/2013 1:39 pm

As Supreme Court ponders gay marriage, it’s personal in Buffalo

Published: 03/25/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/25/2013 12:05 am

Buffalo mayor touts progress, will seek new office term

Published: 03/23/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/23/2013 11:15 pm

Buffalo mayor cites economic development as the centerpiece of his campaign.

Critics see state ‘tax rebate’ as a political gimmick

Published: 03/23/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/23/2013 11:01 pm

New mayors take the reins in Wilson, Barker

By Teresa Sharp

News Correspondent

Published: 03/23/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/23/2013 9:42 pm

Published: 03/23/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/23/2013 8:13 pm

Politics Now: Is Gov. Andrew Cuomo Vulnerable?

Published: 03/22/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/22/2013 5:41 pm

City Council meeting time change sparks outcry

Published: 03/22/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/22/2013 12:03 am

Niagara Falls City Council is moving its meeting times, and the public is not happy.

State budget in a holding pattern with lawmakers due back Saturday

Published: 03/22/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/22/2013 12:01 am

Amherst’s Anderson to challenge Loughran for County Legislature seat

Published: 03/21/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/22/2013 9:01 am

Amherst highway superintendent will change Democratic incumbent for County Legislature.

Skelos opposes movie industry exemption from gun law

Published: 03/21/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/22/2013 7:44 am

NRA group files suit here against state gun law

Published: 03/21/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/21/2013 1:41 pm

New UB center getting state funding boost

Published: 03/21/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/21/2013 12:12 pm

Cuomo, lawmakers reach accord on 2013 state budget

Published: 03/21/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/21/2013 2:46 am

Cuomo now backs allowing 10-bullet gun clips

Published: 03/20/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/21/2013 2:35 am

First major budget bill heads to printer

Published: 03/20/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/20/2013 4:56 pm

Brown plans to announce re-election bid Saturday

Published: 03/20/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/20/2013 1:25 pm

Brown to announce Saturday

Cordia’s write-in campaign succeeds in election for Farnham village trustee

By Barbara O’Brien

News Staff Reporter

Published: 03/19/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/20/2013 2:27 pm

Village election results

Harmon, Kelly win election to Silver Creek Village Board

Published: 03/19/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/19/2013 10:56 pm

Smith issue continues to roil Niagara Legislature

Published: 03/19/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/19/2013 9:26 pm

Zydel seeks to replace Mazur in County Legislature

Published: 03/19/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/19/2013 8:58 pm

Rick Zydel announces candidacy for EC Leg., Dist. 7

Checks coming in the mail via state budget

Published: 03/19/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/19/2013 5:02 pm

Minimum wage deal gives tax breaks for employers with teen workers

Published: 03/19/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/19/2013 2:58 pm

Few doubt Poloncarz’s work ethic, but many fault his approach to politics

Published: 03/19/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/19/2013 9:32 am

On Twitter, Poloncarz shares his ‘Mark from Lackawanna’ side

Published: 03/19/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/19/2013 1:03 am

Survey Results: County Executive Poloncarz earns a C+

Published: 03/18/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/19/2013 9:10 am

Rating the leadership of County Executive Mark Poloncarz

Published: 03/18/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/19/2013 1:02 am

State lawmakers edge closer to deal on budget, minimum wage

Published: 03/18/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/18/2013 9:44 pm

Reed goes bipartisan, much to tea party’s concern

Published: 03/18/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/18/2013 9:02 pm

Byron Brown is seen as competent mayor, but one who lacks big-picture vision.

Published: 03/17/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/18/2013 9:28 am

Buffalo Niagara region’s most and least effective leaders

Published: 03/17/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/18/2013 9:01 am

GOP wants ‘training wage’ as part of budget deal

Published: 03/17/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/17/2013 4:26 pm

How the News’ survey was done

Published: 03/17/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/16/2013 10:33 pm

Survey respondents identify leaders beyond the News’ 25

Published: 03/17/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/16/2013 10:32 pm

Niagara County looks to polls as village elections play out

By Teresa Sharp

Niagara Correspondent

Published: 03/16/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/16/2013 11:13 pm

Lancaster political party faces trustee’s challenge

Published: 03/16/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/16/2013 5:23 pm

Six vie for three seats on Alden Village Board

Published: 03/16/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/16/2013 4:43 pm

Three vie for two Depew board seats

Published: 03/16/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/16/2013 4:35 pm

Paladino takes aim at Ranzenhofer for refusing to stand up to Skelos

Published: 03/15/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/15/2013 11:43 pm

Critic of Bills’ lease faces pot charge

Published: 03/15/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/15/2013 10:59 pm

Political season kicks off at Irish Center luncheon

Published: 03/15/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/15/2013 5:24 pm

Falls air base will lose two planes, not four

Published: 03/15/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/15/2013 7:14 am

Victims of military sexual assault tell senators about need for justice

Published: 03/14/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/14/2013 8:47 am

Furloughs set for 280 at Falls base

Published: 03/14/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/14/2013 12:56 am

Buffalo police union president resigns amid scandal

Published: 03/13/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/14/2013 8:41 am

Political charges fly over Smith’s departure

Published: 03/13/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/13/2013 2:50 am

Budget plan moves State Senate closer to minimum-wage hike

Published: 03/11/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/12/2013 1:56 am

Cuomo slipping with voters as he tilts left

Published: 03/11/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/11/2013 1:03 pm

‘$100,000 Club’ gets comptroller’s scrutiny as 18% of county workforce qualified in 2012

Published: 03/10/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/10/2013 11:31 pm

Snyder native in line to be U.S. labor secretary

Published: 03/10/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/10/2013 2:39 pm

GOP charges that timing of Smith’s departure is tied to health insurance

Published: 03/09/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/09/2013 11:06 pm

State to provide most road funding by month’s end

Published: 03/08/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/09/2013 12:12 am

Upstaters souring on Cuomo’s job performance

Published: 03/07/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/07/2013 4:12 pm

Albany-area town admits error in giving State Sen. Young a tax break

Published: 03/07/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/07/2013 10:45 am

Senators reach bipartisan deal on gun-trafficking bill

Published: 03/05/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/05/2013 12:29 am

Tolbert called ready to challenge mayor in Democratic primary

Published: 03/04/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/05/2013 12:34 am

Skelos says GOP will look to change state gun law, cites ammo limit

Published: 03/04/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/04/2013 12:42 pm

Enemies in high places – Paladino vs. Higgins

Published: 03/04/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/04/2013 6:14 am

Sequestration cuts go into effect, have little local impact

Published: 03/02/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/02/2013 12:13 am

After the roar of gun rally, time to reload on best way to fight tough new law

Published: 02/28/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/01/2013 7:51 pm

House renews Violence Against Women Act, including controversial provisions

Published: 02/28/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 03/01/2013 1:09 pm

Gun rights demonstrators descend on Albany

Published: 02/28/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/28/2013 2:46 pm

Paladino will run for Buffalo Board of Education

Published: 02/28/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/28/2013 1:13 am

Busloads of Albany-bound WNYers take aim against gun law

Published: 02/27/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/28/2013 1:26 am

Vote set on domestic abuse bill

Published: 02/27/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/27/2013 12:28 pm

Bill seeks to protect children on slopes

Published: 02/26/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/27/2013 1:29 am

Budget mess delays flight simulator project at Falls air base

Published: 02/26/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/26/2013 10:53 pm

Morton mulls a Legislature run

Published: 02/26/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/26/2013 1:38 am

Sequester seen impacting border, Buffalo schools and poor

Published: 02/25/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/26/2013 12:40 am

No relief for pain in pot reform

Published: 02/24/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/24/2013 7:53 pm

Legislature calls on state to amend law on housing allowances

Published: 02/23/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/23/2013 11:08 pm

City activists support gun-control law

Published: 02/22/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/23/2013 10:10 am

How did legislators vote on anti-SAFE Act bill?

Published: 02/22/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/22/2013 10:53 pm

Sudanese pardon of accomplice stirs outrage in Granville murder case

Published: 02/21/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/21/2013 11:45 pm

Cuomo expected to explain his budget Thursday in Buffalo

Published: 02/20/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/20/2013 12:24 pm

Lancaster Town Board fills zoning vacancy, spurring debate

Published: 02/19/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/19/2013 11:43 pm

UB carbon monoxide scare stirs call for dorm room detectors

Published: 02/19/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/19/2013 11:33 pm

Niagara Democratic elections commissioner changes places with her deputy

Published: 02/19/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/19/2013 10:05 pm

Roberts to mark 10th anniversary of Jackson Center

Published: 02/18/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/19/2013 12:25 am

Last week in Congress / How our representatives voted

Published: 02/18/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/18/2013 8:22 am

Niagara Legislature may urge repeal of state gun law

Published: 02/17/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/17/2013 7:21 pm

Councilman charged following complaint by his wife

Published: 02/16/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/16/2013 11:20 pm

Niagara County to maintain emails for six years

Published: 02/16/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/16/2013 10:45 pm

By Joseph Popiolkowski

News Staff Reporter

Published: 02/15/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/15/2013 4:40 pm

Syracuse mayor still ripping Cuomo budget

Published: 02/14/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/14/2013 3:02 pm

Hearing on state gun-control law brings variety of objections

Published: 02/13/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/14/2013 9:02 am

In an about-face, FAA says pilot rules to take effect this year

Published: 02/13/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/13/2013 1:37 pm

Obama focuses on economic growth

By Julie Pace

associated press

Published: 02/13/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/13/2013 7:51 am

Text of Obama’s State of the Union address

The Associated Press

Published: 02/13/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/13/2013 1:45 am

Paladino gives Post columnist the finger

Published: 02/12/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/12/2013 11:13 pm

Round 2 of Paladino vs. Dicker more tame

Published: 02/12/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/12/2013 2:08 pm

Audio: Paladino in Albany for gun rally

Published: 02/12/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/12/2013 12:12 pm

Senate confirms Rivera for state’s top court over GOP objections

Published: 02/12/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/12/2013 12:22 am

Congress’ inaction leaves violence on women unremedied

Published: 02/10/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/11/2013 9:53 am

Sen. Kennedy charges top dollar for Albany fundraiser

Published: 02/10/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/11/2013 9:23 am

Paladino to lead Albany rally against new gun-control law

Published: 02/10/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/11/2013 9:08 am

Gillibrand visits Lancaster to tout high-tech manufacturing

Published: 02/10/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/10/2013 9:45 pm

Ken-Ton GOP building slate for municipal elections

Published: 02/08/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/08/2013 8:57 pm

Nuclear waste cleanup faces delay because of Congress

Published: 02/07/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/07/2013 10:27 pm

Immigrant arrests bring incentives

Published: 02/07/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/07/2013 7:56 am

Rodriguez launches GOP mayoral quest against long odds

Published: 02/06/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/06/2013 10:15 pm

FAA lags on reforms enacted after Flight 3407 tragedy

Published: 02/05/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/05/2013 10:09 pm

Senate GOP bucks Cuomo on court nominee, surcharge

Published: 02/05/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/05/2013 9:39 pm

Council leaders target Board of Elections in zone boundary dispute

Published: 02/04/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/04/2013 11:12 pm

Last week in Congress / How our representatives voted

Published: 02/04/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/04/2013 7:15 am

Cuomo plans non-Indian casino in Falls

Published: 02/03/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/03/2013 12:41 pm

Published: 02/01/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/01/2013 2:36 pm

Ceretto promises legislation to legalize mixed martial arts

Published: 02/01/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/01/2013 7:53 am

State leaders hold first meeting on expanding casino gambling

Published: 01/31/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 02/04/2013 12:24 pm

Defense nominee Hagel defends his record before Senate

DONNA CASSATA

Associated Press

Published: 01/31/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/31/2013 1:01 pm

Comptroller gives big TV bad reception

Published: 01/30/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/31/2013 12:55 am

Lt. governor launches genetic research project at Roswell Park

Published: 01/30/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/30/2013 12:30 pm

Lawmakers demand answers on handling of Abdi’s case

Published: 01/30/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/30/2013 9:40 am

Cuomo’s 74 percent approval rating drops to 59 percent in new poll

Published: 01/30/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/30/2013 9:33 am

First openly gay candidate running in Niagara Falls

Published: 01/30/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/30/2013 1:12 am

Gun owners challenge new state law at Clarence forum

Published: 01/29/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/29/2013 5:30 pm

Cuomo budget outlined for Amherst Chamber

Published: 01/28/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/29/2013 8:54 am

Reed named co-chairman of Manufacturing Caucus

Published: 01/29/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/29/2013 1:28 am

Democratic Party relocating its offices to Larkin District

Published: 01/29/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/29/2013 1:27 am

Reed to co-chair Manufacturing Caucus

Published: 01/29/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/29/2013 12:49 am

Leaders from across New York warn of impending fiscal disaster

Published: 01/29/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/29/2013 12:48 am

Bloomberg blasts teacher evaluation deals

Published: 01/28/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/28/2013 11:18 am

Assembly appointments give WNY legislators a welcome boost in pay

Published: 01/26/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/26/2013 8:58 pm

Video: Erie County’s fiscal watchdog in spotlight

Published: 01/25/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/25/2013 11:57 am

For women, no more limit in war

Published: 01/25/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/25/2013 10:13 am

Gay-rights activists elated as Obama stresses need for equality

Published: 01/24/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/25/2013 11:07 am

Silver, Cuomo at odds over state casino site selection

Published: 01/24/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/25/2013 1:50 am

Conservatives back Surrogate Judge Howe

Published: 01/24/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/24/2013 11:45 pm

Friends find themselves opposites in gun debate

Published: 01/24/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/24/2013 11:08 pm

GOP delays showdown over cuts, debt ceiling

Published: 01/23/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/24/2013 12:12 am

Judge dismisses lawsuit over Democratic chairman election

Published: 01/23/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/23/2013 1:36 am

Cuomo’s budget a ‘good blueprint’

Published: 01/22/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/23/2013 6:27 am

Proud area residents relish once-in-a-lifetime experience

Published: 01/21/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/22/2013 7:23 am

Heeding the call of history, Obama urges unity, offers vision of hope for all

Published: 01/21/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/22/2013 2:07 am

Expect creativity in Cuomo’s 2013 budget

Published: 01/21/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/22/2013 1:47 am

Obama’s second term begins low-key as grand events await

Published: 01/20/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/21/2013 9:50 am

Vote on guns puts Grisanti back in forefront of activist ire

Published: 01/20/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/20/2013 11:33 pm

Buffalo’s property taxes still frozen, but reserves are dwindling

Published: 01/19/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/19/2013 11:36 pm

WNY politicians are moving targets in wake of gun control

Published: 01/19/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/19/2013 1:03 am

Video: Money and the mayor’s race

Published: 01/18/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/18/2013 2:46 pm

Democrat pulls off surprise win in Ulster County Senate race

Published: 01/18/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/18/2013 2:41 pm

Schumer plans Obama Inauguration with local flavor

Published: 01/17/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/17/2013 11:25 pm

Higgins calls on Power Authority to aid Falls waterfront development

Published: 01/17/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/17/2013 1:56 pm

Cuomo, who seeks to reform cash in campaigns, takes big donations

Published: 01/17/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/17/2013 12:12 am

Obama bucks tough opposition on guns, calls for renewed federal ban

Published: 01/16/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/17/2013 7:59 am

VA hospital withheld info on possible infections

Published: 01/15/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/16/2013 6:27 am

State acts on guns, awaits federal support and crackdown

Published: 01/15/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/16/2013 6:11 am

Gun enthusiasts line up for last chance on assault weapons

Published: 01/15/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/16/2013 2:17 am

Kearns keeps campaign pledge, votes ‘no’ on Silver

Published: 01/15/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/15/2013 9:14 pm

Schumer backs Hagel after meeting allays concerns

Published: 01/15/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/15/2013 11:52 am

Wyoming County GOP chairman refuses call to resign

Published: 01/14/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/15/2013 6:53 am

Job creation locally hits snag in state bureaucracy

Published: 01/13/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/13/2013 10:22 pm

Slaughter’s parting gift is a lesson in politics

Published: 01/12/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/13/2013 11:28 am

Mychajliw orders review of comptroller’s office

News Staff

Published: 01/11/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/11/2013 11:32 pm

Catholic leaders push back against Cuomo's abortion plan

Published: 01/11/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/11/2013 6:23 pm

President invited to deliver State of Union on Feb. 12

DONNA CASSATA

Associated Press

Published: 01/11/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/11/2013 11:36 am

Biden’s gun control plan may include push for police in schools

By Philip Rucker

WASHINGTON POST

Published: 01/11/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/11/2013 2:16 am

Cuomo suggests no new casinos for WNY

Published: 01/10/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/10/2013 2:12 pm

Officials confident money will yield Granville’s killers

Published: 01/09/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/10/2013 2:03 am

Cuomo takes a hard left turn with ‘progressive’ agenda

Published: 01/09/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/09/2013 1:22 pm

Will Cuomo move to left in State of State today?

Published: 01/09/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/09/2013 12:42 am

Grant re-elected chairwoman of Erie County Legislature

Published: 01/08/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/08/2013 6:28 pm

Brown events to fortify mighty campaign treasury

Published: 01/08/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/08/2013 2:39 pm

$10 million reward offered in 2008 killing of Granville in Sudan

Published: 01/08/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/08/2013 11:53 am

Collins gains rare rookie honor as subcommittee chief

Published: 01/07/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/08/2013 2:13 am

Frustrated by hurricane response, Cuomo seeks more state power over utilities

Published: 01/07/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/07/2013 10:00 pm

Fewer meetings, smaller committees for Niagara Legislature

Published: 01/05/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/05/2013 7:52 pm

Video: Some big local races taking shape for 2013

Published: 01/04/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/04/2013 4:31 pm

State ‘fracking’ report reignites debate over drilling

Published: 01/03/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/04/2013 1:09 am

Perils await as Collins gets started in Congress

Published: 01/03/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/04/2013 1:04 am

Averting ‘fiscal cliff’ means paychecks take a hit

Published: 01/02/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/03/2013 1:13 am

Homeless vets benefit in Hochul finale

Published: 01/02/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/03/2013 12:24 am

Quarrelsome House passes ‘fiscal cliff’ bill

Published: 01/02/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/02/2013 1:47 am

Senate passes deal to avoid ‘fiscal cliff’

Published: 01/01/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/01/2013 4:02 pm

Fiscal cliff deal struck at 11th hour

Published: 01/01/2013 12:00 am Last Updated: 01/01/2013 10:07 am

Cliff deal close, but not done yet

Published: 12/31/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/31/2012 10:22 pm

Ceretto appointed to tourism committee

Published: 12/31/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/31/2012 8:37 am

Congress is clinging to the edge of the ‘fiscal cliff’

Published: 12/30/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/31/2012 8:00 am

Hillary Clinton hospitalized with blood clot

MATTHEW LEE

Associated Press

Published: 12/30/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/30/2012 8:28 pm

Video: Week in Washington with Jerry Zremski

Published: 12/24/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/24/2012 1:18 pm

Last Week in Congress / How our representatives voted

Published: 12/24/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/24/2012 7:18 am

Hochul is hopeful for her future, pleased with her past

Published: 12/22/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/22/2012 10:47 pm

Obama nominating Kerry for secretary of state

JULIE PACE / Associated Press

Published: 12/21/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/21/2012 1:53 pm

Boehner, in a shocker, pulls plug on ‘Plan B’

Published: 12/20/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/21/2012 6:45 am

Deal on new state gun controls proving elusive

Published: 12/20/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/20/2012 11:31 pm

Brown selects City Hall budget veteran to replace Penksa

Published: 12/20/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/20/2012 12:48 pm

State officials looking at possible gun control special session

Published: 12/20/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/20/2012 8:37 am

Niagara County taxes to rise 1.89 percent

Published: 12/19/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/20/2012 12:04 am

Ross, Burmaster, Updegrove return to top Legislature spots

Published: 12/19/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/19/2012 10:48 pm

Hezbollah’s Toronto presence prompts concern about Buffalo

Published: 12/19/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/19/2012 10:48 pm

WNY gets $52.8 million in state economic development funding

Published: 12/19/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/19/2012 12:06 pm

Niagara Legislature reduces, but doesn’t eliminate, 2013 tax increase

Published: 12/18/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/18/2012 11:47 pm

Cuomo reaffirms Jan. 15 deadline for teacher evaluation plans

Published: 12/18/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/18/2012 12:46 pm

Cliff talks hit a lull with Boehner’s ‘Plan B’

ANDREW TAYLOR

Associated Press

Published: 12/18/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/18/2012 11:39 am

Newtown massacre changes some minds on gun control

Published: 12/17/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/17/2012 10:28 pm

Video: Week in Washington

Published: 12/17/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/17/2012 1:55 pm

Cuomo scraps plan to hike Thruway tolls on trucks

Published: 12/17/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/17/2012 10:51 am

GOP plan for filling Niagara County Legislature committees will change

Published: 12/16/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/16/2012 8:50 pm

Gun control debate back sharply in public eye in wake of massacre

Published: 12/15/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/16/2012 8:02 am

On gun control, a new beginning?

Published: 12/14/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/14/2012 9:22 pm

Niagara County’s 2013 tax increase headed downward

Published: 12/14/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/14/2012 7:42 pm

New York gets go-ahead to set up insurance exchange

Published: 12/14/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/14/2012 5:56 pm

Video: McCarthy on fate of state's GOP

Published: 12/14/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/14/2012 2:07 pm

Collins joins Agriculture, Small Business committees

Published: 12/13/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/14/2012 12:50 am

Rice pulls out of field for State

By Ben Feller

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Published: 12/13/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/13/2012 10:25 pm

Rice withdraws name from Secretary of State consideration

BEN FELLER / Associated Press

Published: 12/13/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/13/2012 4:08 pm

Downstate GOP senator who backed gay marriage concedes defeat

Published: 12/13/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/13/2012 2:06 pm

Reaction begins to Cuomo historic tax credit veto

Published: 12/13/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/13/2012 11:49 am

Cuomo to veto Grisanti historic tax credit bill

Published: 12/13/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/13/2012 1:19 am

Milk prices may double if Congress fails to act by Jan. 1

Published: 12/12/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/13/2012 10:53 am

Cuomo’s 10 legislative priorities pose varying degrees of political difficulty

Published: 12/12/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/13/2012 6:35 am

Cuomo lashes out at Skelos

Published: 12/12/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/12/2012 11:50 am

Cuomo holds off on endorsing Hillary Clinton for president

News Staff

Published: 12/11/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/11/2012 1:32 am

Poloncarz vetoes Erie County Legislature’s budget additions

Published: 12/10/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/11/2012 5:32 pm

State Senate coalition leaders push Sandy recovery

Published: 12/10/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/10/2012 10:14 pm

Video: Covering the 'fiscal cliff'

Published: 12/10/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/10/2012 2:17 pm

Obama heading to Michigan to push taxes on rich

ANNE FLAHERTY / Associated Press

Published: 12/10/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/10/2012 9:53 am

Doing what Romans did puts Albany in new world of power-sharing

Published: 12/10/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/10/2012 7:56 am

Video: McCarthy on GOP in Buffalo & State Senate power sharing

Published: 12/07/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/07/2012 12:27 pm

Thruway Authority says it won’t consider hiking tolls for cars

Published: 12/06/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/07/2012 1:21 am

S.C. Sen. DeMint resigning to head conservative group

SEANNA ADCOX / Associated Press

Published: 12/06/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/06/2012 2:10 pm

‘Cliff’ cuts not planned with scalpel, but scythe

Published: 12/05/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/06/2012 2:23 am

Thruway agency looking at all options, won’t rule out broader toll hike

Published: 12/05/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/06/2012 2:19 am

Cuomo issues 10-point test for new Senate coalition to pass

Published: 12/05/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/05/2012 11:04 am

Niagara lawmakers table effort to back private casino in Falls

Published: 12/05/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/05/2012 12:43 am

GOP keeps control of State Senate under deal with renegade Democrats

Published: 12/04/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/04/2012 11:11 pm

County Legislature passes budget with no property tax hike

Published: 12/04/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/04/2012 10:54 pm

Senior nutrition programs at issue in 2013 Niagara budget

Published: 12/04/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/04/2012 9:02 pm

With storm aid in flux, Cuomo lobbies in D.C.

Published: 12/04/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/04/2012 12:04 pm

GOP and IDC deal at hand?

Published: 12/04/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/04/2012 10:54 am

Our billion? Cuomo sets visit here to make down payment

Published: 12/04/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/04/2012 6:18 am

Niagara GOP, Democrats joust over renomination for elections post

Published: 12/04/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/04/2012 12:28 am

Video: Week in Washington

Published: 12/03/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/03/2012 3:42 pm

Erie County’s party bosses represent new generation

Published: 12/02/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/30/2012 1:59 pm

‘Fiscal cliff’ proposals fail to add up to amount needed

Published: 12/02/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 12/01/2012 9:00 pm

Video: A look at the State Senate power stuggle

Published: 11/30/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/30/2012 12:38 pm

Ellen Grant named deputy mayor for health, education issues

Published: 11/29/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/30/2012 6:59 am

State Senate control tied up in court case over close race

Published: 11/29/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/30/2012 1:09 am

‘Fiscal cliff’ impact not an abstraction – it’s aimed at you

Published: 11/29/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/29/2012 7:22 am

Democrats narrow gap in crucial State Senate race

Published: 11/28/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/28/2012 10:50 am

Counter budget boasts no tax hike

Published: 11/28/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/28/2012 6:30 am

Niagara elections dispute may be ‘laid to rest’

Published: 11/28/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/28/2012 12:35 am

Democrat slowly eating into GOP lead in control-deciding Senate race

Published: 11/27/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/27/2012 6:36 pm

Silver expects to be vindicated in Lopez probe

Published: 11/27/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/27/2012 2:08 pm

Republicans feeling good in Senate paper ballot count

Published: 11/27/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/27/2012 11:20 am

Senate control hinges on absentee and affidavit ballots in Ulster County

Published: 11/26/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/27/2012 1:56 am

Fiscal cliff could prompt some in GOP to renege on tax pledge

Published: 11/26/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/27/2012 1:56 am

Ballot counting for Senate control enters final stage

Published: 11/26/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/26/2012 1:49 pm

Reed backs away from pledge against raising taxes

Published: 11/26/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/26/2012 12:25 pm

GOP blocks Smith reappointment as elections commissioner

Published: 11/22/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/22/2012 6:38 pm

WNY native blamed for failed get-out-the-vote app that some tie to Romney’s loss

Published: 11/21/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/21/2012 1:37 am

Cuomo plays down prospects for special session

Published: 11/20/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/20/2012 12:37 pm

Collins turns to donors to pay campaign bills

Published: 11/19/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/20/2012 6:25 am

Accused Ponzi schemer faces new fraud charges

Published: 11/19/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/19/2012 5:22 pm

Cuomo's Democratic credentials being questioned

Published: 11/19/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/19/2012 12:01 pm

Niagara to vote on backing casino gaming at racetracks

Published: 11/18/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/18/2012 10:16 pm

Ponzi scheme organizer faces new federal charges

Published: 11/16/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/17/2012 1:47 am

Schumer’s office to conduct special lottery for tickets

News Staff

Published: 11/16/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/16/2012 11:23 pm

With 55-vote lead, Russell appears to have Batavia at-large seat

News Staff

Published: 11/16/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/16/2012 11:21 pm

Grisanti backs down on criticism of driver’s license contract

Published: 11/16/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/16/2012 3:31 pm

Proposed Niagara County budget raises taxes, cuts 40 jobs

Published: 11/15/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/15/2012 10:34 pm

3 Buffalo lawmakers criticize high-bid award for driver’s licenses

FROM NEWS AND WIRE REPORTS

Published: 11/14/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/15/2012 1:00 am

Niagara County official probed for alleged residency, vehicle violations

Published: 11/14/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/14/2012 8:57 pm

Glatz: Allegations against Pope are ‘none of your business’

Published: 11/13/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/13/2012 11:07 pm

Gillibrand called force in new face of Senate

Published: 11/13/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/13/2012 6:52 am

Why Niagara County’s election results were late this year

Published: 11/10/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/10/2012 6:36 pm

Obama renews call to avert ‘fiscal cliff’

Published: 11/09/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/09/2012 11:28 pm

State deal provides Falls with funds to ease budget crisis

Published: 11/09/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/09/2012 12:13 pm

Cuomo denies he’ll get involved in State Senate power struggle

Published: 11/08/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/09/2012 2:21 am

Pollow, Wagner win Niagara County town justice seats

Published: 11/07/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/08/2012 7:20 am

State Senate control may hinge on renegade Democrats

Published: 11/07/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/08/2012 1:41 am

In election’s aftermath, a divided nation and two worried parties

Published: 11/07/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/08/2012 1:27 am

Rising again, Collins heads for Capitol Hill

Published: 11/07/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/08/2012 12:33 am

Reed returning to smaller GOP delegation

Published: 11/07/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/07/2012 7:52 pm

Absentees will decide tight Assembly race in Niagara

Published: 11/07/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/07/2012 5:27 pm

Grisanti wins in state Senate’s 60th district

Published: 11/07/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/07/2012 4:30 pm

Senecas elect four-time president Snyder

Published: 11/07/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/07/2012 12:19 pm

Obama secures a second term with big electoral win

Published: 11/07/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/07/2012 8:15 am

Super PACs make us losers in political process

Published: 11/07/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/07/2012 7:28 am

Election proof of shocked reaction to historic event

Published: 11/07/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/07/2012 6:57 am

Democrats retain control of U.S. Senate

Rosalind S. Helderman

Washington Post.

Published: 11/07/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/07/2012 6:43 am

Onslaught of political ads is over as polls close

Published: 11/06/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/07/2012 12:04 am

Voters size up the election

Published: 11/06/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/06/2012 6:41 pm

Suspense to the end, both tickets in Cleveland

NEDRA PICKLER

Associated Press

Published: 11/06/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/06/2012 2:05 pm

Poll problems crop up in spots around U.S.

CURT ANDERSON

Associated Press

Published: 11/06/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/06/2012 1:44 pm

New Hampshire divided on presidential choice

Published: 11/06/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/06/2012 11:07 am

Amherst supervisor ejects gadfly from Town Board meeting

Published: 11/06/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/06/2012 9:19 am

Close local race could turn Election Day into long night

Published: 11/05/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/06/2012 11:08 am

Sixth Seneca presidential candidate would end vote-buying

Published: 11/05/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/05/2012 6:49 pm

Hochul, Collins focus on getting out the vote

Published: 11/05/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/05/2012 7:04 am

New York could change to make its votes count

Published: 11/04/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/04/2012 10:16 pm

Hochul, Collins going back to their bases

Published: 11/03/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/04/2012 7:54 am

Area residents travel to boost presidential candidates in swing states

Published: 11/03/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/03/2012 11:38 pm

Poll gives Collins slim lead in the 27th

Published: 11/03/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/03/2012 11:30 pm

Hickory Stick land fraud case looms over Seneca elections

Published: 11/03/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/03/2012 11:25 pm

Shenk draws fire from Mychajliw for report on tax hike

Published: 11/03/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/03/2012 9:03 pm

TV ad spending reaches $5 million in hot House race

Published: 11/02/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/06/2012 8:48 am

Swanick blast new flier; Grisanti denies attack during debate

Published: 11/02/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/03/2012 10:22 am

Differences stark in U.S. Senate race

Published: 11/02/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/02/2012 11:27 pm

Senate candidates clash on Parkway removal

Published: 11/02/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/02/2012 11:20 pm

Video: 60th State Senate seat debate

Published: 11/02/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/02/2012 12:30 pm

Grisanti filed for bankruptcy in 2005

Published: 11/01/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/02/2012 6:20 pm

Senecas, hedging their bets, give $25,000 to Assembly Democrats

Published: 11/01/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/01/2012 3:36 pm

Soos plans suit against county over ouster

Published: 11/01/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/01/2012 2:46 am

Collins’ push to balance budget would mean deep cuts

Published: 10/31/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/01/2012 3:08 pm

Newcomer, 6-year incumbent vie for 143rd Assembly District seat

Published: 10/31/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 11/01/2012 7:19 am

Sandy sending financial shivers through all of New York

Published: 10/31/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/31/2012 9:53 pm

Former prosecutor appeals whistleblower case against Sedita

Published: 10/31/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/31/2012 5:28 pm

Grant abandons challenge to Kennedy in primary race

News Staff

Published: 10/31/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/31/2012 1:31 am

Party enrollment could boost Council incumbent in South Buffalo

Published: 10/30/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/31/2012 8:55 am

Peoples-Stokes faces Donovan for Assembly seat

Published: 10/30/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/31/2012 8:54 am

Higgins, Madigan clash at Falls forum

Published: 10/30/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/31/2012 8:35 am

Gilbert challenges Schimminger on small business

Published: 10/29/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/30/2012 9:34 am

Two Amherst attorneys make case for Assembly seat

Published: 10/29/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/30/2012 9:32 am

Audit by Seneca Gaming panel roils race for tribal presidency

Published: 10/29/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/29/2012 11:46 pm

Grisanti, Amodeo offer voters differing views

Published: 10/29/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/29/2012 11:46 pm

As health care debate rages, both sides are covered

Published: 10/29/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/29/2012 11:26 pm

NYSUT gives $100k to county Dems

Published: 10/29/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/29/2012 3:09 pm

Grisanti spending $20,000 a day on re-election campaign

Published: 10/29/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/29/2012 1:11 pm

Upstart Democrat gives Reed a race

Published: 10/29/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/29/2012 7:39 am

Former TV reporter challenges county comptroller

Published: 10/28/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/29/2012 7:46 am

Who’s middle class? It depends

Published: 10/28/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/29/2012 6:21 am

Lakes not so great for wind projects, according to new energy blueprint

Published: 10/27/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/27/2012 11:30 pm

Schedule set for Erie County budget review

Published: 10/27/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/27/2012 11:30 pm

Schindler announces Peoples’ Party candidates

Published: 10/27/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/27/2012 11:29 pm

For Collins-Hochul, the ground war begins

Published: 10/27/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/27/2012 11:27 pm

Wisconsin voters are paying attention to federal debt

Published: 10/27/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/27/2012 11:27 pm

Maziarz, Witryol square off for rematch

Published: 10/27/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/27/2012 10:42 pm

Grisanti continues to rake in campaign cash

Published: 10/27/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/27/2012 12:33 am

Hochul rules race for campaign cash

Published: 10/26/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/27/2012 1:59 pm

A bitter battle to lead Seneca Nation

Published: 10/26/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/27/2012 1:51 am

Video: McCarthy on Hochul-Collins race

Published: 10/26/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/26/2012 4:46 pm

News hosting video debate in 60th Senate District race

News Staff

Published: 10/26/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/26/2012 12:16 am

Live video debate for 60th Senate seat rescheduled

Published: 10/25/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/25/2012 5:34 pm

New law bans accused killers from any say in victim’s burial

Published: 10/25/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/25/2012 5:27 pm

Review Politics Now with Jerry Zremski

Published: 10/25/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/25/2012 12:58 pm

Cuomo to campaign with Hochul

Published: 10/25/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/25/2012 11:33 am

Candidates in 60th State Senate District race spar on issues, trust

Published: 10/25/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/25/2012 7:12 am

Candidates in 60th Senate race spar on issues, personalities

Published: 10/24/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/24/2012 4:49 pm

Ad attacking Collins on Buffalo China jobs distorts facts

Published: 10/24/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/23/2012 9:57 pm

Why Cuomo might prefer a Republican Senate

Published: 10/23/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/24/2012 1:03 pm

A clear choice in the Higgins-Madigan race

Published: 10/23/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/24/2012 1:05 am

Live video debate in 60th Senate race Oct. 31

Published: 10/23/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/23/2012 6:18 pm

Romney, Obama spar over Middle East

FROM NEWS WIRE SERVICES

Published: 10/23/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/23/2012 9:44 am

Chat at noon today with Washington columnist Doug Turner about last night's presidential debate

Published: 10/23/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/23/2012 9:04 am

Sacha suit over firing by DA Sedita dismissed

Published: 10/22/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/23/2012 9:26 am

Romney, Obama spar over Middle East

By David Espo ASSOCIATED PRESS

Published: 10/22/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/23/2012 9:17 am

Cuomo tells communities to lay off the mandate complaints

Published: 10/22/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/22/2012 9:12 pm

Hochul, Collins disinvited from Clarence forum

Published: 10/22/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/22/2012 4:32 pm

Watch live: Presidential debate

Published: 10/22/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/22/2012 4:01 pm

Protection of Grisanti tied to GOP grip on State Senate

Published: 10/22/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/22/2012 6:40 am

Candidates spar as hotel project takes step forward

Published: 10/22/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/22/2012 12:01 am

Auto bailout drives debate in Ohio

Published: 10/20/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/21/2012 4:43 pm

Collins ad keeps up attack on Hochul, says she is too close to Obama

Published: 10/20/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/20/2012 7:17 pm

Hochul keeps up attacks on Ryan budget

Published: 10/20/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/20/2012 7:11 pm

Clinton stumps for Hochul, Slaughter at Rochester rally

Published: 10/19/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/19/2012 11:53 pm

Control board member urges Poloncarz to eliminate tax hike

Published: 10/19/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/19/2012 2:39 pm

Grisanti benefits from ties to Cuomo, but isn’t counting on endorsement

Published: 10/18/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/19/2012 2:44 am

Seneca presidents trade accusations on Diabaetes Foundation money

Published: 10/18/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/18/2012 2:28 pm

Cuomo says 2016 speculation can hurt him

Published: 10/18/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/18/2012 12:47 pm

Kennedy proposes limit of $250 on food truck fee

News Staff

Published: 10/18/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/18/2012 12:47 am

Hochul and Collins debate Obama

Published: 10/17/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/17/2012 11:36 pm

Swanick resumes State Senate campaign

Published: 10/17/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/17/2012 10:27 pm

Review Doug Turner's live chat on presidential debate

Published: 10/17/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/17/2012 10:54 am

Grant will pursue recount in State Senate primary loss

Published: 10/17/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/17/2012 7:46 am

New York mayor holding fundraiser for Grisanti

Published: 10/17/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/17/2012 7:34 am

Hochul raises more than twice as much as Collins

Published: 10/17/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/17/2012 12:28 am

Partnership’s endorsement slate includes Collins

Published: 10/16/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/17/2012 7:35 am

Bill Clinton to stump for Hochul, Slaughter in Rochester

Published: 10/16/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/16/2012 8:53 pm

Video analysis: Hochul-Collins debate

Published: 10/16/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/16/2012 8:32 pm

Proposed county tax hike gets negative reaction

Published: 10/16/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/16/2012 8:11 am

Hochul-Collins race attracts even more ads

Published: 10/15/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/16/2012 7:00 am

Judge bars ballot manipulation of minor party line in State Senate race

Published: 10/15/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/15/2012 11:23 pm

In Florida, economy is key, but health care counts

Published: 10/13/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/14/2012 3:11 pm

Ryan seeks crackdown on Thruway toll evaders

News Staff

Published: 10/13/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/13/2012 12:12 am

Grisanti, Swanick draw marriage-related money

Published: 10/12/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/13/2012 3:32 pm

Video: Chippewa ban controversy hits City Hall

Published: 10/12/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/12/2012 3:54 pm

Reactions to vice presidential debate

Published: 10/12/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/12/2012 12:58 am

Cuomo aims to save Maid of the Mist

Published: 10/11/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/12/2012 7:08 pm

Biden, Ryan get fiery in slugfest on policies

By David Espo associated press

Published: 10/11/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/12/2012 4:03 pm

NYSUT pulls $150k ticketed for Amodeo campaign

Published: 10/11/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/12/2012 11:22 am

Biden, Ryan clash on Libya attack in debate

Lesley Clark and Steven Thomma MCCLATCHY

Published: 10/11/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/11/2012 10:44 pm

Watch live: Vice presidential debate

Published: 10/11/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/11/2012 4:47 pm

Madigan stresses public education in race against Higgins

Published: 10/09/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/10/2012 4:29 pm

Outside groups injecting millions into Hochul-Collins race

Published: 10/09/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/10/2012 1:56 pm

Witryol blasts Maziarz on Falls development

Published: 10/09/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/09/2012 11:25 pm

U.S., Canada forge new inspection agreement

Published: 10/09/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/09/2012 10:09 pm

Grisanti leading Amodeo by 2-to-1, poll shows

Published: 10/09/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/09/2012 9:49 am

Law requires transparency on information phone calls

News Staff

Published: 10/08/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/08/2012 11:44 pm

Grisanti has commanding lead over Amodeo, new poll shows

Published: 10/08/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/08/2012 9:46 pm

Amodeo bucks Cuomo in bid for Senate seat

Published: 10/08/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/08/2012 8:14 am

Hochul-Collins race a dead heat

Published: 10/06/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/07/2012 10:39 am

In Virginia, voters focus on jobs, not taxes

Published: 10/06/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/07/2012 7:50 am

House Speaker Boehner boosts Collins in WNY visit

Published: 10/06/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/06/2012 8:39 pm

Max sues over election loss of chairmanship to Zellner

Published: 10/06/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/06/2012 5:57 pm

House Speaker Boehner boosts Collins in WNY visit

Published: 10/06/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/06/2012 3:38 pm

Witryol blasts Maziarz on Falls development

Published: 10/06/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/06/2012 1:20 am

Niagara Board of Elections sets registration times

Published: 10/06/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/06/2012 1:20 am

Kennedy to be certified the victor in state Senate primary

Published: 10/05/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/06/2012 12:45 pm

Hochul criticizes Collins on support of tax cuts for wealthy

Published: 10/05/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/06/2012 12:44 am

Judge, in slap to Sedita, sets special prosecutor

Published: 10/05/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/05/2012 11:53 pm

Witryol calls for probe of former Maziarz aide

Published: 10/05/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/05/2012 9:21 pm

Older voters glum on economy

Published: 10/05/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/05/2012 8:18 pm

Obama signs bill to battle drug thefts

Published: 10/05/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/05/2012 7:15 pm

Amodeo having trouble raising money

Published: 10/05/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/05/2012 1:50 am

Obama, Romney clash on ‘status quo’

By David Espo ASSOCIATED PRESS

Published: 10/04/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/04/2012 10:19 am

Big names, big money, big stakes in Collins-Hochul race

Published: 10/03/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/04/2012 8:40 pm

Obama, Romney clash on ‘status quo’

David Espo ASSOCIATED PRESS

Published: 10/03/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/04/2012 1:04 pm

Hochul receives backing of national guns rights group

Published: 10/03/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/04/2012 12:58 am

Kennedy, Grant back in court on Friday

Published: 10/03/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/03/2012 2:32 pm

For viewers of tonight’s presidential debate, it’s the economy

Published: 10/02/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/03/2012 11:41 pm

Elections Board fires Soos after Forster attack

Published: 10/02/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/02/2012 10:57 pm

Soos fired from Board of Elections after ripping Forster

Published: 10/02/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/02/2012 8:02 pm

Eagan resigns from NFTA board to take post with state Democrats

Published: 10/02/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/02/2012 5:18 pm

Bills deal seen as key play for Cuomo future

Published: 10/01/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/02/2012 8:21 pm

Max plans court challenge to election of Democratic chairman

Published: 10/01/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/02/2012 8:29 am

Niagara County Democratic Party names Forster chairman during heated meeting

Published: 10/01/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/01/2012 11:22 pm

Jerry Zremski in swing state of Virginia

Published: 10/01/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/01/2012 8:23 pm

Zellner to stay in County Legislature job full time

Published: 10/01/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/01/2012 12:20 pm

Untidy legacies from county roles follow Hochul, Collins

Published: 09/30/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/02/2012 9:05 am

Forster, Schnurr contend for Democratic chairmanship

Published: 09/30/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/28/2012 9:39 am

Zellner elected Erie County Democratic chairman

Published: 09/29/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/01/2012 8:15 am

Battleground States: Nevada

Published: 09/29/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/29/2012 8:53 pm

Kennedy claims victory over Grant

Published: 09/28/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/29/2012 12:12 pm

Rift widens as Erie County Democrats prepare to choose a new leader

Published: 09/28/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/29/2012 12:08 pm

Video: The governor & Grisanti

Published: 09/28/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/28/2012 3:22 pm

Ad Watch: Misleading ad targets Collins' record in public, private sectors

Published: 09/27/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/28/2012 11:55 am

Lancaster supervisor pays overdue property taxes

Published: 09/27/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/28/2012 6:51 am

Norris re-elected Niagara County GOP chief

Published: 09/27/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/27/2012 9:36 pm

GOP ad uses misleading claims to tarnish Hochul

Published: 09/26/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/28/2012 11:01 am

Grant wants justice to oversee recount of 500 votes

Published: 09/26/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/28/2012 7:02 am

Super PAC launches anti-Collins ad

Published: 09/26/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/26/2012 8:53 pm

On the campaign trail: 60th Senate District

Published: 09/26/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/26/2012 4:08 pm

Kennedy's lead grows with ballot count

Published: 09/25/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/27/2012 7:27 am

Democrats weigh criminal past of two chairman candidates

Published: 09/25/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/26/2012 12:45 pm

Illuzzi, PoliticsNY.net founder, dies after long illness

Published: 09/25/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/25/2012 9:55 pm

CNN's David Gergen says first debate vital in presidential race

Published: 09/24/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/25/2012 2:18 pm

Full ballot count to start in 63rd District primary

News Staff

Published: 09/24/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/24/2012 11:53 pm

Elections board to recount ballots in 63rd State Senate primary

Published: 09/24/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/24/2012 6:34 pm

Cuomo holds cards close to vest in Grisanti race

Published: 09/24/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/24/2012 4:22 pm

Attack ad distorts truth of Collins venture

Published: 09/23/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/27/2012 5:25 pm

Eagan bows out of race to lead Democrats as Langworthy is re-elected as county GOP chief

Published: 09/23/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/23/2012 1:26 pm

Langworthy re-elected to helm of Erie County GOP

Published: 09/22/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/22/2012 7:54 pm

Politics Now video: Kennedy vs. Grant

Published: 09/21/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/22/2012 8:03 am

County legislators want to be kept up on Bills lease talks

Published: 09/21/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/21/2012 8:29 pm

National Republicans launch anti-Hochul ad

Published: 09/21/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/21/2012 3:23 pm

Affidavit votes may give Grant a boost

Published: 09/21/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/21/2012 7:04 am

Brooks talks presidential politics, cultural shifts

Published: 09/21/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/21/2012 12:41 am

Panel appointed to examine Seneca casino issue

Published: 09/20/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/20/2012 10:34 am

Seniors fear return of Medicare "doughnut hole"

Published: 09/20/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/20/2012 7:18 am

Senate Democratic leaders wary of Amodeo allegiance

Published: 09/19/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/20/2012 4:22 pm

Democratic chairmanship headed for free-for-all

Published: 09/19/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/20/2012 4:20 pm

UB prof's much anticipated prediction: tilting Obama

Published: 09/19/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/20/2012 4:18 pm

Wagner wins GOP primary for Royalton justice

Published: 09/19/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/19/2012 4:08 pm

Rove looking for close win by Romney

Published: 09/18/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/18/2012 7:20 pm

Higgins calls for re-use of vacant federal courthouse

Published: 09/17/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/18/2012 10:58 am

Reed blames president for latest Fed moves

Published: 09/17/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/17/2012 8:02 pm

60th District race now comes down to resources

Published: 09/15/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/17/2012 1:01 pm

Kennedy's lead shrinks to 91 votes

Published: 09/14/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/15/2012 3:30 pm

Kennedy's lead narrows to 91 votes

Published: 09/14/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/15/2012 10:17 am

Democrats' House races double down on Medicare

Published: 09/14/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/15/2012 10:16 am

Poloncarz to turn to control board for short-term borrowing

Published: 09/14/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/14/2012 8:16 pm

House OKs measure to fund government for six months

Published: 09/14/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/14/2012 9:42 am

Ryan beats Gaughan, Mascia; DiPietro wins in 147th

Published: 09/13/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/15/2012 7:57 am

Scanlon wins primary in city's South District

Published: 09/13/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/14/2012 10:39 am

Maziarz turns back Destino in GOP State Senate primary

Published: 09/13/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/14/2012 1:36 am

Iafallo defeats Darch in Lackawanna's 2nd Ward

Published: 09/13/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/13/2012 11:22 pm

Scanlon wins Democratic primary in the city's South District

Published: 09/13/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/13/2012 10:30 pm

Cain defeats Smith in two primaries for Collins justice

Published: 09/13/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/13/2012 10:08 pm

Democrats divided in 60th District

Published: 09/12/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/12/2012 2:48 pm

Medicare issue back, but Hochul is the target

Published: 09/10/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/11/2012 4:52 am

Motorcyclist injured on outbound Kensington Expressway

Published: 09/10/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/10/2012 10:40 pm

Hamister affirms commitment to build Falls hotel

Published: 09/10/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/10/2012 10:23 pm

Ryan picks up major endorsement; Gaughan calls on Silver to step down

Published: 09/10/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/10/2012 10:17 pm

Familiar faces guide the race for 60th District

Published: 09/09/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/10/2012 2:36 pm

Humor, unity fueled Democrats' agenda

Published: 09/07/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/07/2012 10:59 pm

Gillibrand, Cuomo make strong impressions in Charlotte

Published: 09/07/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/07/2012 10:43 pm

Assembly candidates get heated on reform of NFTA

By Kathleen Ronayne News Staff Reporter

Published: 09/07/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/07/2012 10:12 pm

U.S. economy adds 96,000 jobs

Christopher S Rugaber Associated Press

Published: 09/07/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/07/2012 5:46 pm

Obama charts course for ecomony

Published: 09/06/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/07/2012 11:21 am

Taylor sits in chair instead of talking to it

Published: 09/06/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/07/2012 12:31 am

Former city worker admits stealing quarters out of parking meters

Published: 09/06/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/06/2012 9:13 pm

Cuomo praises Obama, savages GOP

Published: 09/06/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/06/2012 3:04 pm

Clinton drives Obama's bandwagon

Published: 09/06/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/06/2012 2:00 pm

Silver keeps role as delegate despite scandal

By Michael Gormley Associated Press

Published: 09/06/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/06/2012 2:01 am

Clinton directs aura at middle class

Published: 09/05/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/06/2012 10:37 am

Candidates wage political war over Grisanti's record

By Kathleen Ronayne News Staff Reporter

Published: 09/05/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/06/2012 9:12 am

Party platform buckles over 'God,' Jerusalem

By Josh Lederman ASSOCIATED PRESS

Published: 09/05/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/05/2012 11:57 pm

Local Democrats adrift at convention

Published: 09/05/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/05/2012 10:55 pm

'No,' Gillibrand says about presidential run

Published: 09/05/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/05/2012 10:54 pm

One Sunset probe led FBI to Davis

Published: 09/05/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/05/2012 9:06 pm

In contrast to Tampa, a welcoming message

Published: 09/05/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/05/2012 7:07 pm

Pressure growing over Silver's role in sexual harassment settlement

Published: 09/05/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/05/2012 6:43 pm

Protesters disrupt traffic,prompting confrontation with police

Published: 09/05/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/05/2012 6:43 pm

First lady makes a case for 2nd term

Published: 09/05/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/05/2012 6:38 pm

Calling for Obama to 'finish the job'

Published: 09/05/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/05/2012 2:50 pm

Masiello removes name from consideration to lead Erie County Democrats

Published: 09/05/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/05/2012 2:18 pm

A change in strategy leaves Obama supporters hopeful

Published: 09/05/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/05/2012 2:12 pm

Right-of-way could speed downtown hotel project

By Maki Becker News Staff Reporter

Published: 09/05/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/05/2012 8:53 am

It's all about the economy in Charlotte

By Jerry Zremski News Washington Bureau Chief

Published: 09/04/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/04/2012 3:20 pm

Area brothers go where the campaigns take them

By Jerry Zremski News Washington Bureau Chief

Published: 09/03/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/04/2012 2:54 pm

Democratic primary is Sept. 13 for four vying for South Council seat

Published: 09/02/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/05/2012 4:37 pm

Truth is left in shreds by campaign ads

Published: 09/02/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/05/2012 4:36 pm

Cuomo takes low profile at convention

By Jerry Zremski News Washington Bureau Chief

Published: 09/01/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 09/01/2012 11:39 pm

Gillibrand calls for more access to capital for small businesses

By Matt Glynn News Business Reporter

Published: 08/31/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 08/31/2012 9:14 pm

Romney promises better future

By Robert J. McCarthy and Jerry Zremski News Staff Reporters

Published: 08/31/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 08/31/2012 11:26 am

Convention notebook

Published: 08/30/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 08/31/2012 3:11 am

Conventions notebook

Published: 08/30/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 08/31/2012 1:40 am

GOP’s plans wait on wild card Isaac

By Jerry Zremski and Robert J. McCarthy NEWS STAFF REPORTERS

Published: 08/30/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 08/30/2012 12:59 pm

Ann Romney, Condoleezza Rice among the women speaking

Published: 08/30/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 08/30/2012 12:35 pm

Convention showcases the GOP’s deep bench Up-and-coming stars are waiting in party’s wings By Jerry Zremski and Robert J. McCarthy news staff reporters

Published: 08/30/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 08/30/2012 12:35 pm

Senecas are insulted that Cuomo won’t meet one-on-one with leaders

Published: 08/30/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 08/30/2012 11:55 am

By Tom Precious News ALBANY BUREAU

Published: 08/30/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 08/30/2012 11:55 am

Budget a ‘potent political weapon’

Published: 08/30/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 08/30/2012 11:34 am

By Jerry Zremski News washington Bureau chief

Published: 08/30/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 08/30/2012 11:34 am

State questions Senecas’ gas station plan at Falls casino

By Tom Precious News Albany Bureau

Published: 08/30/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 08/30/2012 11:29 am

Christie comes out swinging

By Robert J. McCarthy and Jerry Zremski NEWS STAFF REPORTERS

Published: 08/29/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 08/31/2012 3:18 am

N.Y. state of mind absent in Tampa

By Jerry Zremski News Washington Bureau Chief

Published: 08/29/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 08/31/2012 3:13 am

Poloncarz’s brother lands post at Water Authority

By Denise Jewell Gee News Staff Reporter

Published: 08/29/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 08/30/2012 10:44 am

Sex case deals puts pressure on Silver

By Michael Gormley ASSOCIATED PRESS

Published: 08/29/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 08/30/2012 8:12 am

The gulf between God and the GOP

Published: 08/29/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 08/29/2012 8:39 pm

Despite endorsing Kennedy, party has not backed away from Grant

Published: 08/27/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 08/31/2012 3:22 am

Candidates for new 63rd State Senate seat spar over time together in County Legislature Tensions rise in contest between Grant, Kennedy

By Kathleen Ronayne News Staff Reporter

Published: 08/27/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 08/30/2012 12:52 pm

Romney is the ideal guy to advocate for 1 percent

Published: 08/25/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 08/30/2012 6:20 am

Rep. Reed, others attacked for Galilee swim

Published: 08/21/2012 12:00 am Last Updated: 10/29/2012 9:57 am