Governor

Cuomo promises come, as observers say that Niagara Falls must help itself

BY TONY FARINA Gov. Andrew Cuomo rode into Niagara Falls this week full of promises about using state funds from his Buffalo Billion Squared Initiative in his proposed 2017 budget to reclaim underused and vacant property near the state park,

Governor

To Andrew Cuomo, with apologies

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER In the past few years The Buffalo Chronicle has taken a decidedly anti-establishment perspective, rooted in my own world view and my experiences growing up in this city.  If you were raised in Western New York, are a student

Assembly

Morinello sworn into office

Today, Assemblyman Angelo Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) took his oath of office and was sworn in as a member of the New York State Legislature. Morinello was elected on November 8, 2016, defeating the incumbent of six years. Morinello will represent

Pardons

Robert Seth Hayes pens ‘freedom letter’

Editor’s Note: Robert Seth Hayes is currently incarcerated at the Sullivan Correctional Facility.  The Black Liberation Army (BLA) was an underground, black nationalist militant organization that operated in the United States from 1970 to 1981. Composed largely of former Black Panthers (BPP), the organization’s program was one of “armed

Assembly

Heastie says still no decision on special session

Assembly Democrats met for the second straight day in Albany on Tuesday, but there was still no word on whether the full Legislature will convene later this month in a session that could clear the way for a legislative pay

Governor

Cuomo elected DGA policy chair

Gov. Andrew Cuomo dipped his toe further into national waters with his election as the policy chair of the Democratic Governors Association. Cuomo is joining the DGA’s leadership structure after dispiriting election year for Democrats at the federal and state

NY Assembly

Morelle: Term Limits Not On The Table

As Assembly Democrats gathered in Albany for a closed-door conference, Majority Leader Joe Morelle on Monday told reporters he was skeptical a constitutional amendment for term limits would be backed by his chamber. At the same time, Morelle was cool

NY Senate

Will Jacobs keep promise of term limits?

Erie County Clerk Chris Jacobs made an ambitious promise to voters: that his election to the State Senate would bring term limits to Albany for all state legislators. He won the 60th State Senate District — a pivotal swing district that

Assembly

Polish community offended over Wallace’s dismissive remarks

A State Assembly primary will be decided today — Tuesday, September 13th — by the voters of Cheektowaga, Depew, and Lancaster only two days after a novice candidate, Monica Wallace, made comments to the Buffalo News that have been interpreted by many