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My View: Take the compliment, no matter how suspect the source

My View: Take the compliment, no matter how suspect the source

As a hardworking member of the retirement class, I was sitting in a coffee shop sipping caffeine and struggling with the daily crossword puzzle. I...

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Bob O'Connor

Another Voice: Data centers, Flock cameras, and protecting resident freedoms

Another Voice: Data centers, Flock cameras, and protecting resident freedoms

Across Western New York, two issues continually come up as I speak with community members: AI data centers and AI-powered surveillance cameras. These...

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Ryan Taughrin

The Editorial Board: Buffalo students of all ages are finding new ways to excel

The Editorial Board: Buffalo students of all ages are finding new ways to excel

Akossiwa Agbetowoka arrived in Buffalo as an immigrant from Togo at age 15 with only basic English skills but is now fluent and hoping to become a...

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Libby March

My View: An unlikely connection between crime fiction and the band Nazareth is made

My View: An unlikely connection between crime fiction and the band Nazareth is made

My husband was leafing through the mail, classifying each envelope as he went. “Junk, junk, electric bill, something from the U.K., junk…” Lori...

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Lori Duvall-Jackson

Another Voice: The missing exposure records behind occupational disease

Another Voice: The missing exposure records behind occupational disease

As with other metropolitan areas nationwide, the economy of Buffalo rose through decades of expansion – driven by robust metal fabrication and steel...

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Jordan Cade

Letter: Hochul got the new stadium done

Letter: Hochul got the new stadium done

June 5, 2023 marked the third anniversary of the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new Bills stadium. The official ribbon-cutting happened...

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Letter: The voices of disability will be heard

Letter: The voices of disability will be heard

Enough is enough. I understand these are uncertain and frightening times for many people, especially people with disabilities and the families who...

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The Editorial Board: Chemicals in the soil and air still threaten residents of Niagara Falls

The Editorial Board: Chemicals in the soil and air still threaten residents of Niagara Falls

An aerial view of Cayuga Island in Niagara Falls displays a peaceful green vista that's marred by chemical contamination. Toxic chemicals found...

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Children need stories to learn and engage — Richard Kyte

Children need stories to learn and engage — Richard Kyte

Richard Kyte is director of the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wis., and co-host of "The...

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Reflecting Pool is microcosm of Trump's vexing second term | Jonah Goldberg

Reflecting Pool is microcosm of Trump's vexing second term | Jonah Goldberg

People are also reading… Buffalo's 'Angry Cop' sues city over delayed promotions Priest who supported St. Bernadette appeal takes...

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Cbc English

What does it mean to love a country with an imperfect past? | The Ethical Life podcast

What does it mean to love a country with an imperfect past? | The Ethical Life podcast

People are also reading… Buffalo's 'Angry Cop' sues city over delayed promotions Need some milk, bread and a seat from the old Bills...

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Scott

Adam Zyglis: Peeling Paint

Adam Zyglis: Peeling Paint

Trump's botched $16 million reflecting pool renovation (that was a no-bid contract connected to the president), has become emblematic of his...

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Adam Zyglis

My View: A reluctant sports fan was lucky enough to see some great events

My View: A reluctant sports fan was lucky enough to see some great events

Having grown up in the Buffalo area, you'd think I was raised a big sports fan, but because my folks leaned intellectual, unless "Wide World...

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Nicholas Beahan

Letter: Downtown development has been a failure

Letter: Downtown development has been a failure

I have lived here for 65 of my 76 years. My wife came to college here in 1970 and never left. We even opened a business here in 2002, Fleet Feet...

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Another Voice: Canalside development was rooted in activism and equity, not exclusivity

Another Voice: Canalside development was rooted in activism and equity, not exclusivity

After many years of trying, Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. (ECHDC) recently finalized the terms of a development agreement for the vacant land...

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Lou Jean Fleron

Letter: Cutting USAID enabled screwworm spread

Letter: Cutting USAID enabled screwworm spread

Multiple New World Screwworm cases have been confirmed in the United States. This flesh-eating parasite has infected cattle, goats, and now a dog....

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The Editorial Board: Hochul should sign law that protects New Yorkers from predatory pricing

The Editorial Board: Hochul should sign law that protects New Yorkers from predatory pricing

New York Attorney General Letitia James has led the charge against surveillance pricing. People are also reading… Buffalo's 'Angry...

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Sandra Tan

Letter: ICE defender unaware of basic rights

Letter: ICE defender unaware of basic rights

It astounds me that some inhabitants of this country do not know what the First Amendment rights are. A recent letter writer is irritated that...

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Letter: Hegseth demeaned heroes of D-Day

Letter: Hegseth demeaned heroes of D-Day

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth managed to embarrass himself recently when he spoke at the D-Day Anniversary celebrations in Europe. Rather than focus...

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The Buffalo News

The Editorial Board: Turnout could make all the difference in hotly contested primary races

The Editorial Board: Turnout could make all the difference in hotly contested primary races

Sister Nancy Kaczmarek fills her ballot during early voting at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site. Today is the last chance to make a difference in...

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Clive Davis, music titan behind Whitney Houston, dies at 94

Clive Davis, music titan behind Whitney Houston, dies at 94

Clive Davis, one of the most influential record moguls in music history and the mastermind behind the careers of Whitney Houston, Barry Manilow,...

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Melissa Ruggieri Usa Today

My View: Read to Succeed provides an enjoyable and fulfilling volunteering experience

My View: Read to Succeed provides an enjoyable and fulfilling volunteering experience

As a parent and grandparent, I know firsthand the impact literacy-rich environments have had on our children and grandchildren. My children grew up...

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Jeffrey Johnson

Letter: Data centers can be developed wisely

Letter: Data centers can be developed wisely

The Town of Tonawanda needs to take advantage of its unused real estate and make it a win-win proposition with a new data center. The key is a...

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The Buffalo News

Letter: Braver Angels provides connection

Letter: Braver Angels provides connection

On, June 13, the Buffalo News ran an opinion piece from Kristen Scott Kennedy with some lessons about bringing Americans together, including that...

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The Buffalo News

Another Voice: A consistent life ethic values the dignity and value of all human life

Another Voice: A consistent life ethic values the dignity and value of all human life

There is a philosophy that holds human life to be inherently valuable. Not conditional on age, nationality or what a court has decided – but simply...

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Caroline Bennett

Viewpoints: What makes the US so special? It has nothing to do with exclusion.

Viewpoints: What makes the US so special? It has nothing to do with exclusion.

People celebrate during the Bicentennial Parade in Chicago in 1976. This country is special because it was formed by the infusion of people eager to...

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Jon Boorstin Chicago Tribune

The Editorial Board: In North Tonawanda, DigiPower X is a model of corporate insensitivity

The Editorial Board: In North Tonawanda, DigiPower X is a model of corporate insensitivity

Community members in North Tonawanda have had to put up with noise and emissions from DigiPower X long enough.  North Tonawanda crypto company now...

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Libby Marchbuffalo News

My View: On one memorable night, two Buffalo hockey fans were insiders at the NHL draft

My View: On one memorable night, two Buffalo hockey fans were insiders at the NHL draft

In June 1991, Buffalo hosted the National Hockey League draft. I made plans with my friend Harry to watch it in person at old Memorial Auditorium. The...

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Peter Corrigan

Another Voice: Presence of ICE does not contribute to a vibrant downtown Buffalo

Another Voice: Presence of ICE does not contribute to a vibrant downtown Buffalo

Mayor Sean Ryan recently announced a series of initiatives aimed at creating vibrant public spaces in downtown Buffalo. He noted that "a vibrant...

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Shawn Marseille And Harper Bishop

My View: Positives and negatives of smartphone reliance are tough to sort out

My View: Positives and negatives of smartphone reliance are tough to sort out

My friends and I are sitting at a restaurant, with our cellphones on the table, like extensions to our conversation. The dings and rings disrupt our...

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Vickie Rubin

Another Voice: The food we serve should reflect the medicine we practice

Nutrition science is clear: plant-based foods, and the dietary patterns built around them, promote both individual and planetary health. The harder...

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Varun Chowdhry And Thomas Madejski

Letter: Socrates set the example

Letter: Socrates set the example

In an age when many believed pagan philosophers belonged in Hell, Erasmus wrote, “Sancte Socrates, ora pro nobis” — “Saint Socrates, pray for...

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The Buffalo News

My View: Walking instead of running turns out to be just as satisfying, maybe more

My View: Walking instead of running turns out to be just as satisfying, maybe more

“I’m afraid the MRI shows that you have a degree of spinal stenosis. That’s why you are experiencing pain and a burning sensation soon after you...

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Mike Silverman

Another Voice: The VA Western New York Healthcare System is dedicated to delivering for veterans

Another Voice: The VA Western New York Healthcare System is dedicated to delivering for veterans

As a health system specialist with the executive leadership team of the VA Western New York Healthcare System and a veteran who receives my own care...

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Sean Lindstrom

Letter: Big Boy was thrilling to watch

Letter: Big Boy was thrilling to watch

As a child of a "train man," I was thrilled to see the legendary Big Boy 4104 on its historic trip through Buffalo. Catch the latest in...

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The Buffalo News

The Editorial Board: Western New Yorkers are celebrating soccer, Shakespeare and gardens

The Editorial Board: Western New Yorkers are celebrating soccer, Shakespeare and gardens

The World Cup match between the United States and Paraguay is projected Friday onto Silo City at Duende. Public watch parties for the World Cup are...

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The Editorial Board

Another Voice: Film studio in Cattaraugus County could strengthen regional creative economy

Another Voice: Film studio in Cattaraugus County could strengthen regional creative economy

Western New York's film industry has experienced remarkable growth over the past decade, generating hundreds of millions of dollars annually and...

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The Buffalo News

Letter: America should get back to basics

Letter: America should get back to basics

In my opinion our country and Americans need a reset in the basics, all of which are outlined in the Constitution. We are distancing ourselves from...

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The Buffalo News

Letter: Hochul should sign data center moratorium

Letter: Hochul should sign data center moratorium

A one-year moratorium to stop the excessive growth of data centers without further investigation into water usage, energy rate increases, and...

18.06.2026 5

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Adam Zyglis: Toxic Waste

Adam Zyglis: Toxic Waste

The DEC launched an investigation into toxic chemicals found in Cayuga Island soil in Niagara Falls. Adam Zyglis: Attorney General Nominee Trump has...

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Adam Zyglis

Adam Zyglis: Artificial Intelligence

Adam Zyglis: Artificial Intelligence

AI has been decimating industries, and yet remains largely unregulated.  Adam Zyglis: Toxic Waste The DEC launched an investigation into toxic...

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Adam Zyglis

My View: Squares of lighted windows are a metaphor for hope in a dark world

My View: Squares of lighted windows are a metaphor for hope in a dark world

Eyes are windows to the soul, or so they say. Certainly eyes are the most beautiful part of our anatomy, our most luminous, mystical and expressive...

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Pete Howard

Another Voice: Don't miss the opportunity to take advantage of 529 savings accounts

Another Voice: Don't miss the opportunity to take advantage of 529 savings accounts

It’s never too soon to start financial planning for your children’s educational future. The rising cost of living, education and professional...

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Marc Bernstein