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The Editorial Board: Rejection of utility expert for County Water Authority board was sadly expected

The Editorial Board: Rejection of utility expert for County Water Authority board was sadly expected

The Erie County Water Authority awards some jobs to political donors and loyalists with the backing of state law, which dictates which political...

05.05.2026 10

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Sandra Tan

The Editorial Board: Poloncarz is right to stress county programs that fill crucial gaps

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz discussed his 2026 State of the County address, delivered Thursday, with The News, focusing on stability and...

27.04.2026 10

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The Editorial Board: County legislators right to place strict guidelines on Bills luxury suite use

Erie County Legislator Taisha E. St Jean Tard has the right idea on usage of Erie County's luxury suite at the Bills' new stadium. People...

21.04.2026 10

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The Editorial Board: Fiscal collapse of Seneca-Babcock Community Association must be throughly investigated

Jaden Remington picks up eggs during the Seneca-Babcock Community Association Easter Egg Hunt at Arlene Mychajliw Community Center in 2023. This and...

18.03.2026 10

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The Editorial Board: Assigned Counsel program is raising official eyebrows for a reason

Both Comptroller Kevin Hardwick and Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, above, are right to be concerned about billing from Assigned Counsel...

16.03.2026 30

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The Editorial Board: Erie County must impose accountability on its out-of-control vehicle fleet

Related to this story Cornell argues with Vinal over fleet policy Erie County Budget Director Mark Cornell debates with Legislator Jeanne Vinal,...

24.02.2026 10

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The Editorial Board: Special election for Senate 61st was short on time and information

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12.02.2026 10

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The Editorial Board: Guidelines for the Erie County suite at the new stadium should be determined now

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04.11.2025 10

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The Editorial Board: Poloncarz does not exaggerate the budget cliff waiting for Erie County

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20.10.2025 10

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The Editorial Board: Erie County jail's Alden compromise must address mental health priorities

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz announces a plan to create an expanded, consolidated county jail at the site of Erie County Correctional …...

09.06.2025 20

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The Editorial Board: A bill that takes from the poor and gives to the rich will hit New York State hard

County Executive Mark Poloncarz, standing with Social Services Commissioner Karen Rybicki, talks Friday about the damaging financial impact of… The...

26.05.2025 20

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The Editorial Board: Cheering progress on affordable housing, stadium, Dunkirk waterfront

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26.04.2025 10

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The Editorial Board: Chalk up wins for Erie County, real stadium turf and Villa Maria College

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz talks in March about the federal funding the county normally receives that is now in jeopardy, and his wi…

19.04.2025 20

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The Editorial Board: Good to dissolve the chaotic corrections board, but oversight is still needed

Related to this story St. Jean Tard on the Corrections Specialist Advisory Board

21.03.2025 10

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