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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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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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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...

18.06.2026 1

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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...

18.06.2026 2

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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 2

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Letter: Letter on Aud site seemed discriminatory

Letter: Letter on Aud site seemed discriminatory

I have long been amused by the fact that discrimination on the basis of race or sex is forbidden, but not on the basis of money. So, now we have a...

17.06.2026 3

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Letter: Loud and incessant train horns a problem in Angola

Letter: Loud and incessant train horns a problem in Angola

Until the loud train horns on Main St. in the village of Angola go away, the quality of life will probably never be up to par with the village of East...

17.06.2026 2

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Letter: Goals for Canalside should be clarified

Letter: Goals for Canalside should be clarified

While the state’s plan for the North Aud block at Canalside may well increase the number of “affordable” apartments there, it will do little if...

16.06.2026 3

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Letter: Stadium tours should be offered

Letter: Stadium tours should be offered

The Bill's new stadium looks great and it will be great to go see the Bills win in the stadium – if you can afford it. That being said what...

15.06.2026 4

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Letter: It's time for proportional representation

Letter: It's time for proportional representation

On America’s Semiquincentennial, our 250th year of liberty, I call on our state and federal representatives and senators to take America seriously....

15.06.2026 4

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Letter: Data center will be bad for Tonawanda

Letter: Data center will be bad for Tonawanda

I am writing this letter in response to the data center being planned for the Town of Tonawanda. People are also reading… Alan Pergament: Where is...

13.06.2026 2

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Letter: Asylum seekers have a right to do so

Letter: Asylum seekers have a right to do so

When the human rights violations of World War II were unearthed at the end of the war, leaders around the world gathered to vow that they would not...

13.06.2026 10

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Letter: Factory farming has human costs

Lawmakers are now investigating toxic gas emissions from animal farming, including ammonia pollution that threatens nearby communities (The Bureau of...

12.06.2026 8

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Letter: Data centers do not confer lasting benefis

Letter: Data centers do not confer lasting benefis

The former Tonawanda Coke site is one of Western New York’s prime redevelopment opportunities: a brownfield with abundant nearby water access, rail...

12.06.2026 3

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Letter: Not excited about America 250

Letter: Not excited about America 250

Fifty years ago I was an optimistic 20-year-old looking forward to what life had to offer and the upcoming Bicentennial celebration of our...

11.06.2026 5

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Letter: Hydrogen blending a bad idea

Letter: Hydrogen blending a bad idea

Adding hydrogen to natural gas pipes has been touted for years, but it’s a bad idea whose time should never come . Hydrogen doesn’t play well with...

10.06.2026 5

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Letter: NCAR provides essential information

As a constituent who values practical solutions that keep our communities safe and thriving, I urge Rep. Nick Langworthy to support funding for the...

10.06.2026 5

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Letter: It doesn't make sense

Would somebody please explain to me why a large percentage of low-income Americans of all races continue to vote for Republicans, virtually all of...

09.06.2026 6

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Letter: County must do better on sewers

On the evening of November 14, 2024, my basement was flooded by a sewage backup. I contacted a plumber, but they were unable to resolve the issue. The...

09.06.2026 4

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Letter: Prophets are usually ignored

Abraham, Elijah, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Jonah: a small sampling of prophets who heard God’s message and went out into the world to speak to expose...

08.06.2026 20

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Letter: The actions of ICE are indefensible

You cannot consider yourself an informed citizen and condone what this administration is allowing ICE to do in our communities.  This is the result...

08.06.2026 10

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Letter: Price control law will hurt small stores

My small business has been operating in the Buffalo area for decades. We take pride in being able to offer our products at the highest quality and the...

06.06.2026 8

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Letter: Hospitals should recognize needs of the blind

Most people have had experience with needing and receiving hospital care. There are special issues that some of us run into. I know because I recently...

05.06.2026 7

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Letter: America going through a tragic period

I don’t know where to begin. Trump's behavior would get him expelled if he were a student at any school at any level, and it would get him...

05.06.2026 7

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Letter: Skin color a major factor in ICE arrests

Who can and who cannot make decisions based on race within our government is a question I ask myself. Twenty years ago Samuel Alito and John Roberts...

04.06.2026 10

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Letter: Politicians are the problem

U.S. Senators want more money. They earn a starting salary of $174,000 and they haven't had a raise in about 10 years. People are also reading…...

04.06.2026 7

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Letter: Data center costs overwhelm benefits

No doubt, tax revenue from massive data center projects has helped support local municipalities. But these projects also come with significant costs...

02.06.2026 10

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Letter: Water authority needs reform

As someone on a fixed income, I keep a close watch on costs/prices, especially on utility bills. People are also reading… Homicides in Cheektowaga...

02.06.2026 6

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Letter: Immigrations protests without validity

Politically motivated protests against law enforcement of our immigration laws are being given sensational. inordinate coverage and credibility,...

01.06.2026 9

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Letter: Republican policies are economic disaster

Economic policies supported by Congresswoman Claudia Tenney and Congressman Nick Langworthy’s are hurting Western New York. Tariff policies are...

01.06.2026 9

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9 political cartoons pillory the primary elections

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30.05.2026 8

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Letter: World hurtles toward environmental demise

Every evening, the national news delivers graphic scenes of floods, tornadoes, and runaway forest fires. The number of horrific weather events is...

30.05.2026 30

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Letter: New ICE legislation is unenforceable

The recently passed state budget contains three provisions where our legislators mistakenly believe they can regulate ICE in enforcing immigration law...

30.05.2026 30

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Letter: America can return to great leadership

As our nation approaches the 250th anniversary of its independence, we need to reflect on how it is that we have achieved this great milestone. The...

29.05.2026 8

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Letter: Niagara Falls council meetings out of control

I am writing this letter after watching video of the City Council of Niagara Falls Meeting on May 20 a second time and speaking with a friend who was...

29.05.2026 10

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Letters: Town leaders should be chosen by elections

There is a pattern that has been occurring for years, but that now is becoming more apparent and it affects our right to vote for our leaders. This...

28.05.2026 6

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The Editorial Board: Supersized energy and subsidy needs of data centers demand action from New York leaders

People are also reading… Gov. Hochul unveils new state park in Buffalo after $50 million 'transformation' Buffalo police officer among two...

28.05.2026 10

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8 political cartoons gouge inflation and high gas price

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27.05.2026 9

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Why Democrats need an 'Operation Kibble' | Jonah Goldberg

An ancient, almost surely apocryphal story is about a dog food company executive convening a big sales meeting. A very short version has the exec...

27.05.2026 10

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Letter: Roe decision left wreckage behind

Where is the abortion debate after the fall of Roe v. Wade and the Supreme Court eyeing a ban of abortion pills? Not in the shouting matches. Not in...

27.05.2026 10

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Letter: Accessible cancer care for LGBTQ community

For many in the LGBTQ community, accessing health care has not always felt safe, inclusive, or welcoming. These experiences can lead people to delay...

27.05.2026 20

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Letter: Corruption runs rampant

As GOP politicians hesitantly threaten to end Trump's war in Iran it would be a mistake to believe that their new position is a principled one....

26.05.2026 20

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Letter: Slush fund is unbelievable

Did I hear this right? Is our government planning to give $1.8 billion dollars to people who broke the law on January 6, among others? Catch the...

26.05.2026 10

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Letter: Tough loss but still a great family memory

Monday night hurt. Game 7. Overtime. It was another chapter in the emotional roller coaster that comes with being a Buffalo sports fan. People are...

24.05.2026 20

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Letter: Legislation needed to protect sequoias

Our giant sequoias are irreplaceable — living monuments that store carbon, support habitat, and connect us to centuries of natural history. The Save...

22.05.2026 10

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Letter: AI phone experiences are frustrating

Each time we call a business a friendly voice asks a series of stupid questions, And then invites us to play "telephone bingo." It appears...

22.05.2026 10

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Letter: Not much to celebrate on 250th

How are we to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of our democratic republic when it is being systematically destroyed by a wannabe...

21.05.2026 10

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Letter: Diplomacy is the best way to deal with Iran

Today there are nine countries that have nuclear weapons, including Israel. There is no way that we’d want Iran to possess a nuclear weapon and we...

21.05.2026 10

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Letter: Midterms should pass judgement on Trump

President Trump just said it out loud. When asked yesterday to what extent Americans’ financial situation is motivating him to make a deal with...

20.05.2026 10

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Letter: 'America the Beautiful' is a better anthem

It was hard not to be moved by the Sabres fans who sang "O Canada" due to the technical glitch at game 5 of the quarter-finals against the...

19.05.2026 10

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