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May 2

2016

Heaney talks Billion probe on WBFO

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Jim Heaney of Investigative Post discusses the latest developments in the federal probe into the Buffalo Billion program with Jay Moran of WBFO. Heaney said the expanding investigation is unlikely to derail construction of the SolarCity plant or any other projects. He also said the allegations of misconduct are not surprising, given what he said is the Cuomo administration’s culture of secrecy and ethos that “the rules don’t apply to us.”

Posted 8 years ago

Apr 5

2016

Dan Telvock talks sewer overflows on WBFO

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On WBFO’s Press Pass, Investigative Post’s Dan Telvock discusses his reporting on the region’s sewer overflows and how they impact Scajaquada Creek and other waterways.

Posted 8 years ago

Mar 10

2016

Heaney discusses Buffalo ills on ‘Pressroom

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Investigative Post Editor Jim Heaney, revisiting his “Real State of the City” presentation made last month, tells Susan Arbetter of The Capitol Pressroom that Buffalo continues to experience its share of problems. He noted that Buffalo has become a financial ward of the state and that income inequality between whites and people of color is especially pronounced in the region. Heaney’s portion of the interview runs from 22:13 to 36:45.

Posted 8 years ago

Feb 24

2016

iPost diversity report on WBFO

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Charlotte Keith of Investigative Post reports on a lack of diversity in the construction trade unions in Buffalo and Western New York. This story broadcast Wednesday on WBFO and is a companion to a story published Tuesday by Investigative Post. Produced by Jeffrey Mayne.

Posted 8 years ago

Feb 10

2016

Our Wheatfield landfill report on WBFO

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Dan Telvock reports on how state authorities insisted for decades that a landfill in Wheatfield that has a Love Canal legacy posed no health risk to residents, but then changed their minds in December 2015 by deeming it a Superfund site. Meanwhile, neighbors report health problems and the state is ignoring recommendations made in 1989 to minimize the hazards.

Posted 8 years ago

Dec 22

2015

Charlotte Keith talks Urban League on WBFO

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Charlotte Keith discusses her recent story on malfeasance at the Buffalo Urban League on her inaugural appearance on WBFO’s Press Pass. Keith first broke the story a year ago, which was followed by a critical audit by the county comptroller that was released two weeks ago.

Posted 8 years ago
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