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Feb 7

2014

Picture the difference in population density

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Census statistics provide hard numbers for how densely populated Buffalo’s West Side is near the Peace Bridge compared to the Lewiston Queenston Bridge north of Niagara Falls. But numbers alone don’t provide a clear view of just how striking the differences are between the neighborhoods near the two bridges. Aerial photographs below taken by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provide some context to why many West Side residents want truck traffic moved to the Queenston Lewiston Bridge and a small group of federal employees embarked on a short-lived study to consider such a move. Roughly 15,000 people live in the[...]

Posted 11 years ago

Feb 5

2014

City Hall mishandles anti-poverty funds

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Federal housing officials have issued yet another critical review of Buffalo’s use of Community Development Block Grant funds. Report by WGRZ’s Jeff Preval, including interview with Jim Heaney of Investigative Post, who has long covered City Hall’s mismanagement of the block grant program.

Posted 11 years ago

Feb 4

2014

Tonawanda Coke claims disputed

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Contrary to claims by Tonawanda Coke, at least one person was hurt in an explosion that rocked the plant and nearby homes on Friday, sources have told Investigative Post. In addition, records obtained by Investigative Post revealed that Tonawanda Coke in at least one instance told emergency responders who showed up at the plant that they had not felt the explosion that had been reported by neighbors. “At this time, Tonawanda Coke says normal operations,” a first responder said in radio communication. “They did not feel anything. They’ve got somebody coming up to talk to me.” The state Department of[...]

Posted 11 years ago

Feb 1

2014

More deception at Tonawanda Coke

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An explosion and fire rocked Tonawanda Coke and an adjoining neighborhood Friday. Company officials characterized the blast as minor, but state environmental officials say otherwise. A report from iPost’s Dan Telvock and WGRZ.

Posted 11 years ago

Jan 31

2014

Artificial sweeteners found in Great Lakes river

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Levels of three artificial sweeteners found in Canada’s Grand River, which flows into Lake Erie, are the highest ever found in surface waters worldwide, according to a new study. Researchers aren’t sure what this means for fish and other aquatic species. A report from Environmental Health News.

Posted 11 years ago

Jan 30

2014

Global warming in 15 seconds

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A nifty map tracks the impact of global warming over the past 60 years. “2013 was one of the warmest years on record … driven by man-made emissions,” reports Fast Company.

Posted 11 years ago
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