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May 14

2013

Election law cops shrug shoulders at apparent violation

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The crime – or at least the appearance of one – is out there in plain sight. The intended victim is prepared to testify. But the investigators are nowhere to be found; not even curious, they say. Prosecutors and Board of Election officials agree that state election law prohibits the offering of public employment in exchange for running, or not running, for office. “You’re not supposed to do that,” said Erie County District Attorney Frank Sedita. But Sergio Rodriquez, Buffalo’s Republican candidate for mayor, said in a televised interview taped March 18 that unnamed GOP operatives dangled a job offer[...]

Posted 13 years ago

May 14

2013

School budget breakout

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Gannett has assembled the essential details of every school board budget in the state in anticipation of referendums slated for May 21. Check out the details for your district.

Posted 13 years ago

May 14

2013

Texting to report polluters

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A collaboration between the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo and the Clean Air Coalition of Western New York allows citizens to blow the whistle on polluters. A report from the Knight Foundation, which is helping to underwrite the initiative.

Posted 13 years ago

May 13

2013

Dodging reporters at $325 per hour

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The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority, whose executive director said wasn’t paying for public relations consultants, has shelled out more than $90,000 for such services through a no-bid contract. Authority officials, meanwhile, continue to stonewall Investigative Post in its efforts to obtain related documents under the Freedom of Information Law.

Posted 13 years ago

May 13

2013

Heaney talks School Board, Peace Bridge on WBFO

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Investigative Post editor, on his monthly appearance on “Press Pass,” discusses the ongoing battle between U.S. and Canadian officials involving the Peace Bridge, and the coming fight on the Buffalo Board of Education triggered by the election of Carl Paladino.

Posted 13 years ago

May 10

2013

New York’s sorry subsidy return

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Economic development agencies doled out $2.8 billion in tax breaks throughout New York State from 2007 to 2011, during which time the state lost, not gained jobs. David Cay Johnston offers his analysis and describes the lengths to which the state comptroller is avoiding tough questions about the effectiveness of economic development programs.

Posted 13 years ago
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