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January 20, 2026

The Flynn Doctrine, Part 8: The Black Journalist Flynn Couldn’t Silence

The only Black reporter trying to cover the exoneration of two Black men wrongfully prosecuted by John Flynn’s uncle was barred at the door. Two months later, Flynn would prosecute her. He

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January 20, 2026

The Sandusky Trial: A Study in How American Justice Fails

Two Accusers. Same Weekends. Same Bed. Same Three Years. Both Stories Cannot Be True. Jerry Sandusky was convicted in 2012 based on testimony from ten accusers. Eight received civil settlements totaling over

The Danesh Chronicles #2: The Trust Fund Aryan Who Plays Brown for Profit

I’m not seeing brown. Though I’m trying. Let me adjust the contrast.

Salem Took 300 Years. How Long Will Sandusky Take?

In 1692, the colony of Massachusetts killed twenty people for witchcraft. The

A Musical Feast – “À la française”

The final concert in this season’s “A Musical Feast” series will take place in the Tower Auditorium of the Burchfield Penny Art Center on

May 12, 2016

On the Boards – presented by Irish Classical Theatre Company

DIAL M FOR MURDER, thriller by Frederick Knott presented by Western Door Playhouse, directed by Linda Silvestri, starring Drew Krause, Jaclyn Tronolone, Phil Weld,

May 12, 2016

Stagefright

Broadway legend, lyricist Sheldon Harnick (pictured above) will receive a Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement at this year’s ceremony. Harnick, who turned 92

May 12, 2016

A Baseball Oddity: The “Switch Pitcher”

He is a “switch pitcher”, capable of throwing from either the left or the right hand. And in fact, to hone his craft, over

May 12, 2016

Sports

News of the Weird

Among her complaints: "turning pale" in the "harsh light"; lack of "Guerlain's moisturizer"; inability to look at herself for months (because glass mirrors are

May 12, 2016

Britain Stops Sale of Rare Falls Painting

An anonymous North American buyer was the high bidder, but the sale immediately raised concerns with the British Reviewing Committee on the Export of

May 12, 2016

News

The Constant Battle For Open Government

It is truly amazing how much time and effort it takes to obtain basic information and how unresponsive many government officials are.

May 12, 2016

News

ECC Crisis Passed on to Elected Officials

As expected, the board adopted a tuition increase of $138 a year for students, a number in the range of what we reported last

May 12, 2016

News

Raising the Jury from the Dead

Jurors in this state and throughout the United States are firmly told by judges they must follow the judge’s instructions “on the law,” but

May 12, 2016

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Important Information for Patients of Dr. Gosy Patients Advised to Seek Treatment from Primary Care Physicians

In the wake of the closure of Dr. Eugene Gosy’s practice, patients in need of pain management treatment are advised to proceed as follows:

May 12, 2016

News

Brown: Judge, Jury, and Executioner on Mascia Removal?

In the past, Mascia has criticized the Brown Administration’s management of the BMHA during Mascia’s five terms as an elected commissioner lodging claims of

May 12, 2016

News

Making Our Ground Work

Every plant that is in the farm was started in Anders home in Allentown from seeds. “We have 40 or 50 flats of various

May 12, 2016

Flynn, Flaherty Will Square Off Tonight for Conservative Nod

By Tony Farina The race for Erie County district attorney will become a little clearer tonight (May 12) when the Conservative Party’s Executive Committee

May 11, 2016

News

A series of Events Mark Jewish Community Center’s Half Century of Arts and Culture

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo is celebrating its 50th year with a series of events that take place May – June, 2016.

May 11, 2016

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Free Will Astrology ~ 5/5 – 5/11

by Rob Breszny ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Silence is not silence, but a limit of hearing,” writes Jane Hirshfield in her poem “Everything Has Two

May 5, 2016

Graphic Traffic – Presented by Queen City Bookstore Inc.

Rick and Morty: Volume One is based on the funny and entertaining [adult swim] show “Rick and Morty.” Created by Dan Harmon and Justin

May 5, 2016

The Bears of Spring – by Fred Whitehead

occupied as we were

May 5, 2016

Now Playing in Theaters

OPENING BUFFALO INTERNATIONAL JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL- 31st edition of festival featuring a week-long showcase of feature films. Dipson Amherst CAPTAIN AMERICA: WINTER SOLDER- Marvel’s

May 5, 2016

On The Boards – Presented by Irish Classical Theatre

ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, comedy classic by Joseph Kesselring presented by The Alden Christian Theatre Society, starring Lynn Errington, Sue Kubick, Bob Aquila, Dylan

May 5, 2016

Mozart & Mahler 5th

“Mozart was like a god to Mahler” says BPO music director JoAnn Falletta. “When you hear the music of Mozart and Mahler, it’s almost

May 5, 2016

3rd Annual Farm – To – Print Event

The event features 20 beers by WNY breweries and showcases WNY farmers, maltsters, and hop farmers like Niagara Malt, NY Craft Malt, East Prairie

May 5, 2016

Ali Macgraw and Ryan O’Neal

Ali Macgraw and Ryan O’Neal are one of the most celebrated movie couples in the history of Hollywood. As stars of the mega hit,

May 5, 2016

How Governor Cuomo made Medical Marijuana Insanely Expensive

As the number of patients qualifying to purchase medical cannabis under New York’s program slowly rises, many are complaining about the high price of

May 5, 2016

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ECC Financial Crisis Could Trigger Political Battle

There are growing signs that Erie Community College’s fiscal crisis may get worse in the near future and could turn into a political struggle

May 5, 2016

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Ethics Reform Needed in Erie & Niagara County

With numerous politicians being convicted in Albany, there has been a lot of focus on the need for ethics reform in the New York

May 5, 2016

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HIGGINS’ Taxpayer Funded Plan Should be Derailed

Congressman Brian Higgins is urging the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority to spend $43 million to redevelop the DL&W Terminal on South Park along the

May 5, 2016

News

Tear Down the Skyway?

Eventually, we should move away from expressways inside the city limits and toward arterials with a higher speed limit than 30 mph. Concerns about

May 5, 2016

News

Special Grand Jury to be Impaneled in Pigeon Case

We have learned that State Atty. Gen. Eric Schneiderman is expected to impanel a special grand jury in Buffalo on Monday (May 9) with

May 5, 2016

News

Smokes Creek Conundrum Remains Unaddressed Along Smokes Creek

High priced flood insurance, erosion that eats up your back yard and government inaction are just a few of the joys associated with creekside

May 5, 2016

News

National Fuel: New York Consumers to get Rate Increase while Pennsylvanians get Decrease

National Fuel supplies natural gas to over 730,000 residential and corporate customers throughout Western New York and northwestern Pennsylvania. The Williamsville, NY-based oil and

May 5, 2016

News

Graphic Traffic – Presented by Queen City Bookstore Inc.

I was seduced by the fact that the book was originally a webcomic on DeviantArt, and I freaking love DeviantArt.

April 28, 2016

Pilsner

> by Brian Campbell Pilsners come in all shapes and sizes. From the soft and floral bitterness of Czech (Bohemian) styles to the spicy

April 28, 2016

Periods like Bullet Holes – by Benjamin Brindise

Periods like Bullet Holes by Benjamin Brindise I bought a notebook on the day another gunman opened fire in San Bernardino, California It called

April 28, 2016

News of the Weird

by Chuck Shepherd The Internet’s Promise Fulfilled (for Men, Anyway) • Japan’s Tenga toy company appears to be first on the market with a

April 28, 2016

Schroeder Touts Watchdog Record, Hints Mayoral Run Possible

“I believe I have the right skill set to be mayor,” said Schroeder during a wide ranging interview this week in his 12th floor

April 28, 2016

News

A Libertarian View: War of the Words

If a Martian came to earth and watched what the state does when it “regulates,” she might scientifically report that the government just mugged

April 28, 2016

News

Four Year Terms for Erie County Legislators is a Bad Idea

Every 10 years a Charter Revision Commission is formed by the Erie County Legislature to review and propose changes to the Erie County Charter.

April 28, 2016

News

Steve Cohen calls on Schroeder to conduct BMHA Audit

Since this publication broke that story last month, BMHA Chairman Mike Seaman has come under fire for an alleged conflict of interest.

April 28, 2016

News

Stocker and Jacobs Gearing up for Epic 60th District Republican Battle

Republican County Clerk Chris Jacobs has released a video promoting his candidacy for the State Senate, distributed on his Facebook page and via YouTube.

April 28, 2016

News

Now Playing in Theatres

OPENING THE AMERICAN SIDE- Independent film shot partially in Buffalo about a low-rent detective searching for a long-lost design by enigmatic genius Nikolai Tesla.

April 28, 2016

Celebrating Sammy

Anthony Chase Sammy Davis, Jr. (1925-1990) was one of the great entertainers of the 20th century. If you are of a certain age, and

April 28, 2016

Composer Amy Williams Invents Cineshape

Amy Williams, a Buffalo native and video artist Aaron Henderson, two acclaimed Pittsburgh-based artists, have been working for over a year on this collaboration,

April 28, 2016

On the Boards – Presented by Irish Classical Theatre

Opening DIRTY DANCING, The Classic Story on Stage, touring production of the musical based on the popular movie, presented by Shea’s and Albert Nocciolino.

April 28, 2016

Stagefright

Three of the most popular movie musicals of the 1980s, Flashdance (1983), Footloose (1984), and Dirty Dancing (1987) have been adapted for the stage

April 28, 2016

Minor League Baseball Chief

The president of Minor League Baseball, Pat O’Conner, was in town last week, making the visit to Coca Cola Field to deliver a prestigious

April 28, 2016

Sports

Changes and New Faces in Buffalo’s Jazz Scene

“The younger generation of jazz players are very aware of the older guys,” said sax player Ellen Pieroni. “Pausa Art House has really brought

April 28, 2016

Movie Review? Why Not! #BrooklynMovie

By Pratyusha Jain If you haven’t already watched the movie Brooklyn, you’ve atleast heard of it. With its wide acclaim and multiple Academy Award nominations,

April 25, 2016

Ricchiazzi: Stop Higgins from screwing up the riverfront

By Matt Ricchiazzi Congressman Brian Higgins is urging the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority to spend $43 million to redevelop the DL&W Terminal into a

April 23, 2016

Mascia, Schroeder balk at BMHA mismanagement

BY TERRENCE ROBINSON In this chapter of the Mascia Chronicles we will take the reader on a hair-raising spin around the track

April 23, 2016

Stocker goes wild on Chris Jacobs

Republican State Senate candidate and Kenmore attorney Kevin Stocker is slamming primary challenger Chris Jacobs for his fundraising behavior and close ties to party

April 23, 2016

Music Legend Prince Found Dead

Prince Roger Nelson, also known as Prince, was found dead today at his Minnesota estate. He was 57. After being hospitalized six days ago

April 21, 2016

Enter a Divine Land

Shen Yun, the world touring Chinese Performing Arts Company will be returning to Shea’s this weekend. The talented company presents a story-based performance of

April 21, 2016

Theater

The Optimistic Man by Justin Karcher

Without a doubt, I’ve achieved all my New Year’s resolutions I was tired and drained most of the time, feeling sick a lot I

April 21, 2016

Wonder Woman: Earth One, Volume One

Grant Morrison (Author) and Yanick Paquette (Illustrator) DC Comics (Publisher) Review by Maia Bankhead WWonder Woman: Earth One was promised to be a “completely

April 21, 2016

Bach to the Future

The young and innovative musicians of the Buffalo Bach Project will make their Friends of Vienna debut this Sunday at 3:30pm in the Unity

April 21, 2016

Superman: The Men of Tomorrow

Geoff Johns (Author) and John Romita Jr. (Illustrator) DC Comics (Publisher) Review by Gabriel Allandro A pair of scientist parents. A doomed world. A baby

April 21, 2016

Jon Lehrer Talks Yeats

This weekend, the Irish Classical Theatre Company’s will open The Yeats Project: Two Plays by W.B. Yeats, a three-way collaboration with Lehrer Dance and

April 21, 2016

Film Now Playing – 4.21.16

OPENING BORN TO BE BLUE- Biographical drama about jazz trumpeter Chet Baker (Ethan Hawke) as he attempts to stage a comeback in the late

April 21, 2016

Daniel Bassin’s UB Farewell

The UB Symphony Orchestra will end its season with a free performance this Sunday April 24, at 3pm in Slee Concert Hall, under the

April 21, 2016

News of the Weird – 4.21.16

Eva Tiamat Medusa, 55, of the Phoenix area, has almost completed her journey (she calls it “transspecieism”) to become a “mythical beast” -- like

April 21, 2016

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