It’s winter again — so park like it
BY SCOTT LEFFLER scott.leffler@allwnynews.com Many Western New York municipalities had temporarily scrapped winter parking rules in late February due to — essentially — the lack of winter. Or at least…
AMHERST TIMES: Congressman Chris Collins must open up to people in his district or lose
To be a member of Congress you must understand you are representing the people who live in your district. Your job is to find out what their needs are and…
Common Cause responds to Bharara’s firing
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com NEW YORK — In response to the firing of U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara on Saturday, Susan Lerner, Executive Director of Common Cause/NY, released the following statement: “The…
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Democratic politicians are upset over the firing of Prett Bharara, Sabres fans are happy over the comeback against the Columbus Blue Jackets, and very few people are going to be…
Schneiderman updates legal guidance for “Sanctuary” Jurisdictions
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com NEW YORK – Today, in response to President Trump’s recent executive orders and Department of Homeland Security memoranda, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman updated his legal guidance to…
Schneiderman says Bharara ‘will be sorely missed’
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued the following statement regarding the recent firing of Preet Bharara as a U.S. Attorney: “Preet Bharara, like many…
Schumer questions decision to remove Bharara
BY SCOTT LEFFLER scott.leffler@allwnynews.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer said on Friday he was “troubled to learn of reports of requests” from U.S. Attorneys “particluarly that of Preet…
Bharara fired after refusing to resign
BY SCOTT LEFFLER scott.leffler@allwnynews.com Preet Bharara NEW YORK — U.S. Attorney from the Southern District of New York was fired from his position after refusing to resign, he announced this…
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A popular prosecutor turns down a Trump demand to resign. A Porter woman is out $4,000. And the Sabres are further out of the playoff hunt. Plus, more news, crime…
Corruption prosecutor Bharara asked to resign
BY SCOTT LEFFLER scott.leffler@allwnynews.com The Trump administration asked for the immediate resignation of 46 Department of Justice prosecutors on Friday, including that of New York’s corruption prosecutor Preet Bharara. Preet…