Politics

When Governor Andrew Cuomo promised a “billion for Buffalo” earlier this year, he promised to draw on the expertise of Bruce Katz of the Brookings Institution.

“There already is a buzz nationally about the Buffalo billion,” Katz told the crowd of 200 at “Buffalo City Forum” on Wednesday at WNED’s downtown studios.

Public authorities are set up to serve the public good in some way.

But 13 local public authorities across New York have been censured by an oversight agency for repeatedly failing to comply with state law.

The Authorities Budget Office (ABO) says the 13 authorities have failed to turn over public records, like financial statements, for months.

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A federal court tasked with drawing new Congressional districts for New York released its plan this morning.

The state's Department of Transportation is holding onto a treasure trove of property.

And the weak winter claims another casualty: an Oswego-area cross-country ski race has been canceled.