Bee Editorial
Wal-Mart development would remove eyesore
      Bombarding the local news right now is back and forth discussion about developing the waterfront
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Spindle items
JESSICA FINCH Associate Editor
     
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Out of the Past
      125 Years Ago Dec. 22, 1881 Don
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Happy Christmas to all, Lord Stanley’s in sight
BRIAN ACKLEY Political Columnist
      With apologies to Clement Moore, this version of his 1823 poem speaks to the holiday desires in Western New York.
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Explore New York program can bolster WNY economy
MARY LOU RATH New York State Senator
      Behind agriculture, tourism is the second leading industry in New York State. Annually, more than 140 visitors come to our state and spend more than $40 billion.
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Budget provides fiscal stability, service delivery
LYNN MARINELLI Legislature Chairperson
      The Erie County Legislature adopted, as amended, the 2007 county budget 11-4 on Dec. 1, ahead of the legal deadline. The Democratic majority constructed a responsible, tightly balanced budget following department hearings, public testimony, consensus building through the Budget Committee, and collaboration with the comptroller
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