Bee Editorial
Wal-Mart development would remove eyesore
      Bombarding the local news right now is back and forth discussion about developing the waterfront — all the while structures remain empty. As Buffalo searches for occupants, Amherst has developers knocking on vacant doors to open businesses. The site plan for a Wal-Mart on Sheridan Drive in the for...
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Spindle items
JESSICA FINCH Associate Editor
      • HOLIDAY TRADITION — I remember the first year my mom asked me to attend the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra’s Holiday Pops concert with her and my grandma. I halfheartedly said yes. I had it in my head that it wasn’t the type of show I would enjoy.
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Out of the Past
      125 Years Ago Dec. 22, 1881 Don’t forget the raffle at Mr. Peter Horey’s next Saturday evening. Turkeys, chickens, ducks, etc. Schuyler Bigelow, who broke his arm some time ago, and his little sister, who has been suffering with acute rheumatism for several weeks, are both getting along nicely...
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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. ‘Twas the night before Christmas, still early in the season, the wins they were stirring, one man knew the reason.
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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 colla...
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