Alcohol, candy don't mix - drinking was out of line
Bee Editorial
      Halloween should have been a fun, family experience, but several families have reported their trick-or-treating adventure was disrupted by adults drinking openly in the streets. One resident reported that a father was pulling children, and his beer, in a wagon.
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Spindle items
JESSICA FINCH Associate Editor
      • SNOW IS BETTER THAN SIGNS - Today marks the end of campaign season - yes, I am very happy about that.
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Rejection of Giambra's budget, financial plan no real surprise
DAN MEYER Political Columnist
      Excuse me while I take a few moments to yawn and then roll my eyes. There's nothing new to see here, folks. Can anyone say they were surprised, shocked or totally blown away that the Erie County Fiscal Stability Authority - that's the fancy name for the Control Board - rejected Erie County Exec...
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STAR tax rebate deadline extended to Dec. 31
JAMES P. HAYES New York State Assembly
      Irecently sent a notice to all Amherst property taxpayers reminding them to apply for their Middle Class STAR Property Tax Rebate check. According to the New York State Office of Taxation and Finance, 79 percent of households statewide have filed for the rebate and most - but not all - have rece...
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