Beating the Chill How to cut heating costs in cold months
Editorial offers practical tips for Western New York residents to shrink energy bills during freezing weather. It cites Buffalo’s -2.9 degree low on January 22 and explains insulation upgrades, shade use, thermostat habits, leak sealing, water heater settings, ceiling fan use, and proper clothing to reduce home heating demand.
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New York
National Weather Service
Buffalo
U.S. Department of Energy
Department of Energy
Wildcat strikes highlight New York prison officer tensions
The piece outlines worsening conditions for New York correctional officers amid pay stagnation overtime and rising violence under the HALT Act. It notes record assaults on prisoners and staff through 2024 and 2023, with union leaders calling for action while the Taylor Law restricts strikes. It also mentions Lent fish fry ads and contact details for paid notices.
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New York
Department of Corrections and Community Service
New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association
Chris Summers
Nyscopba
Agency seeks village group home in Lancaster
A public hearing drew few residents as Lancaster considers leasing a group home at 22 East Drullard St run by United Cerebral Palsy Association for three male adults ages 19 to 21 with developmental disabilities. The home would support independent living without tax impact on the village.
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Lancaster
East Drullard St
United Cerebral Palsy Association
Helen Trowbridge-Hanes
UCPA
Trowbridge-Hanes
Drullard Street
Village tax fears cloud consolidation debate
Rusinek alleges officials hid that consolidation would raise taxes for most residents while Greco accuses the village of deceiving the town by backing consolidation then canceling the deal at the last moment. Both frame the issue as politically motivated and charged.
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Depew
Michael J. Rusinek
Lancaster
Lucian J. Greco
Rusinek
Greco
Malcolm Francis
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