Fossil fuel industry accused over storms and outages
The piece accuses the fossil-fuel industry of exploiting recent storms for a misinformation campaign against New York climate law. It notes most losses stem from an outdated fossil-fuel energy system and details deaths from gasoline cars and fossil-fueled heating failures during a holiday blackout.
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Correction to Lifestyles feature on Vision Means Potential and Light is Power
The March 1 and 2 piece identified Dr. Dick O Connor as an optometrist generally. he specializes in behavioral optometry. It also stated Aurora Optometric Group closed its entire practice, whereas only the vision therapy department closed.
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Erie County plans over $50 million in roads bridges and upgrades
The administration proposes a $44 million consolidated bond to fund extensive county road work including Kenmore Avenue and Borden Road reconstructions, Vermont Street rehab, Abbott and Willet road segments, nine bridge repairs and two complete bridge replacements, plus county building upgrades such as a $2 million Central Library roof and $650,000 for Kleinhans Music Hall systems.
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Spring signals and policy battles spark Erie County briefing
The article notes warmer days and longer daylight as signs of spring with St. Patrick celebrations. It highlights road construction, accountability for timelines, and opposition to a 10 percent toll hike on the New York State Thruway for EZPass users. It mentions gas tax relief, Medicaid funding concerns, and a $27 million potential cost to Erie County. Also referenced are Arts funding, SBA disaster aid, Women's History Month and proclamations for Lancaster Volunteer Fire Department members. Contact Frank Todaro at 716-681-2071.
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