Joshua Gordon policy director at and Bob Kuttner co-founder of magazine discuss the ballooning national debt and its impact on stimulus efforts.

The Bloomberg Administration is still working toward its goal of preserving or producing 165,000 units of affordable housing. Rafael Cestero, commissioner from the department of , discusses the state of affordable housing and halted development in the city and talks

Philip Kennicott, Washington Post architecture critic, looks at the recently released plans for the George W. Bush with an eye to how well it reflects the tenor of his presidency.

Richard Dawkins, biologist, "professor of the Public Understanding of Science" at Oxford University author of many books on science, most recently, The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution, talks about Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species, which

Rev. Herbert Daughtry, pastor at the House of the Lord Pentecostal Church (413 Atlantic Avenue, between Nevins & Bond Streets), talks about today's "Day of Outrage" over gun violence. He's joined by Rossana Rosado, publisher and CEO of El Diario

David Fahrenthold, staff writer discusses the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's lobbying around climate change legislation and the recent departure of some chamber member corporations.

Secretary Tom Vilsack has brought 34-year veteran Pearlie Reed back to address troubled race relations at the USDA. First up, investigating the 3,800 complaints of racial discrimination a recent review found to have potential merit. Terence Samuel, deputy editor of

We can give thanks in advance for the weather from now through Thursday. The National Weather Service promises that it should stay warmer than usual, with highs near 50 today and Wednesday and in th...

Anyone who knew Bob Buyer knew the Food Bank of WNY was a big part of his life. After his death six weeks ago, mourners were asked to make donations to the Food Bank in lieu of flowers. Buyer was

The Emmet Belknap Middle School in Lockport will be closed Tuesday. School officials say a water main break is forcing them to close the school.

Niagara Gazette A top state park official reiterated his support Monday to remove at least a portion of the north Robert Moses Parkway but warned the process is still in its infant stage and a lack of...

During a trip to Niagara Falls Monday, Gov. David Paterson says he will order state lawmakers to work through the Thanksgiving holiday if lawmakers don't come up with a plan to close the state's budge...

Staff Reports Niagara Gazette The driver of a pickup truck was injured slightly when a deer smashed through the windshield of a pickup truck just before 3 p.m. Monday.Andrew Filipovich, 65, was hurt w...

Niagara Gazette An eyewitness identification and most of the statements Adam Hamilton made to police in the aftermath of his Feb. 7 shooting spree that wounded two Falls cops and his estranged girlfri...

Niagara Gazette An eyewitness identification and most of the statements Adam Hamilton made to police in the aftermath of his Feb. 7 shooting spree that wounded two Falls cops and his estranged girlfri...

Niagara Gazette State officials hope the rebirth of a manufacturing plant in the North End of the city will play a key role in the development of renewable energy statewide. Gov. David Paterson on Mon...

Niagara Gazette The man found dead in Meyers Lake in Lewiston on Saturday has been positively identified.Niagara County Sheriff James Voutour said Monday the dead man is Ireri Gitari, 57, whose last k...

Staff Reports Niagara Gazette SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENTWarning on thefts from vehiclesThe Niagara County Sheriff's Office is warning people to be aware of reports of larcenies from vehicles.A p...

One person was killed and another injured in an early evening double-shooting on the city's East Side, Buffalo police reported. The shooting occurred about 6:10 p.m. in the 500 block of Walden Avenue...

Upstate lawmakers, including Rep. Louise M. Slaughter, D-Fairport, and Assemblyman Sam Hoyt, D-Buffalo, gathered in Syracuse today to press their case for $4.7 billion in federal stimulus money to b...