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September 2, 2010 / Editorial

Spindle items

LISA JOHNSON
Lancaster/ Depew Editor

• BACK TO SCHOOL — The school calendar for the 2010-11 academic year arrived in the mail Saturday, and reality hit me. More...

Budget outlook for teacher centers looks bleak in New York State

DAN MEYER
Political Columnist

Even though the drama associated with the state budget process is now behind us, it’s never too early to start focusing on New York’s financial concerns, particularly when you talk about programs and services that may be on the outside lo More...

Taking steps to promote tourism in Erie County

DINO FUDOLI
Erie County Legislator

This summer, millions of Americans will travel to numerous destinations, but unfortunately, few will travel to Erie County to tour the attractions located here. More...

Bee Editorial

Academy of Finance is win-win for students, businesses

One of the most frustrating endeavors for most students is figuring out what he or she would like to do in life past high school. More...

Out of the Past

100 Years Ago Sept. 1, 1910 COOL BUSINESS — George Besser installed an ice-making machine at his new refrigerator plant on Central Avenue. More...

Correction

Lee Surowiec is the store manager of Edward’s Appliance in Depew. Incorrect information was provided for a photo caption in the Aug. 26 edition. More...

Strangulation law has been a long time coming

DENNIS GABRYSZAK
New York State Assembly

Strangulation is most commonly seen in domestic violence cases. When I discovered that the penalty for this method of abuse was only equivalent to that of a motor vehicle violation, I was shocked and horrified. More...